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Sends children in need to camp from families with a working parent, who would not otherwise be able to attend.
Sends children in need to camp from families with a working parent, who would not otherwise be able to attend.
The Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund was established by Russell W. Hogrefe during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Camp Association, Illinois Section. He served in that position from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. Russ spent his entire professional career providing camping and other services to families with very low income. He directed social service agencies in New York City and Chicago before coming to the ACA Illinois Section.
Teachers, social workers, counselors or other professionals refer campers. ACA Illinois staff and the person making the referral select an appropriate day or resident camp program.The camper's family is encouraged to pay whatever they can afford for the camping experience. The camp provides a partial campership and the Fund pays the balance.100 % of donations are used for camperships. No administrative fees are taken from this fund.
2. 100 % of donations are used for camperships.
3. No administrative fees are taken from this fund.