In this powerful episode I (Patti) down with Tonja Lesmeister, founder of Traveling With a Purpose (TAP), to explore the heart and impact of service-based travel. Tonja shares how her early social work and youth group experiences sparked a lifelong passion for cultural immersion and community support. She opens up about founding TAP, leading dozens of service trips to Jamaica, and building long-term partnerships with children’s homes and an autism school on the island. This episode also addresses the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and how TAP is responding with immediate relief efforts, family support, and future rebuilding plans. Whether you're curious about service trips or looking for ways to help, this conversation is both heartfelt and eye-opening.
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