Leaving A Legacy One Project At A Time

A couple of days after returning from the New York City Legacy Voyages trip, I awoke to a series of forwarded voice messages from my daughter (20). They were recordings from my dad, who passed away a little over two years ago. She refuses to delete them, and I can’t say that I blame her. They were simple messages he was famous for… “Just checking in to let you know I love you and was thinking about you.” His calls brightened people’s day, and listening to them now melts our hearts. 

After he passed, I discovered countless people who’d received messages like this from him all the time. His interactions created a ripple effect that drove those near him to love others as he did. It has created its own legacy. I expect, in some ways, this is what drives me to help lead Legacy Voyages today.

What does leaving a Legacy really mean?

Legacy Voyages was birthed from a desire to connect people with a purpose bigger than their job title. We give people the opportunity to be investors who connect with fellow philanthropists, put their hands on life-changing global projects, and experience the world in a new way through unique travel opportunities.

We just completed a project with Father’s Heart in NYC. We funded upgrades to their building, and then we spent a day cooking and serving the homeless in their community. We also had some amazing Wonder Voyage-style adventures. Prior to NYC, this team completed other life-altering projects for extraordinary nonprofits. Today, we look back and celebrate…

• The school in Belize just held its second graduation ceremony. They have a vision for the future we look forward to investing in again.
• The X-ray machine in Honduras has turned into a full radiology wing that is saving lives on a daily basis.
• The renovations in New Orleans have provided a way for multiple volunteers to come through and serve the community.
• Ndoto was so overwhelmed both by the computers and the vans they have asked us to return in the near future to see the progress the school has made.

Moving forward with Legacy

When we were serving at Father’s Heart, people asked questions and were drawn to the simplicity of what we offer: people serving people. This community is unlike anything I have experienced or heard of, and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

If you want to know more about Legacy, check out the website or contact our volunteer leadership team. We look forward to connecting with you.