Team Gratitude 2026

Team Gratitude

Homes & High School Graduation

Experience the beauty of giving back. Dedicated to home improvement, Team Gratitude installs smoke-free stoves and water filters in Chimaltenango — and celebrates our High School graduates — creating safer, healthier living conditions alongside the families we serve.

November 18 – 22, 2026 · Check-in 11:00 AM CST Departure · La Aurora International Airport

About the Experience

Experience the beauty of giving back with Team Gratitude. Dedicated to home improvement, this team installs stoves and water filters in Chimaltenango, creating safer and healthier living conditions. Join us in celebrating our High School graduates and witness first-hand the impact that our education program has in the community.

What You’ll Do

  • Install stoves and water filters in family homes.
  • Participate in our High School graduation.
  • Learn from locals through shared experiences.
  • Develop meaningful relationships through service.

The Impact We Leave Behind

Healthier families, safer homes, and a legacy of service filled with gratitude. Volunteers experience the joy of giving back while creating a lasting impact.

Daily Itinerary Overview

Spend your days transforming homes through stove and water filter installations. Connect with locals and share stories of resilience. Evenings include heartfelt team reflections and gratitude celebrations.

The Story

Team Gratitude is a highlight of our year! We look forward to leading the Team again in 2026. It is such a joy to be welcomed into the homes and lives of the families we serve. The power of extending our hands in friendship and support gives us much more than we can ever give. You have only to be wrapped in the embrace of the children, see the smiles of the families as we help them improve their homes, or share the celebration of graduation to know that a part of your own heart will be in Guatemala forever. Join us!

A part of your own heart will be in Guatemala forever.
Dodee & Billy Crockett
Team Gratitude Leaders
Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the trip.
IEP strengthens communities in Latin America to create impact through lasting improvements to homes, health and education, so everyone can realize the future they hope for.
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Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the full trip. Sponsorships are non-refundable and non-transferable; please see terms. · International Esperanza Project is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization · Federal Tax ID #81-5106545 · 3141 Hood Street, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75219. · Event contact: Lenica Marroquin, events@i-ep.org, (972) 348-0172.