The Fresh Air Fund Needs Host Families For The Summer of 2010!
Posted by request of The Fresh Air Fund:
Host a Child
Thanks to host families who open up their homes for a few weeks each summer, children growing up in New York City’s toughest neighborhoods have experienced the joys of Fresh Air experiences.
Click here to view photos of Fresh Air children leaving Port Authority Bus Terminal on July 2, 2009 to visit their host families!
More than 65% of all children are reinvited to stay with their host family, year after year.
Fresh Air Fund Host Families
There is no such thing as a “typical” host family. If you have room in your home – and your heart – to host a child, you could be one too.
Learn MoreFresh Air Fund Children
Fresh Air children are boys and girls who live in New York City and are eager to experience the simple pleasures of life outside the city.
Host FAQ
Read through our list of frequently asked questions about hosting a child.
Inquire About Hosting a Child
Find out who you need to contact, if you are interested in becoming a host.
Preparing for a Visit
If you’re a host getting ready for a visit, or just wondering what it might be like to become a host, read on.
Friendly Town Volunteers
In every Friendly Town, there is a volunteer committee and chairperson responsible for the program.
Community Participation
Friendly Town communities offer assistance and support to Fresh Air children in many important ways.
The Fund’s Role
At The Fresh Air Fund’s main office in New York City, a professional staff oversees the activities of Friendly Town volunteers and assists them in their organizational and recruitment efforts.
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