Spring breakers invade Detroit … to serve

Approximately 50 college students from across the nation will invade Detroit for spring break this month, but they aren’t here to relax. They’re here to serve the community.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host the students, who are participating in a national effort called Alternative Spring Break, sponsored by United Way of America, Deloitte, FedEx and thinkMTV. UWA is also sending volunteers to Hancock, Miss., and Lake Charles, La., to complete service projects.

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