Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County is seeking business and individual sponsors for their 4-H youth and family Cultural Immersion Experience to Chicago, Illinois--June 16-19, 2023,

The 56 participants would appreciate your financial support, and ask you to please consider becoming a trip sponsor.  Fundraising efforts will last through May 15th to help make the trip accessible and affordable for everyone. The total cost of the trip is $1,300 per person, and a portion of the trip is already being covered through grants written by our county 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educators.  Any assistance from local businesses and individuals will help make this trip possible for all, even a $5 donation will help with trip costs. Participants are being asked to pay $500 each and as a group, we are fundraising to cover the remaining expenses.

While on the trip, we will be doing a whirlwind tour of Chicago.  Some activities include Gangsters and Ghost Tour; 360 Observation Deck; Chinatown Tour; Leatherworking 101; Architecture and Fireworks Cruise; Lincoln Park Zoo, and a Chicago Cubs game @ Wrigley Field.    

All sponsors are invited to attend our Chicago Celebration on Thursday, June 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hardin County Community Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds to hear the highlights from our trip. Sponsors will be thanked in the program at this event.

To make a tax-deductible donation that will support all trip participants:

Donate online give.osu.edu/hardin4hchicago

Write a check and mail it to OSU Extension Hardin County, 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326.  Please put Chicago Trip on the memo line. Make checks payable to the OSU Extension Hardin County.