A breath of Fresh Air

Established in 1877, the Fresh Air Fund offers an opportunity for city kids to breathe clean air during their summer vacation. They've asked me to announce their need for host families. If you can, please help!

Here's the skinny:

We have over 200 children scheduled for Fresh Air trips this summer and need your help to host or find hosts!

The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer vacations to New York City children from disadvantaged communities since 1877. This is your summer to help!

The end of July is growing closer and we still have 200 children who need to be placed with host families for this August.

Unless all prospective host families are screened and vetted by the end of July these 200 children may miss out on an invaluable experience.

Please host a child or help us get the word out that we need folks who can welcome a child from the city into their homes next month.

One last thing that is actually very important. We are looking for families who want to extend an invitation to a 9-12 year old. We really need more families who want older children and boys.

Please Email Angie, immediately and she'll speed you through the process!

Or, you can call us at 1-800-367-0003 (212.897.8900) -- ask for Angie.

If you want to help but don't live in these areas - BLOG about this program, tell your friends, recommend someone, or DONATE.

Thank you, people! I know I can count on you to spread the word!