Students and Educators
Students from elementary school through university level have chosen to Pack for a Purpose. Through their commitment to caring about others and their generosity, they have made a Big Impact on several continents.
Brothers from Down Under Collect Over the Top School Supplies to Take to Zimbabwe
Part One Only 5 sleeps to go till we leave on a big African adventure with our parents. We have been told that we are going to see some amazing sights and will do some very different things to what we are used to. We know we are pretty lucky to go on this trip... Continue reading
Sophia Packs for a Purpose in India
My name is Sophia Dhupar and I am ten years old. I am a fifth grader at Frontier Academy Elementary School in Greeley, Colorado. Last year, my family decided to travel to India, the birthplace of my paternal grandmother and grandfather. Prior to our trip, I got the idea to collect school supplies for... Continue reading
Boy Scout’s Eagle Project Benefits Schools in Ecuador
In November of 2017, my father and I went on a trip to Ecuador. As we were planning, we came across Pack for a Purpose! I decided that this would be a great Eagle Scout project. It meets all of the requirements, and it was for something that I felt was important, education. So I... Continue reading
Eagle Scout Project Benefits Women and Children in Peru
This past spring my family and I decided to take a trip to visit our friends in Lima, Peru. I thought this might be a good opportunity to work on the service project I needed to finish my Eagle Scout rank. I really wanted to do something to help underprivileged children and make a positive... Continue reading
The Martin Family’s Story
It is always wonderful to see travelers who choose to make Packing for a Purpose part of all of their journeys. We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alex Martin and her family for being such travelers. Below is a compilation of their three experiences Packing for a Purpose in the Caribbean and the... Continue reading
Mary’s Story
Six of us signed up for a trip to the Galápagos and our travel company, Ecoventura, let us know about Pack for a Purpose. I learned that one of the projects was for a special education classroom, and I couldn’t wait to collect the supplies needed and encourage my fellow travelers to do the same.... Continue reading
Girl Scouts Give Generously in the Turks & Caicos
We live in New Jersey! Our two families decided to take a trip together to Beaches Turks and Caicos in the beginning of May of 2016. We had been talking about all the fun we were going to have for months before. My mom went on Trip Advisor and read some reviews. We had been... Continue reading
Sydney’s Story
Before I began preparing for a two-week study abroad program in Peru, I had never heard of the organization Pack for a Purpose. However, I was more than happy to find some room in my already full suitcase after learning a little about the program from my study abroad instructor. Pack for a Purpose works... Continue reading
Red Hill Elementary Collects “Mounds” of Supplies for Students in Jamaica
Our family trip to Jamaica was more than just a fun vacation. My mom did tons of research on the best all-inclusive resorts for families and finally settled on a Beaches Resort in Jamaica. The main reason she decided on this was because of the Sandals Foundation and the programs they offered to help give... Continue reading
Geri’s Story
Even travelers who are not using the services of participants on our website can choose to Pack for a Purpose. If you are interested in doing this email us at rebecca@packforapurpose and we will try to assist you. Being a retired teacher, I like to take school supplies to the countries that I visit. Last year... Continue reading
