Passports with Purpose – Build a Village (and Eat Pastries)
When our neighborhood travel pals Beth, Pam and Meg gave us the 411 on their altruistic passion, Passports with Purpose (PwP), we couldn’t wait to learn more. These three – along with the other two founders – started PwP back in 2008 guided by the belief that travel has the power to change the world. Pretty cool, right?!
Giving back and travel are both big parts of what our No Vacation Required (NVR) lifestyle is all about. So, when we got the full scoop from these amazing women, we couldn’t wait to join in.
Back in 2008, the PwP crew raised about $7500 for Heifer International. Last year, they blew past their goal and raised $30000 to build a school in Cambodia. This year, the plan is to raise $50000 in order to build a village (yep, a village) in rural India via a partnership with Friends of Lafti (LAFTI).
This is where we come in.
Lending a hand is simple. We’re joining over 100 other bloggers who have all secured fantastic prizes. Blog readers (that’s you) have the opportunity to check out the assortment of prizes. Then, for each $10 donation to LAFTI, you get entered into a drawing for the prize(s) of your choice. Simple.
This is where our prize sponsor comes in.
Perfection really does have a taste. If you live in Seattle, that taste is known as Bakery Nouveau. In addition to winning the 2005 World Cup of Baking Gold Medal, William Leaman, the owner, has secured so many “best” awards it’ll make your head spin. You can have a peek at all of the accolades along with Bakery Nouveau’s offerings.
In support of PwP, Bakery Nouveau is offering a $75 gift certificate that can be used for whatever tasty creations your heart desires. Their own website says it best:
Whether it’s chocolates, pastries, quiches, breads, pizzas, jams, or cakes, you’ll find they have one thing in common: They’re simply among the best you will ever taste.
Can you resist that? Didn’t think so (and nor can we).
***UPDATE: Check out our latest prize from the Grand Hyatt Kauai.
This is where you come in.
Do you have $10 to spare? Want the warm feeling that comes with giving back? Follow these steps:
- Head on over to the prize catalog / donation page.
- Select Bakery Nouveau’s prize (and/or whichever strikes your fancy) and make your tax deductible donation via PayPal for a chance to win.
- Hold tight. Prize winners will be announced on December 17th.
Check out the PwP website for full details and shoot us an e-mail if you have questions or want our recommendations for the best Bakery Nouveau treats. Trust us, we’re experts.
Great cause. Budget Travelers Sandbox is there as well.
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Cool! We’ll check out your site too, Nancie.
I am definitely intrigued. I’ll check this out this weekend!
And never fear, Ben – We will be taking you to Bakery Nouveau when you are in Seattle.
Amazing you guys! Sounds like a great project and it’s so wonderful you are involved.
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As always, you guys are great about being involved in good causes. I’ll check this out and spread the word.
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Great initiative, will sign up of course.
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I had no idea there were that many bloggers involved with this particular cause! That’s so great! Kudos for making things happen, guys!
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this is a great cause, i have been to their website they are doing great things
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Really great cause and good of you to a) be involved and b) making us all aware of it. Will check it out this weekend.
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Great cause guys! Good luck with it. Well check it out this weekend also
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heard about this a couple of times now. so many bloggers making a difference! thx for sharing. we will do the same.
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Well done — and keep up the good work.
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Really nice initiative. So good to see many bloggers involved. Will definitely make my contribution.
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Thanks for all of the comments. Very cool to see all of the interest in Passports with Purpose.
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Love this idea! Great that you’re involved in it! I’ll be entering it!
Aww, you guys are the best! Everytime I come here I leave all warm and fuzzy because of the wonderful things you do to help others around you.
Way to go guys!! I support you 1,000%!
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OMG, Kelly – Does that mean you are donating $10,000
Looks like a good organization. Thanks for the exposure
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I signed up to participate as well but wasn’t able to. So I am throwing my support behind those out there doing it. Great job guys!
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