This project is now in update mode. Check back regularly to see how things are progressing.
Gearing up for departure!
Thank you to all who donated to our campaign online! We reached 48% of our goal thanks to you! Your donations will help UNC Charlotte students defray the costs of travel and purchase materials for the orphanage in Costa Rica. We're still not done, as the students participating in the program have also been working hard with offline fundraising to help reach the goal. We are gearing up for the program to depart soon on May 27th.
If you'd still like to make a donation, please see the details here. There is also a donation box for the orphanage on the 4th floor of CoEd if you'd like to make an in-kind donation on campus.
Thank you again, and stay tuned for updates with photos during the program!
Donations for the orphanage
The orphanage needs materials for children ages 0-6, including sheets, clothing, school supplies, books, toys (no batteries), diapers, etc. Please help us raise funds to purchase these materials for the children!
$28
Sloth
This is the 28th anniversary of this program at UNC Charlotte! Your donation will help continue this tradition.
$48
Toucan
Costa Rica abolished their military in 1948. Your donation will help students learn this and other amazing facts on this trip.
$100
Ocelot
100% of 1st year Harvard Business School students are required to study abroad. Your donation will help UNC Charlotte students become global citizens.
$150
Sea Turtles
There was a 150% increase in job ads listing Spanish as a desired skill from 2010-2015. Your donation will help students land one of these jobs upon graduation.
$575
Jaguar
Native English speakers require minimum 575 class hours to achieve proficiency in Spanish. Your donation will help students become fluent in the language.
