Jeff and Melanie Meyer, of Valencia, have returned from a week-long service trip to Thailand.

After working alongside team members and locals in the area, the Meyers have recently returned from working with Habitat for Humanity in Krabi, Thailand. The Thrivent Financial advisors worked on a service project to build homes for the local Krabi population.

The Meyers were among 14 top-producing representatives who were a part of a week-long trip with the “Thrivent Builds Worldwide” program, a partnership between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International, according to a press release.

“It was a remarkable experience,” said Melanie Meyer. “The people of Thailand were very warm and welcoming.  This trip was an incredible way to give back and be generous in a different setting.”

The team spent the week building septic systems, poured concrete floors and laid cinder block walls for the 600-foot dwellings they built in the small fishing village near Krabi.

“To see the smiles on their faces,” said Jeff Meyer.  “That was an amazing experience.”

This is not the first humanitarian trip the Valencia duo have made together, having previously traveled to countries such as Macedonia and El Salvador as volunteers.

In addition to their international travels, the Meyers have also worked alongside Habitat for Humanity in Santa Clarita, where over 78 homes have been built to service the needs of former military personnel and their families.

To learn more about Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, visit their website here.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity, visit their website here.