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Handbags of Hope

Turn your gently used purses into Handbags of Hope.Handbags of Hope

COMPETED FOR

$5K
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Competed in
April, 2010

Goals

  • To continue giving gifts of Beauty & Empowerment.

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Overview

Women carry a "small world" in their purse. We learn early never to go in Mom's. Handbags of Hope gives women back this personal possession. Our Handbags reach Domestic Violence Shelters , Women in transistionand Teen programs across the State of Michigan. I've managed to operate with the support of my community and many volunteers. I rely on 90% donations of handbags, wallets and filler items.( This project took on a life of it's own , I'm just doing my best to keep up. It's the most rewarding work next to my family I've ever done. ) I operate from our basement but we're outgrowing it quickly.  Since 2008 we have given over 3500 Filled Handbags , our Holiday Handbag Drive saw 1123 filled Handbags donated. Now the Thank You letters are coming in from the Shelters , saying what empowering gifts they were ! Our Mother's day deliveries are beautiful. We believe a Healthy Mom , makes for a Happy child. I'm just a simple lady, married 27 yrs, following a need.

How will the 5K be Used?

Budget Notes: We cover the cost of our meals during deliveries. Not I or does any volunteer receiving compensation from Handbags of Hope. I
$ 1,000 I will continue our work setting up as a non profit .
$ 1,000 Reorganize work space in basement, build storage and shelving.
$ 1,000 set aside for fundraising events
$ 1,000 purchase filler items needed for empty donated handbags.
$ 1,000 set aside for one year of deliver costs. Van rental, gas and lodging.
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