MINISTRY

YOM is partnering with the Greater Orlando Baptist Association, NAMB Missionaries, Habitat for Humanity, Give Kids the World, local churches, various homeless ministries and numerous other ministries in and around the city.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE CITY
Orlando is a major city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan region. According to the United States Census Bureau the estimated population of the city is approximately 227,907; and of the metropolitan area, 2,045,322. It is the fifth largest city in Florida. It was incorporated on July 31, 1875, and became a city in 1885. Originally the center of a major citrus-growing region, Orlando is now best known as the home of amusement attractions, including the Walt Disney World Resort, which is located southwest of the city, and the Universal Orlando Resort, which is located inside Orlando. These destinations helped make Orlando the third most visited American city among travelers in the year 2007. Since the establishment of destination tourism in the 1970s, the local economy has diversified, and today the region is the center of operations for companies servicing Central Florida. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities by student enrollment in the nation.

HOUSING

All groups are housed in a local hotel in Orlando, which provides a central location for groups and a short drive to all ministry and tourism sites. Prices per person are based on four persons to each room.

MEALS

Breakfast is provided at the hotel Monday through Friday morning and is served in the hotel restaurant or meeting room. Groups are given to-go lunch supplies from the YOM staff Monday through Thursday so that you do not have to leave your mission sites and can continue to serve. Lunch supplies will include everything you need for that day to include bread, meat, cheese, mustard, mayonnaise, peanut butter and jelly, chips, cookies, plates, napkins and bottled water.

Dinners are not provided as this gives you and your group to experience the people, and culture of Orlando and to continue to minister in and around the city.

GENERAL INFO AND GUIDELINES

• Be prepared to be very flexible. Plans will change daily!
• Stay together at all times. Never leave the group without first talking to your group leader.
• Be prepared to share your testimony at any time.
• Look for God to do something amazing in your life on this trip.
• $1,000 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your group.