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Every day, Travelers Aid volunteers go above and beyond to support people in transit and in crisis. In this space, we share their stories—moments of compassion, quick problem-solving, and heartfelt connections that bring our mission to life at airports and through our member network connecting communities nationwide.
Member Stories highlights the people and programs that make up the Travelers Aid International network. Each story reflects our shared commitment to compassion, service, and connection—demonstrating how local programs, working together, strengthen the experience of travelers and communities across the country.
Daystar Life
Daystar Life on May 15 officially launched its new Little Bites of Hope Children’s Resource Center and unveiled its refreshed name and logo. The center will provide healthy snacks and enrichment activities for children while their parents receive services at Daystar, which include a healthy food pantry, clothing provisions, hygiene essentials and emergency financial assistance. […]
Travellers Aid Australia
Travellers Aid Australia (TAA) staffer Anja offered a shady seat to a couple who were visiting the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in late March. Jill and Ron from Gold Coast, Queensland, were delighted to see Anja and teammate John in their TAA uniforms. Jill shared her memory of a long train journey with […]
Welcome to our on-demand collection of Travelers Aid webinars—your go-to resource for learning, inspiration, and connection. Here, you’ll find sessions covering volunteer engagement, airport operations, social service integration, and more. Whether you’re a volunteer, staff member, or partner organization, these webinars offer valuable insights and shared experiences from across our national network.
Webinar Series #4 — Moving Past COVID
Travelers Aid International’s fourth webinar in its educational series focused on guidance as our country moves past COVID, including advice from medical, legal and social services experts.
Webinar Series #2: Focusing on ‘Why’
Travelers Aid International on Dec. 3 held its second in a series of Zoom webinars, this one addressing “Developing Your Story: Engaging Donors and Stakeholders in the Why Behind Our Work.”
Webinar Series #1: Taking Care of Yourself and Others
Join Travelers Aid for a discussion about taking care of yourself while taking care of others. This online webinar, presented by Jason Miller with Families Forward Philadelphia, offers unique insight into the importance of self-care, such as recognizing the definitive signs of burnout.
Journeys Newsletter Archive
Your window into the people, programs, and purpose behind Travelers Aid.
Journeys is the quarterly newsletter of Travelers Aid International—highlighting volunteer achievements, member milestones, airport and community-based program updates, and stories of compassion in action.
Explore the archive to revisit past issues, discover shared successes across our network, and stay inspired by the mission we carry forward every day
REAL ID Requirement Takes Effect May 7, 2025
/in Newsroom/by ryanewingStarting May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require travelers to present a REAL ID-compliant license or another form of acceptable identification to pass through airport security checkpoints.
BDL is First “Autism-Certified” US Airport
/in Newsroom/by susanThe Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) has announced that Bradley International Airport is the first U.S. airport to earn the “Autism Double-Checked” certification, which means that BDL has obtained the highest level of autism-readiness to help accommodate the needs of travelers on the autism spectrum. In order to receive the certification, BDL team members completed training […]
Travelers Aid Highlighted in Bloomberg
/in Newsroom/by ryanewingAs the holiday travel season ramps up, some Travelers Aid volunteers and staff shared their ‘secret sauce’ to navigating airports in an interview with Bloomberg’s Mary Schlangenstein.