I n 1994, over 10,000 underprivileged children said goodbye to New York City, and headed for fun-filled summer vacations. They left behind the hot, noisy, dangerous city streets and concrete playgrounds and said hello to country living. Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has given city children the opportunity to swim in lakes, build sandcastles on beaches, run barefoot through backyard sprinklers and be children again.
Youngsters get a chance to smile and dream, feel safe and secure.
That's how The Fresh Air Fund makes a difference in a child's life. In order to serve even more needy youngsters, we are intensifying our efforts to recruit as many host families as possible, support our camping programs, and raise more money. Friendly Town Host families are the heart of the Friendly Town program. We really can't thank them enough. Without their volunteer spirit, kindness and commitment, there would be no summer vacations for close to 7,000 inner-city children.