Charitable Giving
“The Generosity of the Guests at Pikaia Lodge Makes a Big Impact”
Year after year, Pikaia Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, has actively participated in Pack for a Purpose, a program that allows us to contribute to the local community and give back to those who need it most. Our guests who choose to pack school supplies demonstrate immense generosity,... Continue reading
Meaningful Travel in Mexico-PfaP Travelers Make a Big Impact
As a company in the hotel sector, our mission is to provide our guests with the highest quality services we can offer and give them memories that will last a lifetime. Beyond being members of the business community, we enthusiastically believe that we are part of the community at large. That’s why, years ago Scorpion... Continue reading
Allstars in Cheering, Allstars in Giving
To whom much is given, much is required. We excel at giving back! Athletes at Cheer Supreme Allstars participate in multiple service projects annually. Charde’ Alexander, the owner and CEO of Cheer Supreme Allstars received an invitation to Belize from a parent in the program who is a resident of Naia Resort. In researching the... Continue reading
Suzy and Kim Hoberecht’s Story
We were delighted to receive this photo from the Hoberecht Family letting us know they were able to Pack for a Purpose and bring many solar lights requested by the school. We delivered the solar lamps to Casa Cayuco and they got them to the Salt Creek school. We had a chance to visit salt... Continue reading
Ruth Sarvis’ Story
My Galapagos trip recommended that I pack light for the inter-island flights. When I was web-surfing packing ideas I ran across “Pack for a Purpose” and saw that they had a destination on San Cristobal. I reached out on short notice and Rebecca replied promptly. I was able to pack a checked bag full of... Continue reading
Avila Beach Hotel’s Amazing Guest Makes a Big Impact in Curacao
The Avila Beach Hotel became a member of Pack for a Purpose in 2016. We came across this initiative via a respected US journalist who visited our resort for an article. His name is Ed Wetschler and he talked about Pack for a Purpose when we talked about the sustainability topic. We immediately got excited... Continue reading
Suzy & Kim Hoberecht’s Story
On our previous trip, we travelled to Bijagua in northern Costa Rica. Through our lodging, Casitas Tenorio, we learned about Pack For A Purpose and received a list of supplies that the local elementary and high schools could desperately use. We shopped and filled a huge old duffel with about 75 pounds of early... Continue reading
P2P Projects Provide Important Supplies for the Entire Community
As a business in the hospitality industry, our mission is to delight our guests with the highest quality services we can offer and provide them with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. But our company mission doesn’t end there. Beyond being members of the business community, we passionately believe that we are a part... Continue reading
Improving the Lives of Teenage Mother and their Children
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the founder of Pack for Purpose, Rebecca Rothney, met with Lilliane Babirye, the founder of The Young Women Coalition during a International Focus zoom call. Following their discussion, Lilliane became fascinated with Pack for a Purpose and found a tour company that would support her organization’s mission. In December 2021, we... Continue reading
Generosity Scores on the Field in Uganda
In March 2022, our family traveled to a remote region of Uganda to go mountain gorilla trekking. My mother picked a locally owned lodge in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. She reached out to the owner to find out what supplies the community needed. The owner responded with a link to Pack for a Purpose, which... Continue reading