An adventure awaits you in Boston! One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston played an important role in the American Revolution and the early events that formed our nation. Known as the “Athens of America”, many of our nation’s famous writers, poets, and philosophers lived and taught there – shaping education and thought for centuries to come. Today, it’s the seat of some of the greatest minds in the country, from the halls of Harvard to the podiums of MIT.  Known for its food, tourist attractions like the iconic Fenway Park and Boston...

An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!           Nicaragua has been called the land of lakes and volcanoes. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  As the poorest nation in Central America, almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population lives beneath the poverty line. One in four Nicaraguans is starving or suffering from malnutrition. Nicaragua needs your encouragement....

An adventure awaits you in Western PA! Just an hour outside of the bustling city of Pittsburgh lies a small town fighting for its life. Tucked in a valley between the Appalachian Mountains, the mining community of Johnstown, Pennsylvania struggles to survive. Throughout its history, tragic floods have repeatedly devastated the valley, killing thousands and driving residents and employers alike to higher ground. Recent economic growth has hinted at a recovery in Johnstown, but this area faces an uphill climb. Almost 20 percent of families live below the poverty line.Many people face these...

An adventure awaits you in Brazil!         Thousands of bright umbrellas stretch to the horizon, and powdery warm sand sifts between your toes. But not everything in Rio de Janeiro is sun, sand, and music. The beloved Christ the Redeemer statue stands high on a hill watching over this wealthy city. But as the world economy struggles, the divide between rich and poor in Rio widens. The growing homeless population in Rio feels forgotten. The city’s leaders are carefully cultivating its image to be friendly to business and tourists alike. The city recently...

           Considered one of the top ten family-friendly beaches in the world, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina hosts more than two million tourists a year. Hilton Head offers world-class tennis and golf, cultural events, and boasts many gated communities filled with prominent and wealthy residents.  The island is named after Captain William Hilton, who in 1663 identified it and named “Hilton’s Head” after himself. The island features 12 miles of beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean. This island is a beautiful place, rich with...

          New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture located on the Mississippi River. The birthplace of jazz, it is a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but slowly national attention...