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Vacations for VeteransVacations for Veterans
The goal is to award a standardized vacation package, generically alike but customized for each family. It will include: All transportation to and from Orlando
Hotel accommodations for up to five family members
Hotel restaurant meals
Tickets to the family’s choice of theme parks
One meal at the Boston Lobster Feast
$300 debit card to use for incidental expenses
Benefits Vacations Provide
Allow veterans to provide quality of life for their families, not just sustenance
Reduce stress
Improve mental outlook
Improve job performance
Strengthen family bonds
Positively affect physical health
Eligibility extends to any veteran who has been honorably discharged
Income categories Below threshold = totally free vacation
Above threshold = reduced prices
TCB Caring Hands will require a signed application and proof of discharge status, and will give the veteran written notification of acceptance
Orlando Dallas
Basic items
Accommodations – one room, plus tax 450 400
Meals (3/day x 5 people x $6 each), plus tip 450 450
In-town transportation, plus tax & insurance 95 95
Debit card for incidentals 300 300
Air or Bus Transportation
Attraction Costs (each person, per day) 40 - 90 35 – 78
Doubles for the family requiring two rooms Varies with veteran’s home locationVaries according to location and veterans’ families’ choices
Next states: California and Texas California has more than 2 million veterans Florida has more than 1.6 million veterans Texas has more than 1.6 million veterans
Soliciting VRBO’s (vacation rentals by owner) and timeshares for time donation
Accommodation properties owned by TCB Caring Hands to reduce hotel costs
Partnership with businesses offering military and veteran discounts
Preliminary plan assumes daily activity, but some veterans may only want to relax or take in a theme park one day instead of five.
Economic changes may change local and transportation costs
A survey of veterans using the site can guide program development and expansion plans