Betsy Reeves has been hosting participants from across the country for 18 years.
“They do feel like family, and I get very attached. I do cry when they leave. It takes a lot to clean the house and get everything ready, but it’s fun and it’s not stressful,” said Reeves.
It’s a jam-packed schedule for the young women. Their host families become everything from chauffeurs to a shoulder to cry on. ”We’re their ‘mom’ for two weeks,” added Reeves. “We have some good talks. It’s fun to learn about their state, where they’re from.”For many, it’s their first time stepping foot in Alabama, and they say host families make it less daunting.
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