Tucson, Arizona
Immigrant Welcome
Trip Type
Reach Trip - These trips are a mix of hands-on service and educational pieces. They teach about the topic through service and then focus on learning about how the justice focus is part of a larger, systemic issue. Learn more about the different between Connect Trips and Reach Trips by clicking here.
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Ages
Middle School Students, High School Students, College Students, Adults​
Maximum Group Size
30 people, including adults
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Available Dates​​​​
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June 8 to 13, 2025
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June 15 to 20, 2025
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July 20 to 25, 2025
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July 27 to August 1, 2025
Tucson, Arizona, located just 60 miles from the Mexico border, provides a vital context for understanding and engaging with issues surrounding immigration. As a gateway to the borderlands, Tucson is an ideal setting for your group to deepen their knowledge and involvement in matters related to immigrants, asylum-seekers, and the broader immigration system.
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During your Be The Neighbor trip to Tucson, your group will immerse themselves in a week of education, collaboration, and hands-on service. Activities are designed to help participants understand what it means to welcome and support our immigrant neighbors. You will engage in desert walks to gain perspective on the challenges faced by those crossing the border, participate in humanitarian aid efforts, and contribute to building projects that support local communities. You will have the option to cross the border into Mexico to work with our partners in Nogales, Mexico. We hope your group will go home ready to partner with neighbors new to your community to welcome, advocate and work for change and hope together!
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Your group will explore how the topics you’re learning about are relevant to your own community and will develop a plan for how you can continue this work when you get home. Be The Neighbor weeks are learning and launching trips, meaning participants will leave the week equipped to live lives of love, service, and justice in ways that are relational, sustainable, and dignity-affirming!
Be The Neighbor’s summer programming begins on Sunday evening and concludes on Friday morning. You may stay an additional night to explore see the city in this location for an additional $10 per person. Check out is 10 am Saturday morning.
Trip costs follow our equitable pricing model. You can read more about it here. We want everyone to be able to participate no matter their financial realities. Regardless of which level you select, your trip includes:
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A simple breakfast, lunch and snack Monday morning through Friday morning
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A dedicated Site Director and Intern(s) to facilitate your week
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Fully planned service and educational experiences
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Theological reflections created to engage participants in connecting what they are learning to their faith
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Lodging, including showers, dedicated sleeping rooms, gathering rooms, and kitchens use - most sites include air mattresses or cots for all of your participants
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Costs covered for honorariums for speakers, activities, supplies for projects with community partners, and any entrance fees for educational experiences
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A reusable water bottle for each participant
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Discussion guides for small groups on Reach trips and small group interactive education led by BTN staff on Connect trips
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Journals for each participant
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Online orientation for your adult leaders
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A coupon code to get t-shirts at-cost (shirts will be included at the Neighbor pricing level)
Please note that your group will be responsible for dinners and transportation during the week.