Announcements
2025-2026 Alternative Breaks Survey Results
National Call Series
Advocacy + Reorientation
Tuesday, Oct. 27th @1pm ET
This call will feature training on the use of advocacy and storytelling for lobbying elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels, and will include ways to add policy-based education and action to an alternative break and reorientation.
RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0EstwBRPTNKPavMjKw612Q
Mutual Aid + Community Organizing
Monday, Nov. 23rd @1pm ET
Exploring the ways communities respond to injustice, this call will include a training on the cycle of community organizing and will spotlight DC-based Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid.
RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X8d7zR2MTraCoNLXGBQwtg
Who We Are
Here at Break Away, we live and breathe alternative breaks. If you’re a program looking for resources and connections to create transformative alternative break programs, you’ve come to the right place. We’re excited to support you.
And if you’re an alternative breaker, we’re excited to see where your journey takes you. We know you care, because here you are. And in our experience, when people like you show up — and see by doing what can happen when empathy meets action — amazing things happen.
Our Team
Sarah Johnson Executive Director
Courtney Holder Board Member
Melody Porter Board Member
Nico Climaco Board Member
Robert Burack Board Member
Samantha Giacobozzi Board Member