Educational Needs
Judy’s Story
On May 24, I met with Oliver Morgan, the personnel director and coordinator for Pack for a Purpose here in Beaches, Turks and Caicos. He was so overwhelmed and thankful for our donation of over 50 soprano recorders as well as methods books for the music teachers and the children of the island. As... Continue reading
“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
Global Travelers and Company Group Story
Leggra and Markgetta, Owners of Global Travelers and Company We’re thrilled to announce that we’re entering our second year of partnership with Pack For A Purpose! Last year, we worked with this incredible organization to expand our philanthropic efforts at Global Travelers and Company on a much broader scale. Our goal at Global Travelers is... Continue reading
Nancy’s Story
My husband turned 55 a few weeks ago and to celebrate I booked a 7 night Caribbean cruise out of Barbados. I booked a hotel for one night in Rockley prior to the cruise and another night in Holetown upon our return. Barbados and the Caribbean definitely exceeded our expectations. While planning for our holiday,... 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
Casa Cayuco Commitment to the Community
Casa Cayuco Eco-Adventure Lodge is located on the leeward side of Panama’s protected Isla Bastimentos, in the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro. The lodge is only accessed by boat and is a 35 minute ride from Bocas Town. At Casa Cayuco, we believe the most important tenet of ecotourism is having a positive impact on... 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
From Orphan Elephants to Education Lilayi Lodge Makes an Impact in the Community
Through three pillars of conservation, Game Rangers International have established the greatest impact upon the landscapes where we focus our projects. Resource Protection focuses on empowering the frontline Rangers who protect wildlife against threats such as poaching as well as protecting the communities and promoting Human-Wildlife Coexistence. Our Wildlife Rescue Programme manages the Elephant Orphanage... Continue reading