Connecting Children to Nature

by Inside the Outdoors Foundation
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Connecting Children to Nature
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Connecting Children to Nature

Summary

This project provides over 55,000 Southern California students from underserved communities with full and partial scholarships to attend hands-on environmental education programs.

$50,000
total goal
$31,000
remaining
149
donors
0
monthly donors
13
fundraisers
13
years

Challenge

Studies have shown that children who are connected to nature are healthier, happier, and smarter. Unfortunately, access to nature for underserved communities is limited by financial and transportation issues. Through the funds raised by Inside the Outdoors Foundation, ITO helps communities over financial barriers by providing sponsorships to our programs. Over 60% of the students attending an ITO school program are from low income schools and need sponsorship to attend our program.

Solution

ITO provides hands-on environmental education through field trips, in-class visits, week-long summer camps, and student-led community action projects. All ITO curriculum is aligned with the California Content Standards and activities include health, water, ecology, and more.

Long-Term Impact

Funding will allow 55,000 students to attend an ITO program empowering them through educational experiences in the natural world to expand their knowledge, understanding and stewardship of the environment. Making them happier, healthier, and smarter.

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Organization Information

Inside the Outdoors Foundation

Location: Silverado, Ca - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @itofoundation@yahoo.com
Project Leader:
Lori Kiesser
Program Development Manager
Costa Mesa , California United States
$19,000 raised of $50,000 goal
 
187 donations
$31,000 to go
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