Traveler’s Success Stories
Katie’s Story
My colleagues and I travel yearly to Belize (except this last year sadly) and work closely with conservation groups and the Belize Zoo. The Belize Zoo is a drop off point for this program. We contacted our donors and brought 11 backpacks stuffed with supplies for local schools in January 2020. We are mainly a... Continue reading
My Commitment to My Wife and Our Desire to Help Others Led Me to the PfaP Board
Obi Mukabiko, our safari guide in South Luangwa Zambia, said to me, “What Pack for a Purpose is doing is different. We have many volunteers from The US who come to help us. They always teach our fishermen a different way to fish. The fishermen do it until the volunteers leave, and then they go... Continue reading
Krista’s Story
I am a Travel Agent in upstate New York. My husband and I love traveling to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Last year while visiting Mexico we became friends with one of the bartenders who worked for the resort. He told us their work schedules and how they literally only make a few dollars a... Continue reading
PfaP Travelers Take a Hike in Guatemala to Make a Big Impact
A few years ago, my partner Courtney and I stumbled across a travel blog that explained and encouraged fellow travelers to become a part of Pack for a Purpose. Intrigued and curious to learn more, we clicked on the link and read mission statements and real stories of travelers. We immediately fell in love with... Continue reading
The Sweeny Family’s Story
Our family goes to the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos every year in March. We always drive past a school, and see the students in their uniforms. At the resort, we also remember seeing how the Sandals Foundation helps students and families on the island go to school, and eventually get jobs. It stood... Continue reading
A Teacher’s Call to Action Inspires Her Students to Make a Big Impact for Jamaican Students
Last month my husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to Jamaica. It had been a stressful year of teaching during the pandemic for both of us and we were ready for a quick and safe escape from the dreaded Michigan winter! A week before our planned date of departure, I had... Continue reading
Nooree Knows to How to Make a Big Impact!
Pack for a Purpose is a simple idea with a tremendous reach. It allows schools and community centers in developing countries to identify what they need the most, and for travelers to give back by helping address those needs. Travelers can provide as few or as many supplies as they would like – by “Packing... Continue reading
Paulette’s Story
PfaP’s participants’ commitment to communities continues during the time of COVID. Paulette’s story below is a wonderful example of the commitment our participants have to the community projects they support. This past year saw tremendous challenges in the travel community and for the entire planet. We are so honored at Pack for a Purpose to... Continue reading
My Path: Becoming a PfaP Board Member
Years ago, my church pastor began encouraging our congregation to see with “people eyes.” People eyes? Yes, we are people; and yes, we have eyes. But what does this mean? The answer is pretty much self-explanatory and not difficult to understand. The concept is to really take notice of those around you – to actively... Continue reading
Laurel’s Story
A group of us have been vacationing on Ambergris Caye, Belize over the past 15 years. We were back at the end of February 2021, this time we decided to collect money and school supplies for Ambergris Caye Elementary School with Pack for a Purpose. It was an easy way to help give back to... Continue reading