What is Pago?
Pago is a public benefit corporation that is creating a kindness marketplace from those with means to those in need.
Our online platform allows individuals to engage in various acts of kindness in a personalized pay-it-forward kind of movement that incorporates both live in-person and virtual events.
Through a hybrid model of engagement, Pago creates lasting social connections and builds community for users in their backyard and beyond.
Creating a kindness exchange from those with means to those in need
To be the leader in compassion technology where meaningful connections are made through acts of kindness and acts of giving
Kindness, Positivity, Integrity, and Service
What does Pago mean?
In Spanish, the term pago means “I pay”, taken from pagar meaning to pay. In Latin, pago means “village.” To us, Pago represents our purpose: create a village where individuals and communities can connect and pay kindness forward.
About our team
Amy Pragel
Amy Pragel is passionate about modeling kindness for her daughter. She has been in FinTech for more than 15 years in Sales, Product, and Strategy. Amy founded Pago as part of her innovation project for her Design Thinking class in Stanford LEAD, a one-year corporate innovation program. Pago was accepted into the LISA Program (LEAD Incubator Start-up Accelerator), where it became a top-ten finalist in its cohort.
Testimonials
Here is what people are saying about Pago
I deeply value community, connection, and giving back but I am a working mom with an ever changing chaotic schedule. I love the idea that I have access to volunteer opportunities that have a wide range of availability, time commitment, and interests that just me or my whole family can be a part of to make a meaningful difference.
Jess
I like making other people happy
Kira
Having recently moved to a new neighborhood, I am so excited to explore local volunteer events. I cannot wait to attend events, and meet other people wanting to help their community!
Kristy
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