The Appalachia Trip is supported entirely by the fundraising efforts of its members and the generous support of our parish congregations and larger community.
Participant Fundraising Requirements
Each member contributes $150 in commitment money, as their own investment in the trip.
Each member is also required to raise at least $250 of fundraising money.
Each member is required to participate in one of our two group fundraisers.
Group Fundraisers
Thank you to everyone who participated in Taco & Trivia Night! We have two additional fundraisers this year:
Trunk Sale @ St. Therese | Saturday, May 31st
Ready to part with all the items you set aside during spring cleaning? Join us for the trunk sale - it's a tag sale, but simpler! To participate, purchase a parking space for $20. On the day of the event, bring your for-sale items in your car, pop open your trunk, and sell! The $20 fee supports Appalachia, and your sales that day are yours to keep. To learn more, please call the St. John Bosco office at (203) 488-1607.
Appalachia Car Wash @ St. George | Saturday, June 7th | 8 AM - 1 PM
An annual tradition! Stop by for a car wash anytime between 8 AM and 1 PM. The car wash is free, but we welcome donations towards the trip.
Online Giving
If you aren't able to join us at an event but would still like to support us financially, please consider donating through our BetterWorld page, the St. George online giving page, or the St. John Bosco online giving page. If you give online through the church websites, please specify that your donation is for Appalachia.
NOTE: No one will ever be excluded from the trip for financial reasons! If you have concerns about the Commitment or Fundraising Money, please reach out to one of the trip leaders. We will be happy to work with you, and everything you share with us will remain completely confidential.
All checks should be made out to St. George Church, and please include "Appalachia Trip" in the memo line.
Thank you for your incredible generosity!