Trips

2026

2026 Costa Rica Mission Trip

In July 2026, our largest team ever — 39 volunteers, a new record — set out for Costa Rica with a goal that once would have sounded impossible: three homes, for three families, in three days. Working shoulder to shoulder with our longtime partners at Vital Seeds Ministries, Homes of Hope, and Youth With A Mission, the team built each home from the ground up on a solid concrete foundation, with a sturdy roof designed to stand up to torrential rains and strong winds. And the work didn’t stop when the last wall went up. Every home was fully furnished — comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, soft towels in the bathroom, and the charming finishing touches right down to the curtains — so that each family walked through the door into a home that was truly ready for them.

Thirty-nine is a number we’re proud of, but the number that matters most is three: three families who now have a safe, secure place to call their own. Our volunteers didn’t just show up; they poured their hearts and souls into every board, every bucket of concrete, and every family they came to serve. It was one of the most impactful trips we’ve ever been a part of, and the experience left a mark on every person who made the journey. Together we proudly declare, “To God be the Glory,” for all that was accomplished — in the homes that now stand in Costa Rica, and in the hearts of everyone who helped build them.

2024

Bahamas Mission Trip

Vital Seeds Ministry and Directors Foundation once again came together for a life-changing mission trip for those in need in Nassau, Bahamas.  The local Salvation Army welcomed the help of FDLIC customers, sales agents, guests, and staff that worked for several days on projects that helped the community.

Projects included:

• Building a vegetable garden to use with their live-in residents
• Assembling food bags for the homeless
• Preparing the ground for several playground equipment areas, and then assembling the equipment
• Installing a security camera system
• Making a Women’s Shelter more secure by building walls and installing barbed wire fencing

Over 120 volunteers gave time to help those served by the Salvation Army.  In Nassau, the Salvation Army is known for their work with the blind and visually impaired – running a school and workshop for the students. The Salvation Army’s motto is to “Do the most good, for the most people, in the most need.”  The mission activities we conduct will accomplish ALL THAT,  in the name of Jesus!

A BIG THANKS to:

Vital Seeds Ministry:  for Securing a wonderful charity partner that is serving people in Nassau with the love of Jesus

Bahamas Salvation Army:  for being thankful for the many works done at the locations

FDLIC customers, sales agents, guests, and staff:  for your willing heart, vacation time donated, and skillful hands to accomplish the work

2023

Costa Rica Mission Trip

July 2023, a dedicated team of 31 volunteers embarked on an extraordinary week-long journey. Their objective was clear: to create lasting, meaningful change by providing two deserving families with brand-new homes. These weren’t just any homes; they were sturdy structures, built from the ground up with robust concrete foundations. They were designed to withstand the harshest of elements, from torrential rains to strong winds, thanks to the inclusion of robust roofs. Beyond the structural resilience, these homes were fully furnished, with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchens, soft bathroom towels, and charming finishing touches like curtains.

The volunteers didn’t just show up; they poured their hearts and souls into the project. Their hard work and unwavering dedication successfully altered the course of these two families’ lives. By building these homes, they breathed hope and dignity into the lives of these families, giving them a place they can truly call their own. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration and compassion. Together, we proudly declare, ‘To God be the Glory,’ for all the incredible achievements, both in the physical realm of construction and the profound transformation in the hearts of everyone involved in this remarkable journey.