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Mexico:

For more details, contact our coordinator:  Kim Rex at: Kim.Rex@wnco.com

                     December 2007 Trip

You will visit 3 orphanages that serve as a refuge for children in need of a loving home and future hope.

This Mission is a great opportunity for those who would love to make a big impact in the lives of children in Mexico, but only have limited available time.  These trips are typically completed in 4 days.

On this trip to El Mision, MX  we will visit three orphanages, delivering food, clothing, and aid to the children.  We will also spend time playing games/crafts with the children.  Enjoy this rewarding experience, sharing your blessings with those in need. 

We also make time to enjoy the beauty of Mexico, taking time to sight see, relax on the beach, visit local winery’s, or horseback ride.  The locals open their homes to us and are a delight to be around.

La Mision trip at a glance:

April Trip is full, but we will announce future trip soon.  Please join us on the next mission!

Dates:  Friday, April 11, 2008 through Monday April 14, 2008

Friday:  Arrive at the SAN airport around 12:00.  We will share rental cars and drive past the Tijuana border.  Our final destination is about 1 hour drive past the border to La Mision, MX.  That evening we will organize the donations for the 3 orphanages, enjoy dinner, and time at the beach.

Saturday:  Spend the day at Ensenda-Rancho El Milagro Childrens home.  Please bring any games or crafts that you would like to play with the children.

Sunday:  Spend the day at El Porvenir-Casa De Paz Orphanage and Fara orphanage.  Afterward, we will visit the winery country and enjoy dinner in San Antonio De Las Minas.

Monday:  Enjoy the morning on the beach.  We will drive back to San Diego in the early afternoon.

Cost:

Accommodations:

The locals have generously opened their homes for our use.  The only lodging fee is the cleaning expense of approximately $10-$20 per person.

Rental Car:

Food:

Restaurants and grocery stores are moderately priced.

Donation:

A donation of $50 per person will be collected for a Costco gift card to purchase rice and beans.

Things to know:

1. Immunizations – We did not get any immunizations prior to our last mission, however consult your doctor to get his advice.

2. Suggested personal clothing – Bring as little as possible to fit in your carry on bag.  This will allow your checked in pieces for donations.  We suggest casual clothes for warm weather.  Also bring a jacket, sunscreen, and beach attire.  Comfortable shoes.  Keep jewelry to a bare minimum.  We also suggest bringing hand sanitizer.

   3.  Emergency phone numbers/contacts of trip coordinators:

         Will be provided by Mission Coordinator following Trip Registration.

4. Food and water – there are local grocery stores to buy water, food, and snacks at a reasonable cost.

5. General packing:

   Pack light

   Suntan lotion

   Phrase book

   First aid kit

   Camera

Donations:  The needs change seasonally.                      Photo from December 2007

We are currently requesting:

Toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, medicine, dish soap, ajax, wooden clothes pins

Kitchen Items:  plastic plates/forks/spoons, cups, foil, scrub brushes. 

Clothes: shoes, blankets, computers, jackets.

Games/Crafts/Face Painting/Bubbles/etc to play with the children

To Register:

• Volunteers need to be AAI members (you can join on the website at the Membership Tab).  There is a $35 fee and benefits are explained.
• There is a $50 AAI Registraton fee for each trip.
• There is a $50 donation fee for the trip (to be given to the children while in-country)
• Everything is tax deductible (we need to document volunteer time and donations)
• Volunteer need to sign a release form

Location:

We will be traveling near Ensenada, which is approximately 70 miles from the border