Trip Total: $1940
Deposit: $500, due at sign up
Progress Payment: $500, due December 15
Final Balance: $940, due February 1
Handfuls of Hope partners with physicians, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, opticians, and other medical professionals to address the urgent healthcare needs of underserved communities through medical mission trips.
Working alongside dedicated local medical professionals who generously volunteer their time and expertise, our teams establish temporary clinics that provide essential care and become a lifeline for entire communities. For individuals who are unable to travel to a clinic, smaller teams venture into surrounding villages to bring medical care directly to their homes.
Each medical mission typically lasts 3–5 days, during which our teams serve thousands of men, women, and children. Our clinics are fast-paced, often caring for entire families in a single visit. To meet the high demand while providing organized, effective care, nurses triage patients, follow established protocols, and use their clinical judgment to determine when a provider’s evaluation is needed.
On average, our teams care for 400–800 patients each day, providing primarily primary care services to address a wide range of medical needs.
More than providing healthcare, these missions offer an opportunity to show compassion, restore dignity, build relationships, and share the love of Christ with individuals and families who might otherwise have limited access to medical services. Through the dedication of our volunteers and the partnership of local professionals, Handfuls of Hope brings hope and healing to communities in need.
Trip Total: $2,100
Deposit, due at registration: $500
Progress Payment, due January 15, 2027: $500
2nd Progress Payment, due March 15, 2027: $500
Final Payment, due May 15, 2027: $600
Our Summer Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic is a powerful opportunity to serve alongside a local church and make a lasting impact in surrounding communities while sharing the love of Christ.
Throughout the trip, we’ll participate in a variety of outreach ministries, each offering a meaningful way to serve. Our Vacation Bible School (VBS) teams will reach hundreds of children across multiple villages, sharing the hope, joy, and truth of God’s Word. Through our Isaiah 58 food outreach, teams will provide food to families facing hardship, meeting practical needs and offering encouragement. We’ll also have special opportunities to minister to children in a local hospital and/or at an orphanage, bringing compassion, comfort, and the love of Jesus to children who need it most.
For those who enjoy hands-on service, there will be construction projects for every skill level. From painting and small repairs to masonry and helping build new structures, there are plenty of ways to put your hands to work and make a difference.
No matter how you serve, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, encourage others, grow in your faith, and be part of what God is doing in the Dominican Republic.
Who Should Go?
Everyone has a place on this mission trip! With a wide variety of ministry opportunities, this trip is designed for everyone—from preteens to “mature” adults. You don’t need previous mission trip experience or special skills to participate. Whether you love working with children, serving families, caring for others, or tackling hands-on projects, there’s a place for you.
Come with a willing heart, a spirit of service, and a desire to share the love of Christ. You may arrive ready to make a difference in the lives of others, but you’ll likely discover that God uses the experience to change your heart, too.
Handfuls of Hope is proud to present a very special evening with Christian artist Danny Gokey!
Discount for Group tickets (10 or more) and Meet & Greet Admission are available
Handfuls of Hope Inc.
PO Box 6025, 249 Homestead Road, Building 5 Suite 1, Hillsborough NJ 08844
Handfuls of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization
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