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<div><strong>Jocassee Wild Child Lab Experiences is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit </strong>dedicated to immersive, place-based environmental education for all ages in the perfect outdoor classroom: Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges.
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<div><strong>The mission</strong> of Jocassee Wild Child is to foster curiosity, confidence, and a lasting connection to the Jocassee Gorges eco-region. We achieve this by providing hands-on learning experiences for our local school children, particularly 3rd through 7th graders from rural or poor communities.
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<div><strong> ❗️Double the Difference for Kids❗️</strong>
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<div><strong><em>Help Jocassee Wild Child Outdoor Lab Experiences Unlock $150,000 by December 15,2025.</em></strong>
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<div>We have an incredible opportunity to make twice the difference for local students — but only if we act now. <strong>The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation has committed a $75,000 Matching Challenge</strong> to Jocassee Wild Child Outdoor Lab Experiences. That means every dollar you donate between now and December 15, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $75,000!
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<div>Together, we can turn <strong>$75,000 into $150,000</strong> — enough to connect over <strong>3,300 children to hands-on science</strong> and discovery in one of the most extraordinary outdoor classrooms in the Southeast: the Jocassee Gorges. Many of these students come from Title I schools in Pickens and Oconee Counties, and for many, this will be their first-ever outdoor science adventure.
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<div><strong> How You Can Help? </strong>
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<div>Every gift, big or small, moves us closer to unlocking the full match:
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<li><strong>$6,500</strong> sponsors an entire school
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<li><strong>$780</strong> sponsors a boat full of kids
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<li><strong>$65</strong> sponsors one child
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<div><strong><em>And thanks to the match, your gift goes twice as far! </em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Your $65 becomes $130. Your $780 becomes $1,560.</em></strong>
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<div><strong> Why It Matters...</strong>
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<div>For many children, this is more than just a field trip — it’s their first time on a boat, their first time seeing mountains from the water, their first spark of scientific wonder.
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<div>Each Jocassee Wild Child Outdoor Lab Experience connects students directly to the natural world through hands-on exploration, curiosity-driven learning, and unforgettable moments of discovery.
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<div>Together, we can Grow Wild Hearts in Wild Places — and double the difference we make for kids.
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<div><strong> Ways to Give</strong>
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<div>All donations count toward our $75,000 community goal — no matter how you give!
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<li><strong>GoFundMe:</strong> You’re already in the right place! Click Donate Now to make a secure, tax-deductible contribution.
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<li><strong>Square: </strong>Prefer to give directly? Donate through our secure Square site: <a href="https://square.link/u/9p15aQ58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Click Here to Donate</em></strong></a>
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<li><strong>By Check:</strong>
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<div><strong><em>Make checks payable to: </em></strong>Jocassee Wild Outdoor Education
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<div><strong><em>Memo: </em></strong><em> </em>Matching Challenge
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<div><strong><em>Mail to: </em></strong>Jocassee Wild Outdoor Education, P.O. Box 582, Salem, SC 29676
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