
Evelyn & Carissa Return Guatemala!!
Donation protected
Woohoo! Evelyn and I are returning to Panajachel, Guatemala. We visited for the first time in June of 2022. We are so thrilled to be returning!
The short story:
- This is a service trip. We will be joining other members of our faith community to work alongside a non profit.
- Our trip is June 29-July 6, 2024.
- While we will be helping to build a home, we certainly aren't needed for our construction skills . Our visiting and serving provides funds, encouragement to the staff, and a reminder to the community that they are not forgotten or abandoned by the global Church. We also have the opportunity to share our stories with YOU- and some of you may become faithful contributors to the work done in this area.
- Porch De Solomon and Casa Tat Loy are the programs we work with in Panajachel. Porch builds homes for impoverished indigenous people in the area. These people have historically been oppressed and neglected by the government. Many suffer greatly. Porch does many other things to support the indigenous community in addition to their building.
- Casa Tat Loy is the only alcohol and drug rehabilitation center serving the indigenous community in a very (very!) large geographical area. As is common for oppressed peoples, drug addiction and alcoholism are rampant. Casa Tat Loy serves an incredibly needed role in the area.
Your donations will cover the following costs for each of us:
AIRLINE: $975.50
PORCH FEE (covers our room/board/gas etc, so we are not a financial drain on the organization ): $770
TRAVEL INSURANCE: $30
TIP FOR PORCH STAFF: $20
TOTAL: $1,795.50
Any gifts rec'd above and beyond will help us support extra needs for the family whose home we build, extra money for the staff/organization, and the support of other local business people that Porch supports.
Thanks for considering donating to our trip!
Organizer
Carissa Martin
Organizer
Tallahassee, FL