Service Organizations & Service Projects
Service organizations, such as sororities and fraternities, scouts, National Honors Societies, and Rotary clubs can choose to Pack for a Purpose as their service project. Children celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs or confirmations can also Pack for a Purpose aentcd make a Big Impact.
Black Boaters Make a Big Impact in the BVI
I’ve been back from sailing almost one month, and in my mind’s eye, I still see the warm waters of the British Virgin Isles. One of my strongest memories is of our visit to the Autism Centre on Tortola. This was no chance visit, but the culmination of our “Pack for a Purpose” activities for... Continue reading
Marvelle’s Story
This year we saw the number of participants who answered my request to donate through Pack for a Purpose double! Sixteen members of our flotilla donated books, paper, paints, crayons and various other items requested by the Autism Centre in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. I personally witnessed a couple of our boaters arriving in the... Continue reading
Supplies Sail into Scrub Island from Black Boaters and Friends
Black Boaters Summit is a yearly event planned by Cap’n Paul Mixon and his wife Marvelle. The Black Boaters Summit event brings together sailors that hail from all over the United States. Last month, Black Boaters concluded its 17th annual sailing summit in the British Virgin Islands. Every year the sailing itinerary includes spending time... Continue reading
