NCOBS has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the eBay Foundation to support its Florida FINS program. The grant, which will be used to purchase new gear, came by way of a nomination from a parent of a participant who was so grateful for the experience, and the impact it had on their family, that she asked the company she works for, eBay Enterprises, to support the school.

Last week, both Aspen, who participated in a 20-day FINS wilderness expedition and her mother, Lisa, returned to the base camp to present the grant check. “It was really inspiring to hear them both talk about the impact that the program has had on them,” said Katie Dalbey, Director of At-Risk Programs in Florida. “To see Aspen’s excitement as she reconnected with her instructors, and to hear her talk about her goal of one day becoming an Outward Bound instructor too.”

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