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Fresh Air Fund says thanks for great summer

September 27, 2016

This summer we celebrated The Fresh Air Fund's 140th summer of serving children from New York City's low-income communities. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to our extraordinary Fresh Air volunteers, hosts and supporters in Delaware for their dedication and commitment.

Fresh Air host families open their hearts and homes, and share the everyday joys of summertime with their Fresh Air friends. I am inspired by the commitment of our local volunteer leaders, many of whom are also hosts. They volunteer to interview prospective host families, help recruit new families, and plan special activities.

I would also like to thank the individuals and local businesses who so generously give their time and resources to make The Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Towns Program throughout Delaware a great success each year.

Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities. Each year, nearly 7,000 children enjoy outdoor summer adventures through visits with volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada and at the fund's five overnight camps in Fishkill, N.Y.

Fresh Air children also participate in year-round leadership and educational programs. Please contact B.J. Ellis at 302-228-9326 or go to www.freshair.org to learn more about hosting a child through The Fresh Air Fund.

Fatima Shama
executive director
The Fresh Air Fund

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