Native highschool college students are one step nearer to taking the journey of a lifetime.
Final month, in our “Spreading the Love” collection, we launched you to 10 YESPhilly Accelerated Excessive Faculty college students who’re elevating cash to spend their Thanksgiving trip in Paris.
They’ve virtually reached their aim of $60,000 however nonetheless need assistance. Harriett's Bookstore in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood is on the forefront of fundraising.
Over the weekend, some college students shared that they obtained their passports to journey overseas. When CBS Information Philadelphia first shared their story, the scholars wanted to lift $50,000 by November 1.
Final week, an nameless donation of $10,000 introduced them even nearer to that aim, and now that this system has surpassed $50,000 in donations, flights are booked.
The fundraising marketing campaign was a part of a 10-week course during which college students studied journey abilities, the black historical past of France and the worth of finding out overseas. Whereas in France they may go to two faculties.
They nonetheless need assistance elevating one other $10,000 for surprising bills, and a few college students nonetheless want sufficient clothes, coats and suitcases. They’ve prolonged their fundraising date till November 23, the identical date they arrive out.
College students and their journey companions will spend every week in Paris, and on Thanksgiving Day, a private chef will put together their meals.
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