*~apoyo~*

Hello amig@s!

I am writing now to ask that you consider supporting me on this journey.
The average cost of each YAGM volunteer is $11,000 (this includes-flights, health insurance, housing, food allowance, local cell phones, 3 retreats, and a small living stipend). The ELCA covers most of the expense, but encourages each volunteer to raise at least $4,000.

Here's how you can help:

Make A Donation 

Mail in this form with a check or call 1-800-638-3522 to make a credit card donation. Please be sure to use my contribution code "GCS3188" (write it along with my name in the memo line of the check, or tell it to the person on the phone). 

Buy a calendar date

The cost to support me per day is $30. If you have a day that is significant to you, your friends, or family (birthdays, anniversaries, arbor day etc.), please consider buying that day. If you decide to buy a calendar date email me (apaigekaplan@gmail.com) the date you'd like to purchase. When that day comes, I will post a shout-out on my blog and newsletter and send you an email with pictures and an update of how I celebrated your special day.  

While the financial support is helpful, the most important support I can receive for this coming year is your thoughts and prayers (and hopefully some letters!). Thanks in advance for following my ~journey~

xo,
Alyssa

So what's this all about?!?!

Hola a tod@s!

Thanks for visiting me via the interwebs. This a blog that will try to follow the next 12 months of mi vida as I move to Mexico and begin my time in the ~*real world*~ (whatever that is...).

This year I'll be serving with Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). YAGM is an ethical and socially conscious international service organization that affords young adults ages 21-29 the opportunity to integrate themselves into communities across the globe. With work placements in local congregations, schools, and other NGOs, YAGMs accompany their global brothers and sisters as they work together to continue the holy work of serving those left at the margins of today’s society. My specific work placement and host community assignment are still in the works #staytuned #illblogaboutitwheniknow #thatswhyihavethisthing. 

I'll head to Chicago August 19th for a week of domestic training before flying to Mexico the 26th. You can follow my literal and spiritual journey here on this handy blog! I'll try to post with as much frequency as possible and promise lots of #culturallysensitive pictures!! Thanks so much for your support. Y'all are the real MVPs.

besos y abrazos,

Alyssa

PS-Also #staytuned for ways you can support my time in Mexico both with thoughts and prayers as well as financially.