philanthropic giving
Beautiful Bonaire Becomes PfaP’s Newest Destination
I was thrilled to add the country of Bonaire as the 50th destination on our website right before we ventured there for my husband’s 75th birthday. The Sonrisa Boutique Hotel, the first accommodation on Bonaire that chose to participate with Pack for a Purpose, supports two different NGOs on the island. ECHO Parrots & People... Continue reading
Denise & Gary Payne’s Story
When we packed for our Curaçao trip, we Packed for a Purpose by adding items from the most urgently needed list for the Birgen di Rosario Foundation. They are an essential provider of elderly care in Curaçao. The donation process was simple thanks to LionsDive Beach Resort. The items we chose were bulky, so an... Continue reading
Colleen’s Story
I had the privilege of teaming up with Trek Guatemala to deliver much needed supplies to a school in the impoverished village of Pachute. Upon arriving we were warmly greeted by the director of the school, as well as a local family. The school year was about to resume in four days, and they had... Continue reading
Adventure World’s Story
Adventure World is an established and passionate group of global adventurers who connected their pursuit to curate unique and sustainable experiences in some of the world’s most fascinating regions. Pictured above is Adventure World’s Sam, who visited The Oyster Box Hotel alongside travel agents from abroad and delivered an international donation during their stay. The... Continue reading
Natalie’s Story
I had the most amazing day when I visited the 1st day of the new school year Infants at Barrett Town Primary School with the wonderful Miss Kameil Brown from the Human Resources team at Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Having visited Jamaica over 10 times in recent years and helped several individuals... Continue reading
Eagle Scout Soars by Packing for a Purpose in The Bahamas
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
Rebecca’s Story
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
How One Motorcycle Tour Company + PfaP Travelers Made a Difference in the Lives of Ecuadorian Children
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
Making A Difference with Each Vacation- PfaP Travelers Make a Big Impact
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
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