In March 2009, students inaugurated a tradition that has since become an integral part of the core Goddard experience. For the week of Spring Break, students and Faculty from Goddard will travel down to New Orleans to engage in sustainable (“Green”) rebuilding efforts in the Hurricane Katrina-devastated Lower 9th Ward – Holy Cross community. Students and faculty work side-by-side with local community members on a variety of projects that range from creating rain gardens, rebuilding playgrounds, installing radiant barriers in roofs to collect solar energy, and deconstructing destroyed homes to recycle reusable materials. In addition to making a difference through amazing service work, participants also experience a great deal of the vibrant and exciting New Orleans culture through special group excursions.
Participation in the Goddard Service Spring Break trip to New Orleans is through application only. A lot of work goes into making this experience happen; students will be asked to reflect on their ability to make the commitment and on what they hope to gain from the experience.
