Help Me Go to Washington DC with Close Up!

Hi! I'm a student in the University High School Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, and I have an incredible opportunity to go to Washington DC for one week with the Close Up program this May. I'm raising funds to make this educational trip possible.

What I'll Experience

During this week, I'll:

Participate in the Close Up program – interactive workshops on government and civic engagement

Tour the U.S. Capitol and meet with congressional representatives

Visit Gallaudet University – the world's only university for Deaf and hard of hearing students

Explore the Smithsonian museums and national monuments

Learn how democracy works firsthand

Why This Matters to Me

As a Deaf student, opportunities like this don't come around often. This trip will give me accessible, hands-on learning about American government and let me meet Deaf role models at Gallaudet University. I'll see what's possible for my future and learn how to be an active, engaged citizen.

What I Need

My goal: $750

Thank You!

Sini Kinikini

Every donation, no matter the size, brings me closer to this amazing opportunity. Please consider supporting my trip and sharing this campaign with your network. It means the world to me!