Help Zhada Say “Yes” to a Life-Changing Opportunity in Spain

There are moments in a child’s life that have the power to shape who they become.

For Zhada, this is one of those moments.

Zhada is a bright, curious, and determined 7th-grade student at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School. She has been given an incredible opportunity to travel to Spain—an experience that will expand her worldview, deepen her learning, and expose her to cultures, languages, and perspectives far beyond the classroom.

This isn’t just a trip.

This is growth. This is exposure. This is possibility.

In her own words (shared in the video above), Zhada expresses both her excitement and her need. She understands what this opportunity means—and she’s asking for support to make it possible.

As her mother, Erika Gibbs is doing everything she can to create opportunities for her daughter. Like so many families, she is navigating the balance between providing and stretching to make meaningful experiences like this happen. And that’s where community comes in.

We know this to be true:

When children are exposed to the world, they begin to see themselves differently in it.

This trip will allow Zhada to:

Experience a new country and culture firsthand

Build confidence and independence

Connect classroom learning to real-world experiences

Begin to see what’s possible for her future

But she cannot do it alone.

We are inviting you to be a part of Zhada’s journey.

No donation is too small. Every contribution moves her one step closer to stepping onto that plane and into an experience that will stay with her for the rest of her life.

And if you’re unable to give, sharing this campaign with others is just as powerful.

Let’s come together to show Zhada what community looks like.

Let’s help her say “yes” to this opportunity.

Donate today and be part of her story.