Au Pairs Celebrate J Day by donating to the INN

Have you ever heard of J Day? “It’s a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange. International exchange participants come together with their American hosts to "eat, play, and give" -- to share cultural diversity and American customs, to give back to their communities, and to have some fun. J Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program”.

Au pairs come to the US from around the world on a J-1 visa to spend a year with a host family learning the American way of life and caring for the host children. It’s a great way to enjoy cultural exchange! Au pairs share their culture with the host family by preparing foods from their country, teaching language, songs and games to the host children and parents enjoy the benefit of live-in childcare provided by an experienced, loving caregiver.

While in the US, au pairs often volunteer in their community. This Monday, August 7th is J Day. Au pairs with Au Pair Care are collecting items to donate to the INN, the Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen in Hempstead.

Items needed by the INN include canned and non-perishable foods, personal items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and baby items like bibs, t-shirts, diapers, wipes. For a complete list of needed items and how to donate go to https://the-inn.org/how-to-help/donategoods/faqs-for-donating-goods

For information about the au pair program and how you can host an au pair visit www.aupaircare.com

Or call Ann Koster at 516-682-8318