An Adventure Awaits You In New York City! Can dreams really come true in the city that never sleeps?   New York is the ultimate destination for people to chase their greatest hopes and dreams. Whether for Broadway or business, visitors stream in from all corners of the globe.   The largest city in the United States, more than 8 million people call New York City home. As the major port of entry for immigration, New York is one of the most culturally diverse areas of the US—as many as 800 languages can be heard in New York City.   With this many people and this...

  An Adventure Awaits You In Ecuador! From tropical coastline to high, snowy mountains, Ecuador appears to have it all. But poverty is hiding in its very capital.   Although prosperous on the whole, certain regions of Ecuador continue to struggle. In the beautiful country of Ecuador, impoverished people live with 12-15 people in a 2 bedroom home and fight to provide for their families.    In the face of hardship and hunger, religion is very dead to the people of Ecuador, and very few have a personal and real relationship with Jesus Christ.  The people of...

An Adventure Awaits You In Puerto Rico! Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. A commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico offers wealthy residents and tourists the comforts of America as well as exotic beaches and a relaxed Caribbean culture.    Sadly, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line, and unemployment always remains high. Most of the Puerto Rican people do not have access to services such as police protection and emergency mediacal care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the...

An Adventure Awaits You In Chicago Just beyond the glamour of the Magnificent Mile, hearts lie in ruin. Millions of guests visit the Windy City each year to experience the shopping, restaurants, and world famous landmarks. The famous elevated trains rumble above bustling streets that still retain the welcoming feel of a Midwestern community. Chicago’s warm, friendly atmosphere makes it a popular destination for tourists and businesses alike. The most diverse region in the Midwest, Chicago boasts over 200 ethnic and language groups. From the famous deep-dish pizza to Ukrainian...

An Adventure Awaits You In Jamaica! Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year, but poverty lurks just beyond the resort gates. Lush mountains descend to white, sandy beaches. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle houses, little more than sheds. And those families are the lucky ones. Homelessness is rampant. Mothers abandon children they can’t feed. Locals turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. Jamaica needs hope now more than ever. You can bring that hope. Wake to the smell of the world’s best coffee, then...

An Adventure Awaits You In Costa Rica! Behind the “Rich Coast” and thick rainforests in this beautiful country lies the challenge of a nation in transition. Situated on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica’s diverse plant and animal life attract thousands of eco-tourists each year. This rapidly developing country is one of the most stable, as well as most visited regions in Central America. Because of the growing tourism industry, many Costa Rican families have abandoned self-sufficient...