Real Break 2020
AHEPA Chapter 371 is graciously offering up to $10,000 in Real Break 2020 Scholarships for GOA Students. First priority is given to college students from the GOA Metropolis of Detroit. Click HERE to apply. Scholarships will be approved on a rolling basis through February 1, 2020.
What is the mission of Real Break?
What is a Real Break trip?
What can I expect from a Real Break trip?
What does my registration fee cover?
DOMESTIC TRIPS – The trip cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, outings, materials, and donations for the trip hosts and certain visited sites. The trip cost does not include a participant’s flight to the designated arrival/departure airport.
Are scholarships available?
What options do I have for fundraising the cost of my trip?
Supporters can donate to your trip in one of two ways:
Donors can visit the following link to donate directly to your trip: www.ocf.net/sponsor/
Donors can make a check out to Orthodox Christian Fellowship and include your name and the name of your trip in the memo field. You can collect the checks and mail them as a batch or the donors can send their checks directly to OCF at 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445.
Here are some basic fundraising tips:
Start Right Away! Although your Real Break trip may be several months away, you could find donors who are looking to give before the end of the year for tax purposes.
It is okay to contribute some of your own funds. Start putting aside some money every week. You will be asking many people to help support your participation in Real Break, so do not be afraid to also be a donor.
Organize a fundraiser! Get creative and come up with your own unique way to share your Real Break trip with others and to gain their support.
Your family and friends can be a great support to you. Make sure they’re on board – they are a great resource to help in the process of fundraising by donating to your trip, getting donations from co-workers, and directing you to specific people who may be able to make larger contributions.
Set up a GoFundMe page to support your efforts! It’s a creative way to extend your reach and many Real Break students have had a lot of success using this fundraising method.
REMEMBER – It’s very important to send thank you notes to your donors once you receive their contributions.
All Real Break participants’ donations are tracked by the OCF National Office on individualized Google Spreadsheets that each student has access to.
Who will lead my Real Break experience?
How will we communicate with home while on Real Break?
What safety considerations are in place for Real Break trips?
What documents do I need to go on a Real Break trip?
Copy of Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after trip return date)
Recent Photograph
Letter of Recommendation from Spiritual Father/Parish Priest
This letter should state that the student is (1) an Orthodox Christian in good standing and (2) vouch that the student is prepared mentally and spiritually to make the trip.
Domestic Trips
Recent Photograph
Letter of Recommendation from Spiritual Father/Parish Priest
This letter should state that the student is (1) an Orthodox Christian in good standing and (2) vouch that the student is prepared mentally and spiritually to make the trip.
What is Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s refund policy for Real Break?
Again, the designated registration deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited upon cancellation. OCF will contact all of the cancelled participant’s donors to present them with the option of having their donation refunded in full or otherwise redirected to support OCF’s further development of the ministry. If OCF needs to cancel a Real Break trip for safety and/or other reasons, the deposit and all donations made on a participant’s behalf will be refunded unless the participant and/or donors decide to otherwise have that money remain with OCF as a donation to the ministry.