Crescentia Vacations Co.
We support leisure, joy, and vacations for low-income and low-wealth people, with as few barriers to access as possible.
We reject the notion that people must earn their right to rest or vacation; we believe everyone deserves leisure.
It all started when Crescentia's Senior Director, Jessica, reached out to vent some frustration to her longtime childhood friend, our Executive Director Hannah:
"I want to go on vacation; but, how would I? How could I - a single blind woman living in poverty - realistically or safely ever make that happen?"
That sparked something for them both. After some independent research, they could not find any service that provides leisure vacations for low-income/low-wealth folks. Nothing that directly funds chasing joy in the name of recharging.
So they decided to start one.
Programs
All-Inclusive Vacations
For folks who have additional barriers to leisure beyond just the financial, Crescentia will take small groups (10-15 people) on all-inclusive leisure vacations!
Intentionally designed with women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, and other historically targeted or excluded people at the center; relaxation, comfort, and safety will be top priorities.
We are currently still fundraising and planning for these trips. We have set a preliminary goal of raising $5,000 before announcing our first group vacations and opening applications etc. Donate today so we can begin giving folks these much-needed vacations!
Leisure Micro-grants
Designed for people whose main barrier to leisure and vacationing is financial, our micro-grants provide direct resources for folks to use for rest and relaxation that they already have in mind or are planning for themselves.
These micro-grants support leisure, rest, vacationing, and/or doing something that brings you joy! They are specifically for low-income or low-wealth individuals. Applicants must be residents of the United States. Micro-grant amounts available up to $550, and are only available as funds allow.
Micro-grants are not to be used for overtly political, religious, work-related, or any kind of discriminatory activities. Most formal educational activities and classes are also not supported by these grants; however, feel free to apply and we can discuss on a case-by-case basis.
Help us give money for rest, leisure, and vacationing to folks that need it most!