"School's out for summer!" This phrase has elicited huge smiles from kids as they complete each school year. But, if you are a child living in a homeless shelter with a family on a very limited income, this very phrase may be a source of anxiety and concern. "What am I going to do all summer? Who is going to take care of me?" And, if you are a parent working hard to maintain a job, you'll wonder how you are going to handle safe and affordable childcare.
"Summer Camp for Homeless Kids" is our program to provide an exciting summer for Genesis Home children. With your support, in partnership with the GREAT HUMAN RACE, we will raise $10,000, which will enable us to send every school age Genesis Home child to summer camp!
When is the Great Human Race?
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2011
Registration Begins:7:00 am
Race Starts:8:30 am (walk starts immediately following runners)
Where:Northgate Mall (rain or shine!)
Cost: Runners: $20; Walkers: Free
How can you participate?
Join our team and walk/run the race
Become a team leader and recruit your friends or co-workers
Make a donation
The more we raise together, the more kids get to go to summer camp! Here's how each dollar makes a difference:
$240: Eight weeks of day camp for one child
$120: Four weeks of day camp for one child
$60: Shorts, T-shirt, socks, hat, rain jacket
$40: Sturdy running shoes
$30: One week at camp (at subsidized rate with help from the YMCA)
$25: A swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen
$15: Lunch box, water and food containers
Check out our fundraising site for the race HERE to learn more!
Your participation and donation will change the life of a child this summer!
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