Andre, 18 years old, VA | NEEDED BY 06/26

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Andre is a kind-hearted and caring young man. He has an infectious smile and is always quick to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. He is enrolled in a program designed to support high school students in care as they prepare for college, careers, and independent living. This year-round initiative focuses on leadership, academics, and life skills.

Andre is preparing to travel to New York with 60 other foster youth for a three-week immersive camp experience. This program offers scholars an out-of-state college immersion unlike anything they have experienced before. Based at Hofstra University, the students will venture into New York City to visit colleges, explore new industries and cultural environments, and practice independence through supervised travel. This experience aims to broaden their understanding of the opportunities the world has to offer. We would love to provide these youth with digital cameras so they can capture and preserve the memories that are meaningful to them.