TORONTO — ‘Packing with purpose’ took on new meaning for Ensemble Travel Group’s top producers at this week’s Ensemble Elite trip, who packed with them suitcases filled with essentials for Ukrainian refugees.

Taking place aboard the AmaMagna, the 150 attendees donated items like blankets, diapers and personal hygiene kits to the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid, a local humanitarian organization in Budapest.

The donation is in line with Ensemble’s tradition of incorporating a charity or community outreach component at all of its Ensemble Travel Group conferences.

“While the purpose of this trip is to celebrate the top advisors of our consortium, our members have communicated to us that they also want to do something meaningful to help those impacted by this horrible situation,” said David Harris, CEO of Ensemble Travel Group. “It was truly heartwarming to see attendees arrive with extra suitcases filled with items to donate and to know that they will be helping those in need.”