Ms California United States 2011: Donations for the Fresh Air Fund matched dollar for dollar in June!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Donations for the Fresh Air Fund matched dollar for dollar in June!

I just wanted to let everyone know that during the month of June, the Fresh Air Fund (www.freshair.org) has donors that will be matching all donations dollar for dollar. If you are interested please donate to this worthy cause that takes inner city kids out of the city during summer months to either summer camps or host families in the suburbs or countryside. Act fast, because the donations will only be matched until June 30, 2009. Also if you would be interested in hosting a child for the summer visit www.freshair.org. Thanks so much!!

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My Platform

In 2009 I traveled over 7,000 miles across the state of Texas, and helped to raise over $200,000 for after-school and youth mentoring programs; with The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Big Brothers & Big Sisters. I believe that many of our youth are growing up too fast, and being negatively influenced. Many children are coming from broken homes and I believe that through after-school programs and positive mentoring these youth can be productive in today's society instead of destructive. Growing up I had two working parents, and had many friends that were “latch key kids”. I have seen first hand the dangers of gang violence and the importance of these programs. Having volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1999 and mentoring my “little sister” through Big Brother and Big Sisters, I see a need for positive outlets for young teens. For youth, 12 - 14 years old is a crucial time when youth are exposed to gangs. Also boys and girls involved in after school programs are 50% less likely to drop out of high school, and 2.5 times more likely to go on to further education.

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award