At Sowing 4 Jesus, we believe that God first, then family, then everything else will fall into place. This belief extends to the incredible partnerships we’re blessed to build with organizations that share our heart for serving others. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our wonderful sponsors who embodies this same spirit of generosity and community care: Cruise Planners.
Meet Our Travel Partners with Hearts of Gold
We are thrilled to partner with Debra and Don Meister from Cruise Planners, your personal vacation planners who specialize in creating unforgettable cruise experiences, tours, and all-inclusive resort getaways. But what makes Debra and Don truly special isn’t just their expertise in travel planning—it’s their generous hearts and commitment to giving back to our Tampa Bay community.
As experienced travel advisors who have explored destinations all over the world, Debra and Don understand the importance of creating meaningful experiences. Their support of Sowing 4 Jesus demonstrates that they recognize the most meaningful experience of all: helping our neighbors get back on their feet.
Why Their Partnership Means Everything
The funds and support provided by Cruise Planners directly impact our ability to:
- Feed families in need through our food pantry, providing 3-5 days of groceries at no cost
- Build Compassion Village – our innovative pallet shelter community designed to help working individuals transition from homelessness to permanent housing
- Provide essential services including clothing, social services, and community resources
When sponsors like Cruise Planners step up, they’re not just writing a check—they’re joining our mission to serve as an extended family to those who need it most. Every dollar helps us move closer to breaking ground on our four-acre Compassion Village site in West Pasco, where we’ll provide air-conditioned, heated shelters with 24-hour security for individuals who are ready to work and rebuild their lives.
Supporting Community AND Your Next Adventure
Here’s what makes this partnership even more beautiful: when you book your next vacation through Cruise Planners, you’re not only getting expert travel planning and exclusive savings—you’re also supporting our mission to help the homeless in our community.
Debra and Don offer:
- Expert cruise planning with access to exclusive deals and onboard credits
- Customized tour experiences around the world
- All-inclusive resort bookings with special perks and amenities
- Personalized service from travel advisors who truly care about your experience
Whether you’re dreaming of a Caribbean cruise, an Alaskan adventure, a Mediterranean escape, or a relaxing all-inclusive resort vacation, Cruise Planners has the expertise and heart to make it happen.
A Partnership Built on Faith and Service
What we love most about our partnership with Cruise Planners is that it represents the best of what happens when businesses operate with hearts of service. Debra and Don understand that success isn’t just measured in bookings or profits—it’s measured in the positive impact we can have on our community when we work together.
Their support helps us continue our work of reaching back into the community we serve, letting families know that we are their extended family. This is exactly the kind of partnership that allows us to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
How You Can Get Involved
Ready to plan your next getaway while supporting a great cause? Visit Travel Around the World and Back or contact Debra and Don directly to start planning your dream vacation. When you book through Cruise Planners, mention that you learned about them through Sowing 4 Jesus—you’ll get expert service AND know that you’re supporting our mission.
Want to join our mission directly? Consider making a donation to Sowing 4 Jesus. Remember, when you give $5 (or multiples of 5), you’re not just making a donation—you’re joining a movement and attaching your hands to thousands of others, creating an unbreakable chain of compassion that will build Compassion Village.
Thank You, Cruise Planners!
From all of us at Sowing 4 Jesus—THANK YOU, Debra and Don! Your partnership means more than words can express. You’re helping us provide hope, stability, and a pathway to permanent housing for individuals and families in our community. Together, we’re proving that when we put God first and serve others with generous hearts, incredible things happen.
To learn more about our Compassion Village project and other ways to get involved, visit us at 10902 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, Florida 33612 or contact us at Annette@sowing4jesus.org or William@sowing4jesus.org.
Remember: we’re not just building shelters—we’re building hope, one friend at a time.
