Hello to all of you who are interested in volunteering with HCS this new year 2008. Please email Pr. Jack to inquire about New Trip dates.  mailto:hope4streetkids@gmail.com

2008 HCS Mission Trips Details - HCS       

 VOLUNTEERS of Faith. . .

"WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE THE STREET CHILDREN"

Updated:Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:30:33 AM

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HCS?

COSTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

What to Bring: Suggested clothing and other Special Needs.    

Why GO?

  In the city of Manaus, Brazil, there is an estimated 300 youth who live on the streets full-time and an estimated 1400-1800 part-time. Jack and Penny are presently working with about 40 young boys they have found while walking the streets in Manaus, and 30 in Manacapuru.  In Brazil there are two different kinds of street child. "On the street" or those who return home each night, or every few days and "Of" the street, those who have no other place live but the street of Brazil.  Each week, Jack & Penny feed, talk and collect information on the young boys. In Brazil there is a legion of these unsupervised youth on the streets. Penny and Jack speak with all the children they encounter and photograph them. Those who have no other place to live become candidates for the HCS boys home.

HCS volunteer teams have traveled each year to Brazil since 1999. They are helping Jack & Penny to build a home where young boys have the opportunity to  live in a loving family surrounding. These are street kids, not your usual children. They have little understanding of what a family is supposed to be. Their home has been the street. Most of the kids have lived there over 5 years. Some over 10.

It would seem that a young boy would jump at the chance to leave the street, but unfortunately this is not true. Lack of trust and the failure of anyone ever trying to do something permanent to help these children have taught them to be leery of anything that sounds too good to be true.

The fact that Jack & Penny know so many of the older street boy helps them to build new relationships with the younger, newer boys they find on the street.

 God has blessed us! The HCS Boys Home includes dormitories, bath houses, kitchen/commissary, a school, and a new recreation building. Jack and Penny hope that this year with your help, we will be able to complete all facilities.  This will allow us to house 30 youth at the HCS Boys home.

In addition to the homes for the boys, we have built a new Church on Hope Island. See igreja batista nova esperanca.htm

This Home is the fist of two that are needed. One for boys and as God blesses us with the needed funds and personnel , we will transform this home into one for girls, and build a new one for our boys.

Project Description

Most of the time you will stay at the floating camp house across from  the HCS Boys camp. You will build new structures or help improve the existing buildings and grounds. While at the HCS camp, You will be working  side by side with the boys who have made a choice to leave the street. They will also enjoy showing you their home, church, and surrounding  jungle and river area. You will get to fish, site-see, and explore the surrounding area with them and Pr. Jack as your guide.  Please see  

Also, your team will have an opportunity to go to the street with Jack and Penny as they feed the street kids on you last night in Manaus Brazil. There may be opportunities to serve these kids by administering basic medical care, to them that night on the street.

Money: This Year for the first time in 4 years HCS has had to go up on trip costs. The dollar has dropped to the lowest level in 4 years.  It is now $2.17 to 1.  This is a 27% decrease in  your dollar here in Brazil in the past 2 years. This mainly affects in-country costs.

One Week Total trip cost:  approx. $1950. 00

NOTE:*Your cost may vary slightly  according to flight month and your city of origin.

HCS is not in the business of making money from it's volunteers. As a result we try and keep our trip prices affordable, and include as much as possible.

Price Does include  International Airfare from Miami to Manaus

NOTE: HCS allows up to $1,100.00 air expenses, if you can book your local and international for this, all your airfare will be covered. If not you will pay the difference. HCS travel agent will book this for you.

The remaining $850.00 is transferred to the missionaries bank for in-country expense. Due 30 days prior to travel.

Price does NOT include

• Any airfare expenses over $1,100
• Passport (estimate $60) good for 10 years
• Visa and Visa extension fee (HCS Travel agent will help you with visa)
• Any personal expenses incurred by your change of plans.
• Lunch, mineral water and soft drinks last   free day in Manaus.
• Gifts to project staffs and host family
• Telephone, internet
•  Immunization

Travel Information 

 Passport required

• HCS travel agent will send you a visa application to fill out. I will also send you a sample of how it needs to be completed.

• Send your passport and Visa application, overnight, insured.

• This process takes about 4-6 weeks. So I must have your passport and visa application by 8 weeks prior to trip

• VISA usually lasts for five years...so if you have been, look at your passport and check the date. You may not need it again.

Work Site Questions

Flexibility Required

Isaiah 55:8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," saith the LORD.

• We cook lunch and supper, The team cooks breakfast and is responsible for all meal clean up.

• We will provide plenty of mineral water, soft drinks and safe ice each day

• We'll have good meals each day. Meals will be onsite in our camp kitchen. If there is any special diet needs or health concerns please let me know.

• Good comfortable twin beds will be provided. You bring used sheets. The generator will run until about midnight, so there will be fans. You may prefer to sleep Brazilian style in a Hammock. 

• Hot/Cold showers

• Flush toilets

• Laundry service

• The camp is only about 15 minutes by boat from the city, so arrangements are possible for staying in a hotel in Manacapuru for an additional cost.

• Tools will be provided except each person should bring a hammer, tape measure, pencil and nail apron. If you don't have something - not a problem

• Supplies for building will be on site when we arrive 

• The night sounds are great when you sleep at the jungle camp..

• You will have the opportunity to fish, and explore the Amazon river and jungle with a street boy guide.

What to Bring: Suggested clothing and other needs.