Carrousel Travel News

Over the weekend, a few of our staff volunteered at the 133rd Air National Guard “Family Day” at the Minneapolis airport base. Along with Fat Lorenzo’s Restaurant in Minneapolis, they helped prepare and serve food for over 2,000 military members and their families. Here is what a few of our staff had to say about…

Many people drive off an exit ramp and see people asking for money or food and wonder what they can do to help. We decided we could help make someone’s day by providing a bag filled with granola bars, nuts, cheese and crackers, fruit and water. Carrousel packed these items into “Inspirational Bags”. Employees volunteered…

Each year, women from around the globe compete in the Mrs. International Pageant competition, where they are given a platform to speak out about a cause they are passionate about. This year’s candidate from Minnesota, Stephanie Welter, Mrs. Minnesota International 2017, is a true leader in advocating opportunities for children and families affected by Autism…

Carrousel engaged in some friendly office competition as we hosted a Food Drive. The office was divided into four teams, each fighting for the highest number of donations. In the end, we came together to collect over 2,300 food items, personal care items and household products! Thank you to everyone who donated!

Talk about a rewarding experience! One of our team members, Jenifer, has sponsored children in need for nearly two decades. She recently discovered a heartwarming connection between the children. Here’s what she had to say: “I began sponsoring a boy from Ecuador thru Child Fund when he was six years old. Johnathan and I wrote…

Our team had so much fun volunteering at Feed My Starving Children this past winter that we decided to pack food again this week. In total, we helped prepare over 18,000 meals to help those most in need around the globe. That’s enough food to feed 51 children for an entire year!

Our team at Carrousel is always finding ways to give back. Our Air Specialist, Terry, recently attended a great event to benefit a boy in his community. Here is what Terry had to say: “Rylee is a 13-year-old eighth grader with Type 1 Diabetes – diagnosed six years ago. He has struggled with his daily…

A few Carrousel Travel employees teamed up to participate in the Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals last Saturday, May 6th. The event raised over $1,000,000 to help provide food and shelter for animals. We saw dogs of all shapes and sizes, cats in baby carriers, 2 goats, and 6 bunnies all walking with their…

One of our Senior Travel Consultants, Gene, volunteers for A Rotta Love Plus, an organization that is dedicated to re-homing Rottweiler’s and pit bulls in Minnesota, raising breed awareness, educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and advocating for the humane and equal treatment of all dogs without prejudice. This organization is run 100% with…

One of our Travel Consultants, Carmella, just came back from a two week mission trip to Kenya. A member of her church started a home and school for teen moms and their babies. Fellow church members visit Kenya throughout the year to work with the moms and encourage them, and also do fundraisers here at…