No one profits from this trip.
The trip coordinators, Jeanie, Pat and Genny pay the same amount as all participants and work on arrangements as part of their service work.
The fees charged per participant are based on the fees charged by the the Appalachian South Folklife Center for the week for lodging and materials and to keep the ministry going. In addition your fees will offset the cost of the food we need for the week for meals.
The actual cost of our trip per participant is higher but we raise funds through our stock sales and other donations to cover the rest of the costs (van rentals, gas, supplies, a few group meals and expenses).