This is Timothy.
As an 8th grader, Timothy has the opportunity to go on an exciting tour with his classmates through EF Tours . The trip that has been scheduled is a 5-day whirlwind tour of both WASHINGTON D.C. and NEW YORK CITY!
But the trip costs over $3000.
Timothy's mom passed away when Timothy was six years old, and Timothy's dad is a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran. Timothy and his dad are on a fixed income and living in the small town of Poteet, Texas. Poteet TX is a town of under 3,000 residents with a per capital income of under $10,000.
As a 14-year-old, Timothy isn't old enough to get a job to earn the money for trip. He does help out his neighbors with yard work or caring for their animals to try to earn a little, but there is simply not enough work to do to raise the funds for a trip of this magnitude trip quickly enough, budgeting has been understandably difficult.
Since his mom's death, Timothy has participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas mentorship program. Timothy has been mentored by two Bigs, Corrie and Cherie, and Timothy's "Bigs" are the creators of this fundraisers. One of the ways that mentorship helps provide the tools youth will need for success later in life is through helping youth develop the 40 developmental assets that have been demonstrated to contribute to healthy development. We, Timothy's Bigs, believe that this trip will significantly contribute to his development of skills and values that will benefit him throughout his life. Some of the 40 assets that this trip will contribute to include: other adult relationships, caring neighborhood, adult role models, positive peer influence, high expectations, school engagement, bonding to school, equality and social justice, planning and decision making, cultural competence, sense of purpose, positive view of the future.
We want Timothy to feel confident that good things can happen to him, he has the power to shape his own future, and the world is a very big place, full of opportunity.
**Please help us make this trip a reality for Timothy**
If able to go, Timothy will get to see both of these amazing, influential U.S. cities and visit the following places:
IN D.C.
- The White House
- The Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- The Smithsonian
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- US Capitol
- Library of Congress
- Supreme Court
- Mouth Vernon Estate, Museum, & Education Center
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & the Changing of the Guard
- Marine Corps War Memorial
IN NYC:
- Empire State Building
- New York Harbor
- Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Hudson Yards, and One World Trade Center
- Bowling Green Park
- Wall Street and Charging Bull
- Federal Hall
- Trinity Church
- National September 11 Memorial
- Times Square
- Broadway--and see a Broadway show!
- Chrysler Building
- Grand Central Terminal
- Bryant Center
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Fifth Avenue
- Central Park
We are hoping to raise $4043 for this trip, to contribute as follows:
- $3015 basic trip cost
- $ 119 insurance related to medical emergencies
- $309 trip insurance for risk of cancellation
- $300 for purchase of clothing or specific items needed for the trip
- $300 spending money so Timothy can buy souvenirs, gifts for family, and/or non-included snacks/meals
Please help us make Timothy's NYC and DC dreams come true!!