2025 Seating Clinics - Dates are set!

Bad Moon Rising - Ecuador project postponed until April  5 through 11, 2026.  Violated our own policy here and paid the price.  This project was set for next week - container had been shipped in June - expected arrival with time to spare.  Ehhh - the best laid plans of mice and men…  Container got hung in customs, had to reschedule flights (unfortunately eight months away - good news - everyone was able to get refunded or rescheduled).  Also, good news - the container will be held in storage until our team arrives (at least we know we're not playing dice with customs anymore).  This is why Hope Haven West initiated a policy to never book tickets until the container is in possession of our partners and secured.  I know, I know, sorry for inconvenience - BUT - we have opened the door to additional volunteers - so will keep you posted as this adventure unfolds…

Veracruz - Next travel/service/adventure with Hope Haven West takes place in September 9th through the 14th - pleasantly appointed accommodations, Rotary hosts, guides and interpreters (what a joy to visit some of these charming, whimsical colonial cities with your own private escorts).  The mountain city of Xalapa (a magic town) is close by - known for exceptional coffee culture (intoxicating just to meander down the avenue), exceptional cuisine - stuffed jalapeno and chipotle peppers, fresh seafood, spices and fusion presentations.

Still on for Peru - fast approaching - November 8th through the 20th - this distribution will begin in the city of Lima with a project assisting Rotary friends near Miraflores (of epicurean eminence previously heralded in this shameless hustle for volunteers).

Upon completing our mission in Lima (container with 200 chairs) our plan is to jump on a little hopper (what my wife calls a “rubber band plane) and jet up to Piura (close to the border of Ecuador - just north of Chiclayo where Pope Leo XIV was bishop before being elevated).  Piura - you ain't in Kansas anymore Dorothy!  Hope Haven West completed a distribution in Chiclayo about 15 years ago - most significant memories were the unique little Mister Magoo Cars - they were all yellow (place was thick with them).  Those - and the bruja (witch, shaman) market - alive and well in spite of Pope Bob (lighten up - he’s from Chicago)…

Little Uncle Lonny Nudge - Have you been thinking about a little adventure? Considering investing a little time and treasure in assisting those less fortunate? Wanna build a memory that warms your heart when you kindle it, or see the photo stream of all the kids who benefited from your effort?  Trust me - there is a reason our alumni routinely post photos of kids who they have fitted into a custom fit chair with Hope Haven West on their Facebook page (or other social media).  They are proud of that accomplishment - every reason to be.