CP Cares is the heart of our giving back culture

2021 was a tough year for the travel industry, but even in times of hardship, CP Cares, our corporate non-profit, still found a reason to be grateful and give back. For this holiday season, we collected hundreds of toys that were delivered to SOS Children's Village by Cruise Planners Home Office Team members. 

“Every chance we get to bring some relief and joy to those who need it most, we do,” said Michelle Fee, Founder and CEO. “We grow as a society when we share in the responsibility of uplifting our community, and you can see the giving spirit throughout our entire organization-- from our Home Office Team, to our travel advisor network, to the executive leadership. It’s a team effort.”

Home Office team members with collected donations at Cruise Planners Coral Springs Home Office(L-R): Diana Riel; Cynthia Shobe; Michelle Fee; Elizabeth Lara, Mirna Plana; Vicky Garcia (seated); Fumi Takashina; Nichole Verley.

The holiday toy drive benefitted the SOS Children's Village and Kids in Distress with a focus on developmental learning toys for babies and toddlers that promote crawling, walking, and talking. Kids in Distress is a local non-profit located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and their mission is to prevent child abuse, preserve the family and treat children who have been abused and neglected.

CP Cares has supported these organizations in previous years and is passionate about making a continuous effort to help throughout the year. 

Cruise Planners Founder & CEO Michelle Fee with Co-Owner and COO Vicky Garcia with the toys from the CP Cares Holiday Toy Drive.

“Nothing makes my heart smile more than to be able to give back in some way,” said Vicky Garcia, Cruise Planners COO and co-owner. “It’s part of who we are as a corporation and at the heart of our giving back culture is our foundation, CP Cares, which we are so proud of."

Cruise Planners Home Office Team and our nationwide network of travel advisors send you best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a bright and successful new year.