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VACATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Brazil | Dominican Republic  |  Guatemala 

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Transformational Journeys are for anyone--individual, family, church, school or organization --who wants to see the world and their own life from a different perspective.
     

    TJ participants at building dedication, Recife, Brazil, June, 2003

Transformational Journeys 2008 - 2009 Current Trip Schedule

JUNE
Dates   Country   Location   Project   Deposit Deadline ($250)
June 6 – June 15   Guatemala   San Andres Semetabaj   Foundation Slab   CALL FOR INFO
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leader: Luis Alvarado
                 
JUNE/JULY
June 27 – July 6   Guatemala   San Andres Semetabaj   Masonry walls - 4 foot around foundation of building RESERVED FOR:                                                           Woods Chapel Church, Lee's Summit, MO   TRIP FULL
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leaders: Luis Alvarado and Sherri Odell
                 
JULY
July 11 – July 20    Guatemala   San Andres Semetabaj   Erection of a prefabricated steel building   CALL FOR INFO
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leaders: Luis Alvarado and Jereme Abshire
                 
JULY/AUGUST
July 25 - August 3   Guatemala   San Lucas Toliman   Roofing a residential home in La Puerta   CALL FOR INFO
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leaders: Luis Alvarado and Jereme Abshire
                 
                 
SEPTEMBER
September 5 – September 14   Guatemala   Chuisicap   Masonry walls - 4 foot around foundation of building      June 15, 2008
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leader: Candace Kaster
                 
September 12 – September 21   Haiti   Gwo Jean   Cultural Immersion (no work project)   June 15, 2008
Trip Leader: Sarah Cool
                 
September 19 – September 28   Guatemala   Chuisicap   Erection of a prefabricated steel building   June 15, 2008
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leaders: Candace Kaster and Jereme Abshire
OCTOBER
October 3 – October 12   Guatemala   Pampojila   Fuel efficient, wood-burning, cook stove construction RESERVED FOR:                                                            First Congregational Church, Boulder, CO   TRIP FULL
Trip Leaders: Candace Kaster and Will Smith
                 
                 
October 17 – October 26   Guatemala   Pampojila   Fuel efficient, wood-burning, cook stove construction RESERVED FOR:                                                            First Congregational Church, Boulder, CO   TRIP FULL
Trip Leaders: Candace Kaster and Will Smith
                 
NOVEMBER
November 7 – November 16   Guatemala   San Lucas Toliman   Roofing the church common room (Phase 1)   June 20, 2008
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leader: Sarah Cool and Jereme Abshire
                 
                 
November 14 – November 23   Guatemala   San Lucas Toliman   Roofing the church common room (Phase 2)   July 1, 2008
          Trip is in partnership with Strickland Construction and Side by Side International
Trip Leader: Sarah Cool and Jereme Abshire
                 
DECEMBER
December 5 – December 14   Haiti   Gwo Jean   Cultural Immersion (no work project)   July 20, 2008
Trip Leader: Sarah Cool
                 
                 
December 12 - December 21   Guatemala   San Lucas Toliman   Coffee Work and Immersion Trip   July 20, 2008
Trip Leader: Candace Kaster
                 
2009 TRIPS
JANUARY
January 2 - January 11   Guatemala   Quixaya   Artist's Trip (Teaching youth to paint)                            RESERVED FOR: Benedictine College   August 22, 2008
Trip Leader: To be announced
APRIL
April 8 – April 18   Guatemala   San Lucas Toliman   Semana Santa (Holy Week, Cultural Immersion)   TBD
Trip Leader: Candace Kaster

    All trips will be confirmed with specific trip information on our website as details become available.  Please check with our office for prices, scholarships, and reservations.  We cannot guarantee our prices after the reservation dates.  All trips are tax-deductible.  Check with your tax preparer for specifics.     

Contact us by E-mail at tjourney@sbcglobal.net or fill out our response form for the latest information on these and other newly scheduled trips.              

"...What a trip!  Completely selfless people...I could easily stay for six months.  It feels right.  I hope I never look at my life with such pessimism again.  This truly was a Transformational Journey!"
Denise DiPiazzo (right)
Architect, Heinlein+Schrock, Kansas City, MO

 

Individuals and family groups join with others from diverse places and backgrounds to form a travel group of 12-25 persons.  They find their common ground as they experience a new culture "close-up" and work together in  humanitarian service projects.  Meaningful, lasting friendships often grow from these groups.

If you can recruit 12 or more from your church, school, work place, or organization, we can arrange a trip that is unique to the personality and interests of your group.  We require a minimum of three months lead time on these custom-designed trips.





Our destinations in Brazil,  Guatemala,  Dominican Republic and Kenya provide a wide range of cultural and service-learning opportunities.  Your group may be involved in:

(1) helping build a school, clinic, church, or community center;

(2) teaching, mentoring, or caring for children;

(3) leading recreation and sports activities for youth or children;

(4) assisting with much needed health-care services such as medical and dental clinics;

(5) leading creative music, drama, or dance workshops;  

(6) assisting in religious or festive events. 

 

  

      Melissa Bolden, second from right

"My experience in Brazil taught me the priceless value of opening your arms and your heart to others. I discovered a world of joy and happiness in people who quickly became my extended family.  And in myself I discovered a simpler, more peaceful spirit."
Melissa Bolden, Creative Product Designer Hallmark Cards, Inc

Contact us at : tjourney@sbcglobal.net

PHONE: 816/808-3668

Whatever your gift or ability, you will find a place to serve real needs on a TJ trip!

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