Ashlee Elaine Thomas- Helping campers go hike!
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Live Oak Wilderness CampI am raising money to help make sure campers of all genders, race and experience get to go hike!
$1,077
raised by 30 people
$500 goal
I met the director of Live Oak 6 years ago when he was visiting Seattle.
We hit it off in several different ways. Our experiences growing up, our desires to invest into youth, and being the change.
We talked about how if we want something done, we need to make sure it happens, and not just wait for it.
Well his camp noticed that there is a problem in todays society. BIPOC kids are not experiencing the wilderness like their white counter parts. There are several reasons why- but it boils down to this: access. Kids in New Orleans simply are not set up to get access to nature, or access to gear, or access to trips because of finances.
They are raising money to take care of all of those problems.
I hope that you will consider donating to help make their dreams come true.
Thanks in advance!
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We at Live Oak believe in the power of camp, and we believe in the power of nature. Join us and help make sure that every great kid gets the chance to experience an adventure of a lifetime!
For many great kids across our country, big hurdles stand in the way of enjoying time in the great outdoors. The cost of technical gear alone limits access to camping, backpacking, and wilderness adventure travel. Organized multi-day trips offered by national providers typically cost $4,000 or more. This has a disproportionate impact on low-income families and young people of color.
Live Oak is committed to eliminating all these barriers. We are raising scholarship funds to make our summer adventure trips are available to outstanding Live Oak campers, no matter their backgrounds. This way they can all feel the self-confidence that comes from summiting a peak, exploring a cave, or sleeping under a starry sky.
We are raising money to make sure that every kid gets access to great gear, amazing trips, and great community.
If you believe in the power of youth, if you believe in the power of adventure, or the power of dreams, please consider donating to The Wilderness Adventure.
If you are interested in a larger donation to sponsor a scholarship, please contact caleb@liveoakcamp.com and/or send a check to:
Live Oak Camp
1240 Moss Street
New Orleans, LA
70119