01/25/2018
Thank you so much to everyone that came to Winter Carnival!! It was so nice to meet all of you and introduce you to our awesome trips!! If you are new, WELCOME! We can't wait to get you all added to your trips and see you on your way to build houses for lucky families this March or May!!!
We still have a few spots open, thankfully. For our March spring break trips, we have three spots open for Fairfield, Alabama, four for Dade City, Florida, and two for Tucker, Georgia. For our May trip to Wilmington, Delaware, we have six spots open! All the costs are the same for each trip. If you haven't already registered for a trip, go to OrgSync and type "Alternative Service Breaks" into the search bar. You should find two applications: one for March and one for May. You can fill out one or both applications if you would like. You can go on both a March and May trip, though you would have to pay separately for each. We do have a $100 scholarship available for first-timers if you would like to apply for that, too. Some have already received this scholarship and should have an email in their inbox confirming this. If you think you should have received a scholarship but do not see an email from us or your trip leaders, please contact us ASAP and we'll gladly check that out for you.
After you have confirmation that you have been added to a trip, please go to Lee Hall and submit your $30 deposit to secure your spot. If another person is added to a full list and you have not paid your deposit, you could be dropped from the trip. If you have been added to a trip and have not paid your deposit yet, PLEASE do so by February. It is imperative that you do so. The deposit is nonrefundable and goes towards Habitat for Humanity insurance to cover any health or damage costs.
After you have paid your deposit, there is the remaining cost of $220. If you have received a scholarship, this would be $120. This cost covers that of the affiliate - meaning, our housing, lodging, and any other costs the affiliate in our respective state covers. We have EXTENDED THE DEADLINE to January 26th for anyone that has not done this yet. You can pay in cash or check at the Cashier's office in Lee Hall. Keep in mind that if you use debit or credit they will have a separate charge. I am not sure of the amount, but you can certainly ask them when you're there. Please let us know if you cannot get this money before the deadline and we will discuss our options. We want to make this process as easy as possible!
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We hope everything goes smoothly for you all as the trips approach. Please email us at [email protected], your personal trip leaders, or Christina Eggenberger ([email protected]) or Libby Simmons ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
