Welcome to the Mexico 2026 page

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In July of 2026, a group of people will be traveling to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in order to build houses for families who currently have no house of their own. We will build the houses from start to finish, from cement slab to metal roof.

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Please keep these 20 people in your prayers as they prepare to travel and be a part of this life-changing opportunity

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Casas por Cristo has been building houses in Mexico, Guatemala, The Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras since 1993 and have provided houses for more than 7,000 families. They will be our hosts, guides, and leaders from the moment we exit the airport in El Paso and then enter that same airport a week later.

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Here’s some important info

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When
July 18 – 25, 2026

Where
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

How
rented bus to Chicago with an overnight at a church and the flying to El Paso, TX where our hosts will meet us and take us across the border into Mexico

Who
You will need to have completed 6th grade in order to go on this Love Journey. Middle and High School students as well as young adults and college students are invited to join us

Host
Casas por Cristo
(click ^)

Cost
$200 per person
Due to our partnership with Lambeau Field, our fundraising efforts mean we can offer this trip to everyone heavily subsidized. As in, the cost of this trip is much, much more than $200. But this is why we fundraise at Lambeau. If $200 is a hardship for you or your family, scholarships are available when you sign up.

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There are 2 required Team Gatherings and everyone who signs up agrees that they are commiting to be at both

Team Gathering #1
Saturday, May 16
12 – 4 PM
St. Thomas Church in Menasha

Team Gathering #2
Wednesday, July 15
7AM – 7PM
at an area ropes course
(meet at St. Thomas and we’ll all ride together)

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There were Two Identical Meetings giving people a whole bunch of information about this amazing trip.

Info Meeting #1
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 PM (during D-Groups)
In the Youth Room at St. Thomas

Info Meeting #2
Sunday, January 11
11:30 AM (after church)
in the Lounge at St. Thomas

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Where are we gonna stay while we’ll be in Mexico?
Casas por Cristo has 2 large and secure facilities in Ciudada Juarez. One is called The SHOC and the other is called The DEPO. Our group will be staying at one of them.

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Will I need a passport for this trip?
Yes, 100%. You must have either a passport book or passport card. This is not an option. You will need to apply for one at least 3 months before this trip. If you already have one, you need to make sure it will not expire before the end of July 2026.

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You might be asking,
“What can I do right now?”

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Please keep this trip in your daily prayers

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Below are many documents that you can click on, read through, and even print if you’d like

Mexico 2026 – Travel Itinerary

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Registration for Mexico 2026 closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and will not reopen
Please consider joining us for
Appalachia 2027
or
San Fran 2028
(the dates are officially set for both trips)

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During The Packers’ season we will need volunteers to help us serve cake and ice cream up in the suites. This is our primary fundraiser for all Love Journeys we take so if you’re considering joining us in 2025 or beyond, we need your volunteer time. Volunteers need to be at least 14. If you’re 12 or 13 (6th grade) you are still invited to join us any time we do a Love Journey.
For more information and required volunteer training online, please go to
styg.com/signup

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If you need to contact Aran with questions or need more information, you can do so in many different ways:

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Aran Walter

aranwalter@gmail.com

(920) 379-6229 – call or text

www.facebook.com/aranwalter

@aranwalter on snapchat, instagram, twitter, whatsapp, tiktok, etc.

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