GO Haiti
July 11-18th, 2015
High School Focus Trip
Applications:
Our Northview GO Team application process is meant to ensure a safe, well-balanced team environment on all of our GO teams. Approximately 5-6 months before a trip, the application process will open. The application will remain open until the stated application deadline. GO Team applicants can expect to receive a confirmation e-mail the week applications close for this trip. At the time of the application confirmation message, the applicant will have one week to return all requested documents which will be provided in the confirmation e-mail as well as pay the deposit to secure a spot on the team.
You can find trip applications at:
Application Deadline for this trip is: March 22nd, 2015
Trip Cost: $1500.00
If confirmed for this GO trip opportunity, a $200 deposit is due by April 3rd, 2015. This deposit is non-refundable as it is used to reserve your air-ticket. Upon confirmation, it is our expectation that each team member will begin fundraising immediately as needed. By May 15th, 2015 it is our goal that each team member be at least 50% funded for their trip to secure the purchase of the airline ticket for their trip. If you are not able to raise 50% of your trip cost by May 15th, 2015 a second deposit of an additional $200 will be due. 100% of your trip cost should be paid no later than July 3rd, 2015.
The trip cost includes insurance coverage, airfare, lodging and meals. Passport fees are not included. When considering a GO Team trip, it is important to remember that your trip cost must be paid in full 1 week before the trip departs. Should an applicant not have the resources to pay for their trip in full, they could possibly be asked to postpone their trip until the next opportunity to visit the same location they have applied for.
Fundraising:
Northview Outreach believes in growing a global community to serve not only as goers but also as senders. We believe it is in the best interest and health of the GO team participant to be sent by their community. As a department, global outreach does not organize any fundraisers for GO Team applicants; we rely on our community to send our teammates to the extent they feel led. Each individual GO team member is welcome and encouraged to find creative ways to raise funds independent of the church or through support letters to friends and family members. Additional fundraising coaching can be requested at the time of confirmation should the applicant have any questions. Please contact Raegan LaCava at for more information.
Once your deposit has been paid, you can begin fundraising. Please keep in mind that when you are fundraising, donations made to Northview Church on your behalf are intended for the trip – not for you personally. If a note is attached to a donation for you specifically, we will honor that request. However, any overages made on your behalf cannot be refunded to you nor can they be refunded to the giver. All overages in gifts will go to the general trip funding and ministry costs. If you prefer to not directly raise funds through Northview Church, you are welcome to use other vehicles such as “GO Fund Me” or “Pay-Pal” – just be sure that your supporter and donors realize that they will not be given tax credit for a charitable donation if they do not donate directly through Northview Church.
To make payments online or to instruct potential donors to make payments towards your support through Northview Church, they will need to go to Once on that page you will either choose to “create an account” or you will access your already existing account. Inside the giving module you’ll click the icon on the far right of the page that says “giving”. Click the large blue button that says “click here to give now” and select the drop down account, “Support for a Haiti GO team member”. Please be sure to place a team members name below in the comments section to ensure that the donation goes to the right person. To donate by check, please be sure to instruct your donor’s to NOT put your name in the memo line of the check but rather, attach a note to it indicating that it is intended for your trip. Adding a name to the memo line of the donors check will require us submit the donation as not a payment rather than a gift, thus making it not qualified for tax donation credit per IRS mandate. Also, please ask donors NOT to put their gifts in the weekend offering but rather mail or bring it into the church office in an envelope marked to the attention of Raegan LaCava. For cash donations, also please turn those in to the Northview office rather than the offering buckets. Mark them to Raegan’s attention and if a tax receipt is requested, please include the name and address of the giver.
Passport Requirements:
A valid passport is required to enter Haiti. If you do not currently have a passport, one must be obtained no later than the first training session. If you have a passport but the expiration date is within 6 months of the trip you will be required to obtain a renewed passport.
Vaccinations:
No vaccinations are required for Haiti. However, we do recommend consulting your family doctor for recommendations before traveling on any GO Team. For more information about vaccinations, go to the Centers for Disease Control website at
Team Building Sessions:
When considering availability for a trip, one should consider not only the dates of the trip itself, but also each of the Team Building sessions. Team building sessions are mandatory for all short-term missionaries regardless of mission experience. You must get approval to miss any sessions prior to accepting a spot on this mission trip.
Team Building Dates:
TBD
For More Information please contact:
Ryon Kaopuiki
317-501-0654
Fundraising Sample Letter Guide:
Date
Dear ______,
This ______(date) I will be blessed with the opportunity to travel to ______(location) with my church on a Global Outreach trip. We will be working alongside our local partner, ______, to build relationships and assist them in their ministry to ______.
I am feeling called to this particular work because ______.
I’m sure this will be a life-changing experience for me and a time to humble myself before the Father. I ask for your prayers as I embark on this adventure.
Please pray for our:
- Safe travel and safety while in country
- The ministry we will be doing – that hearts would be prepared to receive it
- That God would prepare my heart for His work
* You may want to include a favorite scripture about prayer here
The total cost of this trip is $______. I pray and trust that God will provide. Suggested donations might be $50, $100, or $250, but any amount is greatly appreciated! If you would like to help support me financially, in addition to your prayers, please visit please be sure to click the account that says “Support for GO team member (Location, Month)” and add my name to the comments section before submitting an online donation. You can also make checks payable to Northview Church, and send them to my address. Please do not include my name anywhere on the check or in the memo line. It is best to indicate that your donation is purposed for my fund by adding a separate note attached with the check with my name. Funds received with my name included on the check will not be counted for donation tax credit per IRS regulations.
If you have any questions about the trip, you can call me (______), or if you would like to learn more about this trip, you can log onto
Thank you for your time and God Bless!
Sincerely,