🙌 Overview

Christian Student Ministries (CSM) is partnering with All Hands and Hearts to assist with California Wildfire Relief efforts. This service trip offers an opportunity for spiritual growth, teamwork, service, and community outreach. Students will support disaster response through physical volunteer work and represent both TCC and Christ with dignity and compassion.

If you need support with any of the details listed below, please visit with a sponsor.

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📍Trip Details

Location: Pasadena, California
Service Site: California Wildfire Relief operations (distribution warehouse or smoke remediation)
Dates: May 19–24, 2025
Departure: Monday, May 19,
- TRE to Airport (to be added) OR personal transportation (parents, friends)
- Departing DFW Airport at 10:30 am
- Flight # 2956
- Gate B9
- Arriving at Ontario CA Int'l Airport at 11:50 am
Return: Saturday, May 24
- Departing Ontario CA Int'l Airport 10:51 am
- Flight #1820
- Arriving at DFW 3:49 pm
- TRE to TRE Stations (to be added)
Flights: Landing at LA Ontario International Airport — final itineraries will be posted the week of May 12–16

🏨 Lodging

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Pasadena – Los Angeles
🏨 3500 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Rooming:
- Students: 3–4 per room, separated by gender
- Sponsors: private rooms
Meals:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch and dinner provided by TCC

🚐 Transportation

To/From Airport (DFW):
- TEXRail train service available (TCC will cover tickets)
- Students must arrange drop-off at TEXRail station or secure parking
- Sponsors will coordinate with students to select a train station. TRE tickets are free for TCC students and employees.
- Personal transportation is also ok (family, friends)
- When we have the Terminal and Gate information, it will be posted here and texted.
California Travel:
- Two Suburbans or passenger vans driven by sponsors

🎒 What to Bring

Required: REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or passport
Clothing: T-shirts, shorts, jeans, closed-toe shoes, light jacket, Christian-themed shirts encouraged
- Watch the weather for Pasadena and pack appropriately.
Essentials: Personal grooming items, spending money, phone/charger, personal tech/hotspot
Extras: Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat/visor
You cannot take: liquids over 3.4 ounces, sharp items like knives or boxcutters, and other prohibited items
Luggage:
- 1 Carry-on size bag -- Total size including handles and wheels 22 x 14 x 9 inches--Measure it!
- 1 personal item - must fit under the seat in front of you
- Tell the sponsors if you need help with luggage.
- TCC has not budgeted for checked bags. That expense is not covered by TCC money.
🔥 PPE will be provided for smoke remediation work

🔧 Service Project

You will volunteer with All Hands and Hearts doing one of the following:

Distributing supplies at a warehouse (water, cleaning kits, etc.)
Smoke remediation: cleaning homes affected by wildfire smoke
🕗 Work hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Tuesday–Friday)
Complete the forms they emailed Wednesday, 5/14, 12:52 pm

🏫 University Tour Opportunity

Would you like to visit a university near Pasadena? Options include:

Pepperdine--planned for Monday
CalTech
Others within 1-hour radius
✅ Let us know your preferences. The TCC Transfer Center will coordinate tours.
CSM Leaders/Officers Erica Perry, Victor Akanbi, Lesly Salgado are making plans to present to us.

🎉 Fun Activities

We’ll explore the Pasadena area as a group and in smaller teams (with your buddy).
Start researching attractions you’d like to visit!

Verifying with TCC's Risk Management Office if we can have Small group outings without sponsors are allowed. Stay tuned!

📋 Expectations

Represent TCC, CSM, and Christ with excellence
Maintain regular communication with sponsors
Use the buddy system at all times
Honor the group curfew (set each night)
If doing separate activities, travel with at least one peer

✅ Participation Requirements

*NEW* Trip Orientation (Required)
🗓 Week of May 12–16 (Final date and time TBA)
- Orientation covers flight info, packing, safety, and service expectations
Emergency & Medical Info Form (Consent form)
📄 Due: May 6, 2025
*NEW* All Hands and Hearts Registration/Waiver
🔗 2 forms--emailed to your @my.tccd.edu email account - complete it asap - sponsors will verify with you and AHAH
Copy of Real ID driver's license, federal ID, or Passport to Saige Swedin
- Due May 1, 2025
- Take it with you to the airport!

✝️ Who’s Going (So Far)

Sponsors: Lisa Landry, Angela Chilton
Students: Erika Perry, Victor Akanbi, Consolee Chungura, Lesly Salgado, Nomsa Sinzihara, Chandler Haney, Kethia Mwadi, Mohammad Sulaiman Habibzada, Richard Geigner, Melanie Hernandez, Jeanne Marikiya, Deric Rogers, Valentina Meza

📞 Contact

Angela Chilton – [Insert contact info]
Lisa Landry – 214-533-3693
Student Leader(s):
- President: Victor Akanbi
- Vice President: Erica Perry
- Historian: Chandler Haney
- Praise Leader: Caleb Towns
Group Me - https://groupme.com/join_group/107232674/yAKVA15L

🙏 Final Word

You are traveling as adults entrusted with college funds and Christian witness. Let’s serve joyfully, stay safe, and make a lasting impact. Thank you for saying yes to this journey of faith and service.

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