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Summer Celebration in Wyoming

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For over 10 years, Kitty and John Resor have graciously hosted the City Kids Summer Celebration at their home in Jackson Hole, WY. This year’s event was in celebration of our 25th anniversary and a reunion after a missed summer out west last year. Around 100 supporters gathered in the Resor’s backyard to reconnect around the City Kids’ mission and the +500 youth that the organization has impacted over the last 25 years.

To kick off the program, City Kids Board Chair, Mary Speyer, highlighted the importance of being back in Jackson this year and our appreciation of the Jackson community. City Kids Executive Director, Sarah Cryder, then spoke about the challenges we’ve faced in the last year and, as a result, the strength and resilience both the organization and our youth have demonstrated. Sarah shared a quote from Jewell Parker Rhodes’ new book, Paradise on Fire, that was inspired by a group of City Kids that she met a few years ago. And finally, D’Anthony Jamison, 2020 City Kids Alumnus, spoke about his seven years in the program and the life skills he learned along the way. He closed by reading his Letter to a Ranger that he wrote just before graduating, which you can watch here.

The event coincided with the kick-off of Old Bill’s, one of City Kids and the Jackson communities’ largest annual fundraisers. Between now and September 17th, all gifts made through Old Bills will be matched, and because it is also the 25th anniversary of Old Bills, Old Bill himself has doubled his commitment this year from $500K to $1M. We are hoping this will motivate the City Kids community to donate as well, and beat last year’s total of over $150,000, double what we raised in 2019!

As City Kids embarks upon our next 25 years of continued commitment to our youth, Broken Arrow Ranch, and our community, we ask you to take this opportunity to consider making a donation to City Kids through Old Bill’s to have your gift matched by the Community Foundation. Email Dan Ebert, Development Manager, at dan@citykidsdc.org with questions and to learn more about how you can get involved and support City Kids.

 

 

August 20, 2021/by City Kids
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To drive positive change in our community, City Kids is taking part in this year’s #DoMore24 on Wednesday, May 18th. Do More 24 is the largest annual 24-hour online fundraiser for community-focused nonprofits in the DMV.
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Pack your bags, City Kids! We’re going to Jackson. 

Please consider making a donation today to help City Kids raise the $150K needed to operate summer camp!

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Check out the wish list in our bio to purchase items from REI & Amazon! 

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Starting April 1st, we’re partnering with @soultrakoutdoors for this year’s Miles for Soul Campaign. Sign up today and help us reach 50,000 Miles by the end of the month. This movement campaign is intended to promote physical wellness all month long and help raise funding towards monthly environmental and recreation programming for communities of color. Whether you contribute 1-100 miles, every step counts. Join and team and help us reach our goal. DM if you want to join the City Kids team.
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We have so much exciting programming for you all this month including the kick-off of our BRAND NEW Rock Club! This after school activity is an exciting way to bring your bouldering skills to new heights and #TryNewThings! Rock Club will take place from 4 - 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Thursday, March 24th. Check your emails for more info and to RSVP!
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Happy Black History Month #CKFAM! While we all know that #everymonthisBlackhistorymonth, we also know it's important to pause and take time to CELEBRATE Black History & Black Joy! This year, we've asked some of our campers to share what celebrating Black History & Black Joy means to them! Many thanks to Marlie, Kennadi & Osaro for reflecting & sharing with our community! 

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City Kids applications are open for new 6th grade campers!  City Kids is a program for 6th graders from DC who want to get outside, make new friends, and challenge themselves while exploring new places!  Visit our website for more information (link in bio). Spread the word!!
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Hey #ckfam! The time is here - we need chaperones for our summer 2022 flights to & from Wyoming!! Help us make 2022 the #bestsummerever by chaperoning our wonderful campers out to camp in Jackson or back home to DC! 

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Please email meena@citykidsdc.org for more information!
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