Transformation Trips

Transformation Trips are the heart of the Change a Heart Foundation. These immersive volunteer experiences send dedicated individuals into communities around the world where they are needed most. Volunteers work alongside local leaders to build homes, provide healthcare support, teach in schools, and develop sustainable community infrastructure.

How Transformation Trips Work

Each trip is carefully planned in partnership with local organizations to ensure that our work directly addresses the most pressing needs of the community. Volunteers are not simply visitors; they become active participants in the life of the community, forming bonds that last long after the trip ends.

Where We Have Served

Our Transformation Trips have taken volunteers to communities across Central America, the Caribbean, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Past projects include building homes and schools in Haiti, supporting clean water access in Uganda, and providing educational resources to children in underserved communities throughout Latin America.

The Impact on Volunteers

Volunteers who participate in Transformation Trips consistently describe the experience as life-changing. Many return home with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of global issues. The transformation is truly mutual: communities receive the support they need, and volunteers gain a broadened perspective that informs their lives and careers for years to come.

Past Trip Leaders

Our trips have been led by extraordinary individuals including Corey Kelly, Adrian Sahagun, Cassie Kelly, Savana Pfeifer, Tim Timothy Ippolito, Fatima Marquez, Brenda Vallejo, Sal Ornelas, Marissa Elder, Kristine Padilla, and Kristen Sink. Their leadership and dedication have made each trip a meaningful success.