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
Commitment Money: Each member contributes $150 in commitment money, as their own investment in the trip.
Fundraising Money: Each member is also required to raise at least $250 of fundraising money.
Group Fundraisers: Each member is required to participate in one of our three group fundraisers.
Group Fundraisers
Each year, we host three community fundraising events.
Bosco Benefit @ St. Mary's (Branford) - Saturday, January 31st
Taco & Trivia Night @ St. Mary's (Branford) - Friday, May 1st @ 6 PMÂ
Annual Appalachia Car Wash @ St. George (Guilford) - Saturday, June 6th @ 8 AM
Online Giving
If you aren't able to join us at an event but would still like to support us financially, please consider making a tax deductible gift online through our BetterWorld platform (or the St. George online giving page / St. John Bosco online giving page). If you contribute through one of 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 any concerns about Commitment or Fundraising Money, please reach out to one of the trip leaders. We are 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!