Charitable Giving

This blog, originally published in 2020, has been updated. While the theme remains timeless, the details are current. There is much discussion about three 3G networks, 4G networks, and 5G networks. 5G Networks are touted to be better and faster. This may well be the case with cell phones. However, at Pack for a Purpose,... Continue reading

We are thrilled to unfold the inspiring narrative of Safarilink’s exceptional partnership with Pack for a Purpose—a journey that has kindled hope, fostered boundless generosity, and ignited profound positive change within local Kenyan communities. Generosity Soars to New Heights At the heart of Safarilink, Kenya’s premier safari airline, beats a resolute commitment to making a... Continue reading

We are the Kreis Family! Myself, husband Michael, and our two sons Landon and Anderson Kreis all got to participate with Pack for a Purpose this October 2023. Six years ago, my youngest son Anderson created a yearly food drive for our local food bank in Arlington, TN. For the past two years, after collecting... Continue reading

Just moments from the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria in the village of Kigo, Uganda, a small secondary school buzzes with life.  Students chatter as they are dismissed for the day, notebooks tucked under their arms.  Someone pumps water from the school’s borehole, a steady stream flowing into their vibrant yellow jerrycan.  Several students drift... Continue reading

When it was time for me to start working on my Eagle Scout service project my family and I began tossing around different ideas. My dad suggested a toy drive for underprivileged children and that got me searching on the internet for ideas. I came across Pack for a Purpose and was inspired by their... Continue reading

  It was summer in Minnesota but we were heading to Southern Africa where it would be winter.  The need for extra layers, plus a commitment to carry on luggage restricted us a little.  When I saw that part of our tour would be spent at the Davisons Camp in Zimbabwe which is a Pack... Continue reading

Over 8 years ago, our family was planning a unique trip to Costa Rica. We knew how fortunate we were to be able to visit and experience a completely different culture from our own. When researching different parts of the country, we learned that like the United States, Costa Rica had many needs in the form... Continue reading

Since 2015, Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental has been participating in the Pack for a Purpose program, and the experience has been nothing short of heartwarming and inspiring. The program, which encourages travelers to bring much-needed school supplies and other items to the communities they visit, has enabled our motorcycle tour participants to connect with the... Continue reading

Guests staying at Sandals or Beaches Resorts will quickly tell you that a vacation to the ever-warm shores of the Caribbean promises to provide you with excellent customer service, endless sandy beaches wrapped in the blue hues of the ocean, mouth-watering delectable cuisines, and exciting entertainment and water-sports activities that will leave you with memories... Continue reading

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) was founded in 2001 and began a partnership with Pack for a Purpose (PfaP) in 2010 – a relationship that has now been going strong for the last 13 years! Pack for a Purpose encourages travellers to make a difference by bringing essential supplies for the communities they are visiting.... Continue reading