About This Project
UD Alternative Breaks (UDAB) is a uniquely impactful community service program. UD students take time out of their winter or spring breaks to travel to other communities and work on service projects with local partners. Each program has a need or issue they are addressing in the community, such as food insecurity and nutrition, environmental sustainability, children’s literacy, girls’ empowerment or housing insecurity.
This spring break, our teams traveled to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. to work with their respective community partners on issues like affordable housing, girls' empowerment, combatting food insecurity and environmental sustainability. We returned to Puerto Rico for our winter program and worked on multiple projects focused on disaster relief and environmental justice. In order to keep this opportunity financially accessible to as many students as possible, we offer financial aid based on students’ financial need.
One 2025 participant reflects on their UDAB experience:
“I learned so much about other communities, community members and their real stories. UDAB was the best experience with the best people. It is something I will never forget and has had a permanent impact on my life. I am so lucky to have experienced something so amazing, eye opening and impactful.” - UDAB Participant
How your support makes a difference!
Your generous gift will go directly to our UDAB financial aid fund which helps to decrease financial barriers and create more opportunities for students to participate in this transformative service experience. Thank you for your support!
