THE FRESH AIR FUND, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. HOST A CHILD Thanks to host families who open up their homes for one or two weeks each summer, children growing up in New York City’s toughest neighborhoods have experienced the joys of Fresh Air vacations. More than 65% of all children are reinvited to stay with their host family, year after year. There is no such thing as a “typical” host family. If you have room in your home – and your heart – to host a child,...

If you’re a dad with a daughter, you know that dancing with her is a magical moment for both of you, whether she is just three and you’re giving her a twirl, or if you’re dancing at her wedding. Knowing this, moms put on this father-daughter dance to raise money for a village in Africa. It’s a nice idea. In contrast to “The Chicken Dance,” “The Macarena,” “The Twist” and “The Electric Slide,” there was “Imagine.” Little girls in their fanciest party dresses paused, lifted their faces and watched the pictures projected on the wall of the gym where they had been dancing with their dads. » Click to enlarge image ...