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Jack was joined us over the summer on our final community service program for teens in the BVI. He and a friend have organized a non-profit that collects and distributes tools to communities in need. He hopes to send tools to the BVI as a thank you for the wonderful time he had during his stay.
Mike and Chantal are four-time VISIONS leader alums who now live in Asheville, NC, and are leading a small nonprofit organization—Hell or High Water—that is working to restore their city post Hurricane Helene.
In summer 2024, VISIONS high school volunteers made a difference through community service projects in the British Virgin Islands. These experiences offer teens the chance to grow, develop empathy, and accomplish impactful work while immersed in new cultures.
VISIONS launches a new program specific to the Galapagos Islands, aiming to involve teens in important sustainability projects on a local permaculture farm.
As this summer 2019 begins to wrap up, VISIONS summer service trips continue to build, bond and explore. The following highlights provide overviews of the service projects, cultural experiences and adventures that are unique to each program.
Thanks to the community, Cedric’s family and VISIONS leaders and participants all working together, Cedric’s passion for community service lives on.