Iona In Mission

Please contact CMSayegh@iona.edu for more information.

January 7-13, 2007

The Pilgrimage: Washington DC
Hands-on service learning around urban poverty and homelessness issues.

January 13-19, 2007

Nazareth Farm: Salem, West Virginia
Serve those living in poverty - the farm provides housing services in the area of home reconstruction and rehabilitation - and try to understand what Jesus asks of us when he said "Love your neighbor".

January 14-19, 2007

Piney Woods School: Piney Woods, MS
The Piney Woods School is based on a residential, community-based academic model, with a focused academic climate, consistent discipline, and strong ethical and spiritual values. This site will be three fold: 1st some hurricane Katrina clean up, 2nd tutoring of students, and 3rd working on a farm that they have on campus.

March 10-17, 2007

Spring Break:

Bonita Springs, FL
Themes: Immigration, migrant workers and the works of the Christian Brothers in Florida.

Knoxville, TN
Theme: Environment

White River Jct., VT
Themes: Affordable housing and poverty

May 22-29, 2007

Summer Break:

Arizona - Mexico Border
Themes: Immigration, migrant workers, and their journey into the states.

Manhattan, NY
Themes: Poverty, homelessness and the world of the Christian Brothers outside of Iona College.

August 19-25, 2007

End of Summer:

Ramapo, NY
Themes: Families living with HIV.