THE COSMO – INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN DENMARK

For More Information Contact: Cheryssa Jensen, Promotions Representative

Office: 88 20 21 10, Mobile: 27 99 75 84, E-mail: cjensen@upwithpeople.org

Families in the Kolding area will have the unique opportunity to bring a bit of the world into their own homes between November 8^th and November 14^th when an international cast of Up with People arrives in Kolding as a stop on their 2009 world tour.

Host families are being sought to keep one or more students from the 85-member Up with People cast which represents 20 countries and more than 25 states.  “It is a great opportunity to experience other cultures while sharing your own,” explained Cheryssa Jensen. 

The opportunity to stay with local families during their stay in each community is a centerpiece of Up with People’s 22-week program.  The giving goes both ways…while families share their traditions and local attractions; the cast members share their experiences and cultures. 

Local host families are asked to provide a bed, local transportation at the beginning and end of each day, as well as breakfast and most dinners.  During most evenings, cast members will be home with the family to participate in their activities and interests.

In addition to many wonderful experiences with their new “son” or “daughter,” each host family will be invited to a special Up with People Show on Friday, November 13^th.

Host an Up with People Cast Member

“I can honestly say that the dozens of families who have opened their homes to me during my time with Up with People is one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences I have had,” said Cheryssa Jensen. “I still stay in contact with many of them and I believe they will become lifelong friends,” she added.

“Those with smaller children or young teens in their home often find that the Up with People cast members are wonderful role models and provide a glimpse into other countries, cultures and traditions they might not often experience in Kolding,” Jensen added.

Local families in the Kolding area are being sought to host the cast members between November 8^th and November 14^th. Those interested in hosting are encouraged to contact Cheryssa Jensen on the Kolding Advance Team at cjensen@upwithpeople.org or by calling 27 99 75 84.

Up with People’s visit to Kolding is sponsored by Aperian Global, Business Kolding, Kolding Realskole, and The Cosmo – International School of Southern Denmark.

Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious or political affiliations.  It provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world.  Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org.