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PFY Fundraising Campaign

Empower Tomorrow's Leaders: Support Our Youth on the Journey of a Lifetime!

Several local high school students are being competitively selected to participate in this year's Pilgrimage for Youth (PFY) Trip. Along with being nominated by two of their teachers, each student submitted an essay on a social issue that is important to them. Please read below to learn more about the importance of PFY and how you can assist the Odd Fellows Ellensburg Lodge in supporting local youth on this life changing journey!
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$9,648 out $12,000 Goal Raised

What is the Pilgrimage for Youth?

Started in 1949, and including youth from around the world, Pilgrimage for Youth (PFY) is for those interested in world affairs, international relations, and exchanging views on education, the environment, and any other issue important to human beings. This unique educational program brings high school students around the world to study and participate in discussions concerning world affairs, as well as making new and lifelong friends.

The nearly two weeks in July are mainly in New York City, and involves exchanging ideas with other young people, site-seeing in New York, including the United Nations (UN), as well as surrounding places, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Niagra Falls. Tour dates are June 29th, - July 12th, 2024. All delegates must begin the tour on the start date and stay with the tour until the end date.
What is PFY?
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While on the trip, students are required to participate in a speech contest while in New York for a chance to earn a $2,000 1st place college scholarship, 2nd place $1,000. The topic of that speech is given to students upon their arrival in New York City. 

What kind of support is needed? 

We are seeking to raise:

$12,000

What does this include? 
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The funds that are raised will go towards covering the following costs that would be incurred during the pilgrimage:
 
  • Tour & Program Fee
  • Airfare 
  • Airport Shuttles/Transportation (for Arrival and Departure)
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How can you support? 
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Digital donations are received through the form below, but if you would like to make a cash or check donation please reach out to cemeteryioof@fairpoint.net.
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Fundraising progress will be displayed and updated here daily! 
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What can I do if I cannot offer financial support?
 
We understand if you're not able to donate at this time, but if you still want to support this journey you can always share with others in your community about the campaign through your social media platforms and word of mouth.  Any support is appreciated!

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In order to qualify for this trip, students had to submit their application along with an essay on a social issue and two letters of recommendation from teachers or school counselors. These essays were then scored by a panel of reviewers before they were advanced to the next round of selection. The students advance past Part One of our selection process are now preparing for Part Two, where they will give a three to five minute speech at the IOOF Lodge (307 N. Pine St.) on January 11, 2024. 

The students who have applied are high school students from the local, Ellensburg community, who are 16-17 years of age and who have at least one year of High School remaining. These students are also passionate about engaging with the world around them and are working to make a difference in their community. 
Every donation can make a difference in helping these
students embark on this important journey.
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