Impact of Exploration Fundraising Gala

🧭 Recorded live at the Travel Through Trauma Fundraising Gala on September 27, 2025 Johlene, CFO and Treasurer, shares her personal motivations for being involved with Travel Through Trauma and the experiences and values that drew her to support the organization’s mission. Her reflection speaks to the power of alignment, community, and choosing to be part of healing-centered work. Travel Through Trauma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underprivileged young adults (18–29) with a background of trauma, providing a free, 4-month holistic recovery program that includes: • Behavioral health support • Life, financial, and wellness coaching • Community connection • And a fully supported international healing immersion 💛 This gala marked a powerful milestone as we prepare to support our first full cohort of participants. 🌍 About Travel Through Trauma Exploring the World Within You, by Exploring the World Around You We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and that life-changing experiences can unlock confidence, self-trust, and resilience for those who’ve never had access to them. 👉 Learn more: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org 👉 Support our mission: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org/donate 📍 Serving Greater Los Angeles, and communities across California 🗓️ Event Date: September 27, 2025 #TravelThroughTrauma #TraumaRecovery #NonprofitImpact #HealingJourneys

Jessica is a Travel Through Trauma participant who shares her lived experience going through the program. Her story reflects the emotional, psychological, and personal shifts made possible when someone is finally given space to heal. Travel Through Trauma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underprivileged young adults (18–29) with a background of trauma, providing a free, 4-month holistic recovery program that includes: • Behavioral health support • Life, financial, and wellness coaching • Community connection • And a fully supported international healing immersion 💛 This gala marked a powerful milestone as we prepare to support our first full cohort of participants. 🌍 About Travel Through Trauma Exploring the World Within You, by Exploring the World Around You We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and that life-changing experiences can unlock confidence, self-trust, and resilience for those who’ve never had access to them. 👉 Learn more: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org 👉 Support our mission: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org/donate 📍 Serving Greater Los Angeles and communities across California 🗓️ Event Date: September 27, 2025 #TravelThroughTrauma #TraumaRecovery #NonprofitImpact #HealingJourneys

Fausto Castellanos is a beta participant of Travel Through Trauma’s program and served as the emcee for the September 27, 2025 Fundraising Gala. In this video, Fausto shares his experience moving through early versions of the program and reflects on the role of community, accountability, and lived experience in trauma recovery. As both a participant and a facilitator of the evening, he embodies the bridge between healing and leadership — showing what’s possible when people are given space to grow and be seen. Travel Through Trauma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underprivileged young adults (18–29) with a background of trauma, providing a free, 4-month holistic recovery program that includes: • Behavioral health support • Life, financial, and wellness coaching • Community connection • And a fully supported international healing immersion 💛 This gala marked a powerful milestone as we prepare to support our first full cohort of participants. 🌍 About Travel Through Trauma Exploring the World Within You, by Exploring the World Around You We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and that life-changing experiences can unlock confidence, self-trust, and resilience for those who’ve never had access to them. 👉 Learn more: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org 👉 Support our mission: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org/donate 📍 Serving Greater Los Angeles and communities across California 🗓️ Event Date: September 27, 2025 #TravelThroughTrauma #TraumaRecovery #NonprofitImpact #HealingJourneys

🧭 Recorded live at the Travel Through Trauma Fundraising Gala on September 27, 2025 Alison Ratermann, LCSW, serves as Director of Behavioral Health at Travel Through Trauma. She speaks about trauma recovery beyond traditional therapy and why lived experience, safety, and real-world integration matter in long-term healing. Travel Through Trauma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underprivileged young adults (18–29) with a background of trauma, providing a free, 4-month holistic recovery program that includes: • Behavioral health support • Life, financial, and wellness coaching • Community connection • And a fully supported international healing immersion 💛 This gala marked a powerful milestone as we prepare to support our first full cohort of participants. 🌍 About Travel Through Trauma Exploring the World Within You, by Exploring the World Around You We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and that life-changing experiences can unlock confidence, self-trust, and resilience for those who’ve never had access to them. 👉 Learn more: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org 👉 Support our mission: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org/donate 📍 Serving Greater Los Angeles, and communities across California 🗓️ Event Date: September 27, 2025 #TravelThroughTrauma #TraumaRecovery #NonprofitImpact #HealingJourneys

🧭 Recorded live at the Travel Through Trauma Fundraising Gala on September 27, 2025 Ashraf Farassati is the Founder & CEO of Travel Through Trauma. In this talk, she shares her personal journey through childhood trauma, mental health struggles, and how solo international travel became a catalyst for healing — ultimately inspiring the creation of this organization. Travel Through Trauma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving underprivileged young adults (18–29) with a background of trauma, providing a free, 4-month holistic recovery program that includes: • Behavioral health support • Life, financial, and wellness coaching • Community connection • And a fully supported international healing immersion 💛 This gala marked a powerful milestone as we prepare to support our first full cohort of participants. 🌍 About Travel Through Trauma Exploring the World Within You, by Exploring the World Around You We believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and that life-changing experiences can unlock confidence, self-trust, and resilience for those who’ve never had access to them. 👉 Learn more: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org 👉 Support our mission: https://www.travelthroughtrauma.org/donate 📍 Serving Greater Los Angeles & communities across California 🗓️ Event Date: September 27, 2025 #TravelThroughTrauma #TraumaRecovery #NonprofitImpact #HealingJourneys