Pack for a Purpose is a non-profit organization that strives to fulfill its mission to positively impact communities around the world by assisting travelers who want to take meaningful contributions to the destinations they visit.
“Our goal is to assist travelers who want to say thank you in this manner or who simply want to expand their generosity beyond their own communities. The supply lists for destinations on our website are provided directly by the local community-based projects which receive and use the supplies, enabling travelers to make informed decisions and to take items which meet the needs of those who will be using them.”
The Springs Resort and Spa is a proud supporter of Pack for a Purpose. We work with La Fortuna Orphanage, known to the locals as Hogarcito San Juan Bosco de la Fortuna, which serves children from ages 6 months through 11 years old.
Hogarcito, started in 1999, is the only one of its kind in La Fortuna and is a pioneer of this type of transitional home. This orphanage is where children are given a safe place after being removed from bad home situations. The devoted employees, directors, psychologists and volunteers help fill this home with love, nurturing, and a feeling of well-being. The orphanage is also sustainable where the children learn how to grow food, raise chickens, recycle, and much more. Over time, the children are found more permanent homes throughout Costa Rica.
The Springs Resort and Spa always appreciates and welcomes any donations from their guests and visitors in order to help and provide for these underprivileged youth.
Essential items include:
• Band-Aids
• Bars of Soap
• Deodorant
• Hair Brushes
• Multivitamin Tablets
• Shampoos
• Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
• New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing
• Shoes
• New Underwear
• Bath Towels
• Bed Linens
• Light Blankets
• Pillows
• Mosquito Nets/Insect Repellant
• (Spanish) Age Appropriate Story Books
• Other subject books: Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
For more information on how to become involved with Hogarcito or Pack for a Purpose, please visit the websites below.
http://www.packforapurpose.org/destinations/central-america/costa-rica/springs-resort-spa-arenal
http://www.lafortunaorphanage.com
Would I just pack these items in my luggage? If yes, where at the resort do I drop the items off? Thank you.
Hi Bonnie! Thank you for inquiring about The Springs Resort and Spa’s affiliation with Pack for a Purpose! You can bring any of the essential items listed with your luggage and deliver them to our Concierge staff who will then then take all of your items to Hogarcito. You also have the option of taking them to Hogarcito yourself and meeting the wonderful staff and children there. Thank you for wanting to get involved in our efforts! Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions!
How far are you from Turribal Costa Rica
We have a wedding there feb 25-March 5
Hi, My husband and I are coming the early weeks of Dec 2016. We would like to bring items for Pack for a Purpose. How far away is Hogarcito from the spa? I would really like to drop off the items and meet the children. Thanks
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Do you still carry on with the pack for a purpose in 2017? We will be there next week and wanted to know if we are able to contribute.
Thank you!