NJ volunteers attend NYC Fresh Air Fund conference

The Northern New Jersey volunteer committee attended The Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference from Friday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Over the course of three days, volunteers participated in interactive workshops with The Fresh Air Fund’s staff and community agency partners. Volunteers attended professional development workshops throughout the conference, with topics ranging from social media to community engagement. A weekend highlight was speeches by Fresh Air alumni. They shared how The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program has had a significant impact on their lives.
The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. First time Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from seven to 12 years old, 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.
Join families in Northern New Jersey this summer as a volunteer host family and provide a NYC child, and your family, with a unique and fun summer experience
To learn more, contact Donna Perch at 973-838-2721 or visit The Fresh Air Fund online at www.freshair.org.