Any ideas for raising money for going over to germany?

As I explained in a previous question of mine, I am leaving to go to Germany in June for the United Games of Nations program for youth leaders around the world with my sister. Our dad had been out of work for a year and a half and now makes half what he used to. I don’t have a regular job because if I’m going to make it to college I have to have the grades for scholarships…We’re trying to raise the funds to make this trip possible, we’ve written letters to politicians-30 of them to be exact and either got nothing or next to nothing.

We’ve also organized several fundraisers but nothing seems to be coming in because of the economy. Any donations are tax deductable too, but still only about $200 came in. If funds aren’t raised soon the trip won’t be possible, and we won’t be able to represent the US in the program.

If anyone has any suggestions for raising money or for someone that I should write to please let me know.