Feb 7, 2025
Last week, the Friendship Force of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, departed for their Journey to Costa Rica. Here they are at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the Alajuela Province. This beautiful eco-park and wildlife sanctuary is home to over 100 species of animals and has five waterfalls lining its hiking trails.
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Gifts from your retirement plan or IRA can be an easy tax-wise way to donate to FFI. To prepare for this type of giving contact your plan administrator and request a beneficiary designation form.
Through FFI’s global network of preferred vendors, your club’s can now arrange pre and post journey tours and travel through FFI. FFI’s preferred global network means that you will only be linked with reputable vendors.
Friendship Force International has formed strategic partnerships with airlines around the world to offer discounted travel for members attending conferences or participating on journeys. If you are coordinating an inbound or outbound journey, inquire how your group may be able to benefit from this partnership.
When club members gather together for national or regional conferences, they often have to navigate intricate vendor offers and contracts on their own. For your peace of mind, through FFI’s global network of preferred vendors and brokers, conference conveners can now compare prices and services with ease, ensuring your members are getting the most benefit for their money.
FFI’s Concierge Service can help with your clubs pre and post journey travel accommodations whether it’s a brief hotel stay while you acclimate to a new time zone or adventure off on a multi-day tour after your home-hosting experience.
Monthly giving is an affordable and easy way to support Friendship Force. When you become a monthly donor you set an amount that will be deducted from your bank account on a specific day each month. This donation will continue seamlessly until you are ready for it to stop. You can stop your donation any time by logging into DonorBox or by contacting our support team at [email protected].
Monthly giving makes budgeting more predictable for nonprofits. While unexpected donations are great and always welcome, recurring donations make monthly financial planning easier. Also, as a monthly donor, you know that you are consistently supporting a nonprofit you love in a huge way. If you would like to make a difference by becoming a monthly donor, visit our campaign page here and select the monthly option below the Customize your Donation tab.