Updates

  As I adjust to my junior year at NC State University, I’m grateful for the opportunity I have as an intern with Pack for a Purpose. Studying both public relations and Spanish with minors in nonprofit studies and journalism, this is a best of all worlds position for me. I’m improving my communication and... Continue reading

When our participants send in their supply reports three times a year, it is a thrilling reaffirmation of travelers’ generosity and commitment to giving back to the communities they visit. Not only does the sun shine in the Dominican Republic, but the guests at Hotel Caribe Deluxe Princess and Hotel Tropical Deluxe Princess shine as... Continue reading

  Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Cam, I’m a senior at North Carolina State University majoring in sociology with a minor in Spanish. I love to read, work out, hike, bake, and take photos. I learned about Pack for a Purpose through an email from my department advisor and fell in love with this... Continue reading

I am a rising Senior at North Carolina State University. I am currently pursuing a degree in Communication Media and am expected to graduate in Spring of ’24. I enjoy both drawing and painting, weightlifting, pickleball, and laying by a beach or pool with a good book. Pack for a Purpose was brought to my... Continue reading

  We are delighted to welcome Nhaturie Atkinson as one of our two new interns at Pack for a Purpose! I’m a Junior at North Carolina State University majoring in Social Work and Psychology. In my free time, I enjoy taking trips, painting, being outside, working at the food pantry at NC State and skateboarding.... Continue reading

I am a junior at North Carolina State University pursuing a dual degree in Business Administration and International Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and Development. Additionally, I am pursuing a minor in French. I thankfully discovered Pack for a Purpose through one of the advisors at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at... Continue reading

PfaP is thrilled to have two amazing new interns from North Carolina State University this Spring. Their talents, energy and commitment will help us to continue to grow as a global nonprofit. My name is Allison Potter, and I’m a senior at NC State University. I’m studying Media Communications and Spanish, and I have minors... Continue reading

Pack for a Purpose is still an all-volunteer non-profit, and we need the talents of our wonderful supporters to help us out our best foot forward. Some Former and Current Volunteers   PfaP is looking for someone to design a set of infographics for us the help us highlight our amazing accomplishments. We will of... Continue reading

Even though the world was still dealing with a pandemic in January of 2021, there were still people compelled to travel who made a Big Impact in this most critical time. Pack for a Purpose was truly encouraged that with everything that was going on, PfaP travelers still made a point of supporting community projects... Continue reading

When a young girl first starts menstruating, it can be an exciting time, but also a huge problem regarding her education. Without the proper hygiene products, girls around the world can miss up to a week of school every month, setting them further and further back from male students. Fortunately, for the young women in... Continue reading