The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project is looking for teenagers and their families to host a teen from Northern Ireland during the month of July.
      The teens who are coming to the United States are 15-years-old and the Mahoning Valley Ulster Project is looking for families who have teenage children between the ages of 14-17-years-old to host the children from Northern Ireland from June 26 - July 17.
      The Northern Irish teens and American host teens are provided with a variety of spiritual, social and service opportunities. They gather to engage in group discussion and dialogs to help to begin to understand that they share much common ground. They also participate in many community service projects including working at day care centers. There are also many opportunities for fun as the teens gather for picnics, swim parties, dances and golf activities.
      Ecumenical services and Time of Discovery sessions focus on the theme of Faith, Love, Hope and Peace and Underground sessions are discussions in an atmosphere of tolerance building the bonds of friendship, trust and understanding.
      All expenses for the host teen and Northern Irish teen will be paid by the Ulster Project, except for the host family contributions such as room, board, local transportation, and family outings.
      The Northern Irish teens bring their own pocket money and monies to purchase gifts to take back home.
      Car pooling and rides are available to get teens to the project’s events.
      “The project has been described by past participants as the best month of their lives,” says local coordinator Greg Hartz who adds, “participants in the project agree that the friendships and activities of the month make it an exceptional experience that they will never forget.”
      For more information, call Greg Hartz at 330-770-1440.