Fresh Air host families are volunteers who live in the suburbs or small town communities in the US.

Host families range in size, ethnicity and background, but share the desire to open their hearts and homes to give city children an experience they will never forget. Hosts say the Fresh Air experience is as enriching for their own families, as it is for the inner-city children.

There are no financial requirements for hosting a child. Volunteers may request the age-group and gender of the Fresh Air youngsterthey would like to host.

If you are keen to find out more, click on the banner below! There’s only 1 week left to sign up!

I was brought to the attention of this non-profit agency recently. What is does is to provide free summer vacations to New York City children from low-income communities, letting them enjoy rustic experiences in the country and suburbs, while enjoying the friendly warmth of host families.

Such a visit can make all the difference in the world to an inner-city child…just take a minute and listen to the experience of Brandon Mendoza below:

I am writing this post to help Fresh Air Fund solicit Host families to bring cheers to our deprived city children. Can you help me spread the word and spread some FRESH AIR? Thanks!