Inside Books Project
"Based in central Austin, the Inside Books Project (IBP) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization sending free books and educational materials to people in prison in the state of Texas. Inside Books works to promote reading, literacy and education among incarcerated individuals and to educate the general public on issues of incarceration. A wide range of studies agree that in-prison education reduces the likelihood of a prisoner committing another crime after his or her release."* ... Continue Reading
Volleyball Team
Many SAL chapters come up with creative ideas to bring the members together to do something fun. Members and Officers at the University of Texas Austin Chapter formed a volleyball team through their school's volleyball program. They played a total of four games against various groups in the program. The members really enjoyed playing together as it was a way to get to know each other while doing something active. ... Continue Reading
ING Miami Marathon
The ING Miami Marathon is an annual race with almost 20,000 participants. Volunteers are essential to the success of the Marathon. It takes over 2500 volunteers to make the day run smoothly. This year, members from the FIU chapter came out to volunteer at the race. They arrived as early as 4AM to help set up the water station they would be volunteering at. ... Continue Reading
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
SAL members at SDSU participated in Making Stride Against Breast Cancer, a 4 mile walk to raise money in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Each of the members that participated raised money individually and then came together to walk as a team. Our team raised over $1000! The team was awarded a blue ribbon for the amount they raised. ... Continue Reading