June 2012 Archives

Sloan Fellows CoMIT to "Improve the World"

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On May 20, 2012, 100 mid-career executives from 27 countries around the world -- the 2012 class of MIT's Sloan School of Management Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership -- arrived at the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg, South Africa. Continue reading »

100 Books, Innumerable Joy!

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My family recently visited the beautiful Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. Pack for a Purpose made it very easy to determine what the local schools needed most. At the top of the list for our destination: age appropriate books! Continue reading »

Children, Caring and Community

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We decided to put the organization to the test on a recent trip to the Mayan Riviera. It could not have been easier due to the thoughtful design of the PFAP website. In a few clicks we had located a project in Mexico that needed our support, had a list of requested items, and knew exactly where to drop them off. Continue reading »