United Way Alternative Spring Break (ASB) engages young people in a life-changing volunteer immersion experience. Over the last three years, United Way has teamed with local communities across the Gulf Coast to mobilize the power, energy and dedication of young adults to help rebuild after the devastation of Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita and impact America’s inner cities. In spring 2008, 700 young adults from across the country impacted the communities of Southwest Louisiana, South Mississippi and Detroit, MI. In all three host communities, volunteers dedicate a week of their lives to helping rebuild communities. Whether struggling to recover from the devastation of incredibly powerful hurricanes or combating the economic challenges the prevent our nation’s inner cities from realizing their potential, United Ways across the country are harnessing the power of young people to make a meaningful difference over their spring break.