ISU Alternative Breaks

04/12/2026

Congratulations to our graduating trip leaders and executive board members! Also shoutout to all the trip participants recognized with a certificate 🥳

02/27/2026

You can still go for the gold!🥇

Today is , the annual giving day for Illinois State University, and we need your help supporting Alternative Breaks!

Your gift will allow Redbirds to embark on service-learning trips and make a positive impact in communities near and far.

Join the movement and spread the word 🎁 Every gift, big or small, counts.

To donate for Alternative Breaks, visit https://bit.ly/cce-bgb, make a gift to the Center for Civic Engagement and select the Alternative Breaks fund when asked to designate one.

Thank you for making a !

01/04/2026

The Costa Rica crew is hard at work! Swipe to take a look at what they’ve been learning, building, painting, and eating so far!

Thank you to all the participants, leaders, and advisors for all your hard work and eagerness to make a difference! 🇨🇷🍍🌴🐄🛻

09/25/2025

Interested in learning more about Alternative Breaks? Check out Celia Wolak's story about her experience in Kenya over the summer!

Read about how my trip to Kenya filled me with gratitude and taught me valuable lessons about service.

09/11/2025

A glimpse into what your camera roll will look like after the experience of a lifetime! Sign up for our Alternative Winter Break trip to Costa Rica! Link in bio! 🇨🇷🍍🌴🐄🥥

09/04/2025

Apply now to our Alternative Winter Break trip to Costa Rica by using the link in our bio! 🇨🇷 Applications close September 30th!

05/21/2025

Our Alternative Summer Break team in Kenya is making memories of a lifetime collaborating with Living Positive Kenya.

Check out photos from service, including how we built vertical gardens together, visited and supported women in the Living Positive Kenya program, facilitated activities at the Salama School - and enjoyed a free day at the Nairobi National Park. We’re excited to help paint the school as our project in these final days!

04/14/2025

Congrats to our graduating trip leaders and executive board members! Reminder that applications are open now so apply through the link in our bio!

03/14/2025

Finished strong on our Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis working with Living Lands and Waters! In total, we collected almost 60,000 pounds of trash from McKellar Lake in just 3.5 days! Shoutout to all of our participants and leaders as well as the Living Lands crew for litter-ally making waves for cleaner rivers! 🌎♻️

02/27/2025

Giving back is magical ✨

Today is , the annual giving day for Illinois State University, and we need your help supporting Alternative Breaks!

Your gift will allow Redbirds to embark on service-learning trips and make a positive impact in communities near and far. When we reach 100 gifts, we will unlock a challenge gift of $1,000 from a generous alum. Help us get there!

Join the movement and spread the word 🎁 Every gift, big or small, counts.

Your gift changes lives today! Visit https://bit.ly/cce-bgb to get started.