Subject: Habitat for Humanity Winter Break Trip! Description: Habitat for Humanity at UMD is hosting an alternative winter break trip to Georgetown, NC, Jan. 10-17! Habitat's mission is to provide affordable housing for all, and we will be contributing by volunteering at a construction site during this trip. Also, the trip will be very exciting, as Georgetown is located very close to the ocean and also only a little over an hour from Charleston, so there will be many fun options for your free time. The total cost of the trip will be $400, a $50 down payment and a $350 trip fee. This will cover all food, lodging, and transportation costs associated with the trip. We are currently accepting down payments to reserve a spot for you on the trip, and to arrange payment, or ask any questions about the trip, email [log in to unmask] Here are some answers to FAQs about the trip: Transportation: We travel by van from UMD and the distance is approximately 8 hours. Living accommodations: You will be staying in a volunteer house with a kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and free wifi Approximate schedule: During the trip, you will work for 4 or 4.5 days on the construction site, have 1 field trip day to experience SC, and spend the first and last days in transit Event Date: January 10, 2016 Event Start Time: 8:00 am Event End Time: 8:00 pm Event Location: Georgetown, South Carolina Contact Person: Stefanie Biondi Contact Email: [log in to unmask]