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REBUILD CATADUPA:
A Contractor-Led
Mission Trip
to Jamaica
Tentative Date:
June 13–19, 2026 | Catadupa, Jamaica
Date to be confirmed and
additional trip dates may be added
based on interest.Skilled Hands. Willing Hearts.
Rebuilding After Hurricane Melissa.
In 2025, I had the privilege of visiting Catadupa, Jamaica—a small mountain community marked by warmth, generosity, and a deep reliance on God. Families welcomed us with open arms. Faith was central. Joy was abundant, even in the absence of many basic comforts we often take for granted.
Later that same year, Hurricane Melissa devastated Catadupa—destroying roofs, homes, and infrastructure. Today, months later, many families are still without electricity, safe housing, and the resources needed to rebuild.
Yet even in the aftermath, the community continues to speak of gratitude—thankful that this community experienced no loss of life.
We are now returning—not as visitors—
but as builders.
-Loren Kesslar
❋ The MissionThis mission trip will bring together a group of skilled contractors to partner with local leaders to:
Rebuild and repair homes and roofs
Restore basic infrastructure where possible
Serve alongside the community with humility and respect
Provide practical help while reflecting Christ’s love through action
All work is coordinated locally and guided by experienced mission partners to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact.
❋ Trip DetailsLocation: Catadupa, Jamaica
Tentative Dates: June 13–19, 2026
Airport: Montego Bay (MBJ)
Estimated Cost: ~$800 per participant
(Does not include airfare)
Costs include lodging, meals, ground transportation, materials, and on-site coordination.
If interest exceeds capacity, an additional trip date will be added.
❋ Who Should Consider This TripSkilled tradespeople
(carpentry, electrical, plumbing,
general construction)
Contractors willing to serve directly or
sponsor team members
Why Contractors?
Contractors don’t just build structures—they restore safety, dignity, and opportunity. This mission allows skilled professionals to:
Use their expertise for direct impact
Mentor and work alongside others
Lead by example through service
Ways to Get Involved
1. Join the Mission Team
Apply to attend as a volunteer builder.
Space is limited.
2. Sponsor a Builder
Help reduce the cost for contractors who are able to serve
but need financial support.
3. Support the Rebuild Fund:
Building materials
Local labor support
Housing, meals, and transportation for volunteers
Ongoing rebuilding efforts
All donations are processed through our
non-profit partner
and are tax-deductible where applicable.
What Happens After You Apply:
Someone from our team will follow-up
with additional details.
We plan to give you team confirmation
within 60–90 days.
Travel, packing, and orientation information
provided well in advance,
so you’ll have plenty of time to make this happen!
Our Partners
This mission is made possible through
collaboration with:
Experience Mission, who has been active in this community for decades, recently sent a scouting team and is actively coordinating relief efforts.
Living Evidence Church, a church rooted in simply showing people Jesus and is extending this invitation for us to join in their June trip.
The Village of Virtue and Victory, a 501c3 nonprofit focused on strengthening families and is facilitating tax-deductible donations and fundraising efforts to support this mission.
Whether you can go, give, or share,
YOU can be part of rebuilding Catadupa.