As an organization, our mission is simple: We aim to help the people of Honduras in any way we can with love, compassion, and humility. In the past, we have done this by completing small projects to benefit whole communities, contributing to education expenses, leading mission teams from the United States, and forming genuine and lasting connections and friendships with the people of Roatán. Presently, as we are no longer located on the island, we rely more and more on these connections to continue our work in Honduras. We continue to contribute to education expenses, to support the work of local leaders who share our aims and ideals, and to lead small teams from the United States to maintain these connections and help with any needs. We often find that the American teens and adults who participate in these trips return with changed perspectives, increased empathy and understanding, and a greater worldview, so we would add that another of our aims is to foster the cross-cultural connections that lead to these kinds of changes.
Mission Roatán is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 organization (May 6, 2006 and March 22, 2012). Tax forms 990 EZ are on file with the IRS for the years 2006 through 2012. Mission Roatán is incorporated in the State of Illinois (February 16, 2006).
Joey Gruner, Mahomet IL
Jon Tichenor, Unionville IN
Alysha Gil, Indianapolis IN
Matthew Dallas, Mattoon IL
Bret Beherns, Mahomet IL
Peggy Stranges, RN, Sandy Bay, Roatán, Honduras
Joel Enrique Santos Valdez, Mud Hole, Roatán, Honduras