![Pace ASB students on Day 2 working with Friends of Rockaway](https://ccar.blogs.pace.edu/files/2014/03/2014-03-18-08.43.33-150x150.jpg)
“With our help, the Friends of Rockaway can then help more families rebuild their homes.” Brittany-Ann Polini, ASB Day 2
Today was the first day of volunteering with the Friends of Rockaway organization. The group I was with went to work on the house donated to Friends of Rockaway by the local temple. Throughout the day it was so amazing…
!["Even though the task may have been difficult, the satisfaction of knowing that we accomplished something big or small today was a huge reward." Brianna Williams, ASB Day 2](https://ccar.blogs.pace.edu/files/2014/03/1620537_10152050262802879_290713880_n-150x150.jpg)
“Even though the task may have been difficult, the satisfaction of knowing that we accomplished something big or small today was a huge reward.” Brianna Williams, ASB Day 2
Before the start of this Alternative Spring Break, I hadn’t physically seen the homes that were completely destroyed or washed away from the storm. The home that I worked in today, the water rose to 13 feet in the single…
!["I began to think about the improvements that could potentially be installed into the disaster recovery system." Yuliya Palianok, ASB Day 2](https://ccar.blogs.pace.edu/files/2014/03/1604377_10152275351365606_1331157156_n-150x150.jpg)
“I began to think about the improvements that could potentially be installed into the disaster recovery system.” Yuliya Palianok, ASB Day 2
Although physically participating in the rebuilding process was satisfying, throughout the day I could not help but wonder why we are doing what we are doing, for whom and how effective our work is. I really enjoyed our time with…
!["Helping others in their time of need really shows how a community can come together" Jandery De La Cruz, ASB Day 2](https://ccar.blogs.pace.edu/files/2014/03/527115_10152052156067879_1833560096_n-150x150.jpg)
“Helping others in their time of need really shows how a community can come together” Jandery De La Cruz, ASB Day 2
Today was the first day that we did hands on work with Friends of Rockaway. I enjoyed every minute of it. We partnered up with another person and my partner and I worked on grouting the kitchen floor. Although this…