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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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.

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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
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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 will be 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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Be praying about if God is callinig you to join this Mexico 2026 team. This is not an easy trip but it is rewarding in ways you can’t fathom until you’ve been there. You’re invited to think and pray, and then pray some more and keep thinking.

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Here is where various info can be found as the trip draws closer. Some documents will need to be filled out and returned. Others you can simply read online or print them off.

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Registration for Mexico 2026 is now open.
The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:59PM and the deadline will not be extended under any circumstances
Click on the big red sign up button

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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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