Our mission at AEP is to connect our divided country through a free domestic youth exchange program.
AEP trips are free because we believe this experience ought to be a public good. Nothing should get in the way of a young person who wants to learn more about their country and their fellow citizens.
Hundreds of students have received the gift of an AEP trip thanks to scores of donors who care deeply about bringing our divided country together and offering our students an incredible experience.
The American Exchange Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
If you would prefer to make a donation via check or donor-advised fund, please mail to:
American Exchange Project
38 Balcom Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
EIN: 84-2485684
If you would like to discuss how you can have a larger impact, please contact us at:
508-709-9654
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Susan Scott | $1,000/Y
I am thrilled to support this program, because there is more than one right way to live a life. You ae helping students discover this up close and personal. Bravo!
Robert Rundbaken | $52.37
Moira
Really love this. As noted in CBS show, so important to meet people who are different. I was fortunate to go abroad and we hosted 3 exchange students. You learn so much from others. Would love to know what towns you are in.
Sapna | $500
As a pediatrician, this is an absolute gift to our children. I am so hopeful this program grows and becomes a must do for all our graduates.
Alina Orozco | $50/M
So glad to learn of this program today on CBS This Morning. In memory of JFK, Jr. and everyone who is invested in bringing us together and looking to the future to keep our country strong.
Linsey
I had a similar experience in high school and it changed my life! I’m happy to be a monthly donor. Thanks to CBS Sunday Morning for the introduction!
Vicki
What a wonderful opportunity for the young people who avail themselves of your program. When we travel and allow ourselves to have conversations with those whose experiences are different than ours we open our minds and hearts.
Ted | $104.42
Awesome Program ! Fabulous idea. My pleasure to donate.
Dan & Christina Linnell
We learned about this program on CBS Sunday Morning and were immediately drawn to its mission!
Shaun
Great idea
Melinda | $25
Such an amazing program. Wish our town was involved in this.
Kristina | $104.42
IN honor of my grandparents. Keep up good work of sponsoring civil conversations and friendships!
Kevin
Learned of this from CBS Sunday morning and applaud the cause!
Constantine Thanos | $25/M
God Bless your mission. I love the American Experiment and we must always be one nation, under God, indivisible!
Camilla Seth | $100
I have dreamt of such a program. I’d like to get involved. You need to grow! This should be a required element of civic education. We can knit ourselves to a higher level of understanding.
David Lurie | $250
In honor of Paul Solman.
Michael Moscovich
In honour of Paul Solman from a small town Canadian who knows from experience the divide between rural folk and city folk.
Albert | $100/M
A brilliant speech by Paul Solman in Camden, Maine last weekend mentioned AEP, which I hadn't known about. What an awesome project! I'm pleased to help.
Andrew Frishman | $100
Glad to support this important work and learning experiences!
Unitarian Universalist Church in Sangerville Maine | $86.50
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Sangerville, Maine took up a special collection this morning for your program. I met David McCullough last spring with several of his students. Gail D'Agostino - church treasurer
gregory | $2,500
Great Concept truly needed
Dael
In honor of the wedding of Kyle Kirwan and Emily Rensock!
Joseph M Caruso | $104.15
Russell and Helen Pyne | $250
Toni Goldberg | $50
Pritidhara Mohanty
I imagined an effort like this last year. I am glad you exist. I am happy to donate especially on MLK Day.
Judith Stoia | $259.92
Happy to support this important work
Michael Brown | $250
Keep leading the way to a stronger America!
Carla Singer | $104.15
Great concept!
Adaora | $519.52
AEP team, I am so inspired by this project and I feel some optimism bubbling up again. I am an immigrant who has been in the US for over 20 years. Back in the day before the current/obvious polarized moment, I felt that there was something brewing underneath us. I could not pin down what it was but I knew that there seemed to be a growing chasm and maybe if we could experience life from "the other side", we might "be better to one another and do better by one another". As a result, I considered what I thought could help us experience lives from different perspectives. I dreamed of starting a US version of the international focused organization, Women for Women International to do something similar to what you are doing. Life happened and cynicism pushed the ideas to the background. Fast forward years later and I do truly see the value in what you are doing. My field of work has also helped emphasize the benefits of this approach no matter how inconsequential it might seem. I am proud of you all for taking this leap and I am so proud of the teens who are taking the leap. Maybe there is hope after all. I am not sure as I still battle cynicism and a feeling of abject hopelessness, but I will keep my fingers crossed. I wish you all the best! Adaora (Springfield VA)