Greensboro, NC (February 9, 2020) – Spring break looks different for college students this year and so does United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual Alternative Spring Break program.

Local college students are invited to participate in United Way’s virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge, happening now through March 2. Students who complete the three challenges will be invited to an exclusive, virtual wrap party on March 4. Two random participants will also be selected to win cool prizes.

“Our pivot to a virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge allows us to safely continue everything that makes United Way’s Alternative Spring Break so impactful. Students get the opportunity to support United Way’s work to end poverty, volunteer, learn something new about their community, and meet some incredible local leaders,” said Lauren Forbis, Marketing and Communications Manager at United Way of Greater Greensboro.

Unlike in years past, there is no application for students to complete. Any and all local college students are welcome to participate.

The three challenges include:

1. Students will volunteer by recording themselves reading a Dr. Seuss book. These recordings will be played during a Dr. Seuss Day Celebration for families participating in United Way’s Raising a Reader program.
2. Students will learn how difficult it is to break the cycle of poverty by completing United Way’s virtual poverty simulator.
3. Students will inspire others to give back and spread the word about United Way’s work to end poverty by posting on social media.

Interested students can visit unitedwaygso.org/springbreak to learn more and participate.