Elizabeth Kahler
  • Music Therapy
  • Class of 2018
  • Canton, OH

Elizabeth Kahler spends Spring Break volunteering in Atlanta

2016 Mar 31

Elizabeth Kahler of Canton is one of 51 caring Baldwin Wallace University students who gave up 2016 Spring Break week to make a difference through BW's Alternative Break service program. The program facilitated five diverse trips with student volunteers traveling to Atlanta; Boston; Kansas City, Mo.; New Orleans; Toledo, Ohio; Detroit and Chicago. The trips were led by a BW student with a University faculty or staff adviser providing support.

Kahler, a graduate of Perry High School majoring in music therapy, volunteered to take part in the Alternative Break trip to Atlanta. The trip focused on serving with organizations that have an innovative approach to addressing homelessness. The BW junior served meals, connected with residents of various programs, and met with community leaders to learn about the complexities of homelessness. In addition to these powerful service experiences, the students had the opportunity to meet with leaders at the Habitat for Humanity headquarters and toured the Carter Center. The trip was led by BW student Xavier Seavers with support from staff adviser Holly Hemminger.

The Alternative Break experience at BW provides students with opportunities to make a difference, travel to another area, learn new skills and meet people with similar interests. Alternative Break is one of many community service programs organized by the David & Frances Brain Center for Community Engagement to support BW's mission of empowering students to become contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society. Community groups interested in partnering with BW can contact the Center for Community Engagement at 440-826-2403 or oco@bw.edu.