GWC Brings New Meaning to Alternative Spring Break

The uncertainty of travel conditions did not stop the George Williams College student life team from developing an alternative spring break program. Rather than taking students out of state to participate in community service and learn firsthand about social issues, GWC sponsored a “service staycation,” allowing students to give back and build connections around the local Walworth County, Wisconsin, community.

The students unloaded a shipment from Feeding America and helped prepare for community distribution at the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank, assisted with the beautification of the community kitchen and food and clothes pantry of the Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless, worked with the New Beginnings APFV domestic abuse relief shelter, removed brush in restoration areas for Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, and planted a community garden at Seeds of Hope. They also took a midweek break to sightsee at the Milwaukee Public Museum and tap trees to make maple syrup.

Over the span of five days, these students embodied the GWC spirit of service to others, built connections within the community, and created lasting memories and friendships through team activities.