Invest In a More Connected America
American Exchange Project is on a mission to transform the way young people experience this country. Imagine a world where high school seniors from every corner of the country have the opportunity to travel to a hometown completely different from their own—meeting new people, experiencing different ways of life, and forging meaningful, durable connections. This is the vision of American Exchange Project: to make free domestic senior exchanges a civic rite of passage for future generations.
Why does this matter? Because our nation contains multitudes, and that's one of its greatest strengths. When young people learn to appreciate the unique stories, traditions, and challenges of communities different from their own, they don’t just grow as individuals—they become the empathetic, understanding leaders our future needs. American Exchange Project participants leave their exchanges with broadened horizons, lifelong friendships, and a deeper commitment to building a more connected America.
Your support makes this vision possible. Together, we can create life-changing experiences for students and pave the way for a stronger, more empathetic future. Donate today, and be part of the movement.
With Gratitude,
The American Exchange Project Team
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If you would prefer to make a donation via check, please mail to:
American Exchange Project
675 VFW Parkway, Suite 328
Chestnut Hill, MA 02647
If you have questions or would like to discuss other ways to donate (e.g. donor-advised fund, IRA, wire, stock transfer, corporate sponsorship), please contact Giselle Ferro Puigbo, Chief Revenue & Development Officer, at donate@americanexchangeproject.org.
American Exchange Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extend provided by law. Our tax ID # is 84-2485684.
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Our donors
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Cathy Cooper McKibban
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$250
Please apply to the Naples FL program
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Karen Bach
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$500
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Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River
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$1,041.44
$500 for Toms River HS North and $500 for TR South
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Jonathan
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$225.20
Please make sure that this donation is given to the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, American Exchange initiative. The total represents 12 x 18 and 18 is a significant number in the Jewish tradition and means 'life'.
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Heather
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$104.42
Celebrating your vision of bringing our young people together. Brilliant! United we stand.
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Michael and Hermine Leiderman
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$100
So thankful for AEP. I hope one day, our grandson can get this opportunity to learn these lessons
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Devon Hawkins
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$520.87
We raised funds for AEP as part of a course in the UCA Honors College, which is specifically focused on issues of community in all its forms. Your organization, and your staff, inspired us! We were so happy to share in and spread its message.
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gregory
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$10,000
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Sonja Czarnecki
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$500
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Erez Levin
What a fantastic initiative! Let's make it the norm for all American students!
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John
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$22
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Bill Hodes
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$500/Y
I tried but failed to facilitate some connections, so I am left with the old codgers' next best shot--a donation. (I talked to Paul Solman, my best friend in high school, about Florida and Alaska. You got there, but not through me.)
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Emmett
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$56.53
For Terry and Stephen
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Daniel Stone
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$104.42
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Maret Freeman
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$100
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Kimberley Taylor-Beer
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$100
What an excellent idea! Thank you for bringing our youth together!
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MICHAEL MOSCOVICH
Honouring Paul Solmon
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Adah
I saw a segment on CNS Sunday Morning about this program and immediately wanted to support this cause. I am a university professor and am constantly hoping for a better future for my students and fearing for the survival of democracy. These young people are the future and deserve to thrive in a less divided, more tolerant environment. Thank you for what you are providing for these young people!
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Margaret
In Honor of Mike Wilonsky
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Howard Bunn
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$2,500
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ROBERT TOBIN
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$500
I was in the Navy years ago and met a variety of Americans. I think the AEP is a great idea.
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Julie
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$100
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Sheila Troupe
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$104.42
I have truly believed in exposure to others as a way of life since I was young. Thank you for this fantastic program and I truly love your mission. My daily mantra has been from the following poem by an unknown author in the book "Something To Live By" collected and annotated by Dorothea S. Kopplin, page 76. If I knew you and you knew me, If both of us could clearly see And with an inner sight divine The meaning of your heart and mine I'm sure that we should differ less And clasp our hands in friendliness. If I knew you and you knew me, As each one knows his own self, we Could look each other in the face And see therein a truer grace. Life has so many hidden woes, So many thorns for every rose; The "why" of things our hearts would see If I knew you and you knew me
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Jennifer Dryfoos
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$100
Here's to bringing out divided country together.
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sheri Ferguson
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$260.59
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Julie Winters
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$312.65
Saw the CBS Sunday morning segment. I fully support your mission and I hope you are successful giving American youth this experience.
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Laura
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Mary
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$26.34/M
I saw the 60 Minutes segment. I was so impressed by David McCullough. I am in full agreement with his view of our current social climate and his vision for a better future that I want to contribute.
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Robina Sanders
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$104.42
What a wonderful organization. It can help strengthen the torn fabric of our riven country. Born, raised and schooled in New England, as a junior in college I chose to become an exchange student at University of New Mexico, rather than in Europe at Oxford or Bologna, knowing I'd visit Europe later, but asking myself when would I have the opportunity to live in and explore the southwest? It was life-changing. Thank you and good luck.
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Sandra
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$17.76/M
A mission critical to increasing communication and understanding in the next generation of Americans. Bravo.