Strength for the Journey Arizona is a four-day retreat, held at the Mingus Mountain Camp & Retreat Center, set amidst 123 acres of lush pines in the Prescott National Forest atop Mingus Mountain at an elevation of 7,600 feet. It is about a two-hour drive (107 miles) from Phoenix and three and a half hours drive (225 miles) from Tucson. Any adult 18 years or older living with HIV/AIDS may attend, without regard to religion, race, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
The total fee for the retreat is $225, which includes meals, lodging, and workshop materials. The final payment of the fee is due April 14, 2024. This is also the cancelation date; your fee may become non-refundable after this date. Each camper may bring one caregiver/guest 18 years or older. The registration fee is $225 for a caregiver/guest. (No scholarships are available for caregivers/guests).
Please do not let finances keep you from this wonderful experience. Partial need based scholarships are available (No application needed). Less scholarship money used for one camper or many campers may allow more campers who need scholarships to attend the SFTJ retreat.
If you have questions, send an e-mail to hivministries@dscumc.org .
Connect with others from Strength for the Journey on Facebook visit https://www.facebook.com/SFTJAZ. Questions about registration or scholarships can be sent to HIVministries@dscumc.org .
Transportation from/to Tucson and Phoenix for this year’s retreat has been generously provided by the Aunt Rita’s Foundation. Visit https://www.auntritas.org/