On June 13th, 25 Urban League College Track students will travel to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Close Up Washington program.  This weeklong program gives students the opportunity to experience government in action and gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to be informed, engaged citizens. 

 

Since 1972, Close Up has brought over 665,000 students and teachers from across the country to Washington, D.C. to experience firsthand the history, politics, and culture of the nation's capital.  While in the program,  students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities such as small group workshops, seminars with Washington, D.C. journalists, lobbyists, and embassy officials, and meetings with members of Congress and their staffs. 

 

The all-inclusive program cost for each student, including instruction, travel, expenses, meals, and lodging is $1,568. Civic education is for everyone, and not just the most privileged.  This valuable educational program should be available to all students, regardless of financial background. I hope you will help us with the cost of this trip by contributing whatever you can.  Contributions can be made directly to the Close-Up Foundation by clicking the link and typing in our school id, LA113.  Your contribution may be tax-deductible.  The Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization exempt from federal tax.  Its Federal Employer Identification number, for your records, is 23-7122882.  

 

Urban League College Track supports motivated students to succeed in high school and graduate from college. We do this by setting high expectations and providing rigorous academic preparation, opportunities for leadership development and enrichment, and guidance through the college application and selection processes through our three core services areas: Academic Affairs, Student Life, and College Affairs.  To learn more about Urban League College Track visit our website at urbanleagueneworleans.org.