2024 Puerto Rico: Learn, Build, Connect JanTerm
2024 Puerto Rico JanTerm & Community Service
In January of 2024, Betty Li was selected to go on the Guatemala: Learn, Build, Connect JanTerm to work with the non-profit From Houses to Homes however, due to the inauguration taking place during that time, she rerouted to Puerto Rico instead.
With the collaboration of Hunger Corp, a non-profit organization, she and her classmates were able to complete the construction of a community center as well as a house for a woman by the name of Adris, who suffered through cancer and domestic violence.
In the end, the students donated $10,000 to Hunger Corp and $10,000 to From Houses to Homes, with Betty contributing her own $1,000 that she was able to raise.
What is a "JanTerm"?
JanTerm is a program offered at the Westminster Schools where during January, students are allowed to take only one course of their choosing that deviates from their regular academics.
For example Puerto Rico: Learn, Build, Connect JanTerm, which allows 20 students to travel to Puerto Rico to aid the community there.