What Now America

As a part of our continued partnership with Big City Mountaineers, we have the chance to sponsor two groups of teens for a 6-day, no-frills backpacking trip in the high Sierras. 5 girls and 5 boys will be selected to join an equal number of coach/counselors on a physically and emotionally challenging adventure. The teens will learn new ideas about age/ethnic diversity, self-esteem, environmental awareness, and interpersonal relationships. This is a very rewarding and amazing opportunity for personal growth in their lives. Make a donation today.

 

In previous years as a coach/counselor for BCM, I witnessed the power of what a single trip into the wilderness can do for these youth in helping them accomplish a hard goal, to get out of their context and find their true self through achievement. This is no small task, and the kids with whom I’ve worked never forget their time discovering their own abilities, how strong they are, and what they are able to do. Once they are through the program, they are forever changed and their self-esteem is beaming!

 

As of today we have the funds for the girls’ trip but may not have enough for the boys to go. Addrell is only one of our many hopeful participants for this adventure, but he needs your help. Would you extend a helping hand? I urge you to join in making a tax-deductible donation today to WNA and help us further Addrell’s personal growth in a very significant way. Make a Donation!

 

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