March 2016
PfaP Traveler Takes Giving to “H-art”
In 2015, I visited Costa Rica for the second time, and while at the Capitan Suizo hotel in Tamarindo, I saw a bunch of sporting goods and school supplies laid out on a table. When I asked what they were for, I was told about, “Pack for a Purpose.” Then and there, I vowed that... Continue reading
Kevin’s Story
One day while I was scouring the Internet for things to do while in our trip to Costa Rica, I came across Pack for a Purpose. To be honest, I do not remember where I found it or what I was searching, but I visited their website and started to read about people who... Continue reading
Hans’ Story
When planning our trip to the famous Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, I learned that the Victoria Falls Antipoaching Unit is in need of digital cameras. As I had two Nikon cameras that I did not use anymore the decision was rapidly taken: Pack it for this purpose!Continue reading
PfaP Creates Meaningful Giving Opportunities for Families
In our family, we subscribe to the belief that experience is the best teacher. However, it has been a struggle to find appropriate and meaningful opportunities to engage our brood of three children ages 4, 7 and 9 in activities that cultivate their inner global citizen. We’ve tried bake sales and lemonade stands to fundraise for causes,... Continue reading