Alternative Service Breaks

March 17-20, 2025

ASB: Kansas City

Skyline of Kansas City, Missouri
Don't delay. February 27, 2025 is the last day for applications.

Impact the community and the world by committing to a service-focused trip for Spring Break.

Alternate Service Breaks (ASB) coordinates the arrangements for a group of students to work alongside a nonprofit organization for five consecutive days.

Make the most of your break by giving back.

Kansas City, MO is the destination for the March 17 - 20, 2025 Trip.  The focus is Homelessness.  

The Project

During the four days (March 17 - 20) in Kansas City, you will work side-by-side with the Hope Faiths team working in their shelter and outreach center for the homeless.  You will sort donations in the warehouse; serve meals; unpack supply trucks; and deliver care packages to people in need. Outside of volunteering students will participate in mini excursions to learn more about the city including visits to the Power and Light District, The Plaza, Trivia nights and tours at Museums.

 

About the Nonprofit

Hope Faith-Homeless Assistance Campus works to alleviate homelessness and poverty in Kansas City, Missouri by providing basic necessities and assistance, as well as, providing critical services and programs to empower individuals experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals to become self-sufficient and independent.

Learn More Here

About Kansas City

Located three hours from Lincoln and our campus, Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri. Nearly 2.4 million people reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Application

Deadline: Feb 27, 2025

  • Complete and submit your application.
  • Selected students will be announced Feb 28, 2025.
  • Limited spots are available
Apply now

Fees and amenities

The fee to participate is $150 per student.

Included:

  • Hotel room
  • Three meals per day
  • group transportation to/from Kansas City
  • daily transportation to/from the nonprofit worksite
  • ex. tickets to visit museums and other excursions
  • Trip Insurance 

What you need to bring

 

  • a smile and positive attitude each day
  • toiletries
  • one-small suitcase

Questions? Connect with Andrew Brown  andrew.brown@unl.edu  |  402-472-8721

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