<div>Hello! My name is Atsuko Yamaguchi, and I’m a Japanese language teacher at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle.
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<div>For over 50 years, Nathan Hale has had a special student exchange program with our sister school, Naha High School in Okinawa, Japan. I’ve helped coordinate this life-changing experience for students for many years.
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<div>However, our school district recently announced they will no longer support this trip as a school-sponsored field trip. To continue the tradition, we are forming a nonprofit booster club called:
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<div>Friends of the Naha–Nathan Hale Student Exchange
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<div>This nonprofit will allow us to continue sending students to Japan by working closely with families and alumni — while managing trip funds safely and legally outside the school.
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<div>Your donations will help us:
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<div>Legally establish the nonprofit (state and IRS filing)
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<div>Purchase basic liability insurance to protect volunteers
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<div>Open a secure bank account for collecting future trip fees
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<div>Our goal is to raise $1,500 to cover all startup and legal costs.
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<div>If you’ve ever been touched by international exchange — or want to support meaningful cultural opportunities for students — please consider donating. Every dollar helps us keep this historic connection alive for future generations.
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<div>Thank you so much for your support!
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Help Preserve the Naha–Nathan Hale Sister School Exchange

Just $525$ to go! Make an impact.

Help Preserve the Naha–Nathan Hale Sister School Exchange

Just $525 to go!
Make an impact.