We seem divided: country against country and group against group. In a world growing ever smaller and more interdependent this is not a good sign, nor a healthy trend. The good news is that we – acting as individuals, families, church and civic groups – can do something about it.
Long-term change means starting with young people. The most effective and proven solution is one person getting to know, understand, respect and having fun with another person. World Exchange is making that happen at the Jersey Shore from July 12-13. We are bringing French high school students and their adult leader here to stay with local families to experience American life.
These students have taken the first step. The question is, “Will there be hands on our side to shake theirs?
The greatest adventure is getting to know the universe of another person: their network of family and friends, their music, their sense of humor, their world perspective. Families can do this in the comfort of their own homes by welcoming one of these students to stay with them for 19 days.
A lot of support will be provided by local World Exchange program director Rose Trafton and the French leader coming with the group. The students will arrive with full insurance and pocket money. During the middle of the stay, World Exchange will arrange either two-day trips or an overnight trip for the students and at the end of the stay we will organize a farewell party for all families and their young guests.
We believe these kids deserve to experience our wonderful summers at the Jersey Shore and the keys to your hearts. Civic groups, schools and churches can help enormously by getting behind programs such as World Exchange.
Call Rose Trafton at (732) 408-9634 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to be a part of the solution … and to have a great time this July. World Exchange is a not-for-profit or-ganization founded in 1985. Visit www.worldexchange.org for details.
Rose Trafton
Manchester