FAQ

How do I get to the Del Rio, Texas?

1. From Houston: Take I-10 West for approximately 196 miles (San Antonio)

2. Take the Del Rio exist on your left (90 West) and continue for approximately 150 miles to Del Rio.

3. You will drive through Hondo, Uvalde and Brackettville en-route to Del Rio.

4. Turn RIGHT on Veterans Boulevard (a large H.E.B. store is at this intersection)

5. The Ramada Inn is about 5 miles and on your right.

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As of January 1, 2008 a Passport is required. Until that time a valid driver's license or certified birth certificate is sufficient.

Children between 10 and 17 can participate, but must be accompanied by a parent.

You will visit a shelter for children, a migrant shelter and help at either a festival or a health fair. You may cook hot-dogs, paint faces, cut hair, help doctors and nurses, organize children's games and do a host of other things . We try to use you where you feel you are talented. You will also be placed into a small team of four people and walk door to door, visiting the poor in their homes.

Day 1	Orientation
	Door to Door Visits
	Evening Meal with Migrants
Day 2	Door to Door Visits
	Visit children's shelter
	Lunch with Children
	Visit Drug Rehab
	Door to Door Visits
	Visit Gabby Physical Rehab
	Dinner
Day 3	Breakfast
	Door to Door Visits
	Visit Children's Shelter
	Lunch
	Set up for Battalion
	Assist doctors/dentists/other professionals with free school clinic
	Fiesta for children
	Discussion
Day 4	Breakfast
	Breakfast Conference with Acuna people
	Worship
	Walk in a colonia

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On our regular trips we do not evangelize, except by our actions. Many will come to know, as they recognize us by our actions. We are probably the only mission group that recognizes that most of these people know about Christ and most are more knowledgeable about Scripture and more attend Sunday worship that the people in America. When we first began, many people in the colonias asked us if they needed to believe, attend a church service, or demonstrate their beliefs in a way that pleases us in order for their children to eat. We evangelize by our  actions.

Church groups of any denomination can set up a private mission trip and are welcome to evangelize as long at food, medicine, clothing and other help is given without a required attendance at a service.

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Our schedule missions do not involve evangelization and we stay at a hotel in Del Rio, Texas.

Private groups may determine lodging (hotels, church sites, mission camps) in either Del Rio or Acuna and we work with them to set up their itinerary. We help as much or as little as the group desires.

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Click on the date of your mission and our mission packet will be displayed. Complete the packet and mail it with  a check or money order to Paper Houses, PO Box 604, Houston, Texas 77001-0604. Make the check payable to Paper Houses and indicate the starting date of your mission.

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We can only transport $250 worth of items in our van. If you bring things for the people it is possible that we may store those items in Del Rio and they may be delivered at a latter time. Our observations have been that you can never have too many tootsie roll pops stuffed into your pockets. The children love Bubbles and Balloons. Children's socks and tennis shoes are always needed. Pampers, baby formula, children's vitamins, school supplies, and toiletries are always needed. Please be understanding if we must leave some items in Del Rio and cross them at a later time. Every item will go to a family.

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 DO NOT bring used clothes, toys, or any food items.

We have no office or place for people to work. Volunteers are always needed to help with distribution of material at area churches and for other fundraising activities. It is important that volunteers speaking on behalf of Paper Houses are knowledgeable and follow our rules.