Social Media Resources

Below are files you can use for your social media posts to help you fundraise for your trip to Tijuana.

Feel free to download these images to use in your social media fundraising. They are available to use right away or you can customize/ edit them as you see fit to help you hit your fundraising goals.


Facebook Cover Images





Other Images (Instagram Ready)

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