"Everyone here has their differences, but pretty much everyone can agree that helping out others in the Boston area is something we should be doing," Hicks said. "I'm glad PBHA exists to facilitate that."
According to the co-chair of the Environmental Action Committee, Larissa T. Jester '99, "PBHA provides a unique opportunity to reach beyond the Harvard campus into a community that really needs us."
"It's a great way to get out of our insular environment," said Natalie Guerrier '01, a volunteer with the Mission Hill Afterschool Tutoring program.
PBHA not only allows students to reach out to the surrounding communities, but also also the organization encourages them to explore a variety of interests and even career options.
"I love the fact that there's such a diversity of programs because it allows me to get experience in the environmental action field while checking out other service and career opportunities" Jester said.
Guerrier added that her work through PBHA "has been one of the best experiences I've had here."
Next Thursday, PBHA will hold an open house for their summer programs, including II low-cost day camps for children in Boston and Cambridge.