This Nov., many families in Central and Southern New Jersey are thankful for something special: the gift of their friendship with a New York City child. Each summer, close to 4,000 New York City children from low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program. By volunteering as a host family for summer 2017, the spirit of Thanksgiving can continue in your home throughout the year.
“After visiting my host family, I learned to never stop trying. The first summer that I went to stay with the Broners, I couldn’t swim. They taught me, and by the end of the week, I learned how to dive off the diving board” said Kima, age 12, from the Bronx.
Fresh Air children are boys and girls who live in New York City. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips. Volunteer host families frequently share how through the eyes of Fresh Air children they rediscover the beauty of their own communities.
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free, enriching summer experiences and academic programs for more than 1.8 million children from low-income New York City communities. For more information on hosting a Fresh Air child next summer, please contact Colin Reinstedt at 212-897-8970 or visit The Fresh Air Fund online at www.freshair.org.
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