Kerry’s purse unveiled!

From October 1-27, The Shelter will take part in the Allstate Purple Purse Challenge, collecting donations on our CrowdRise page as we compete against other Purple Purse Community Partners from throughout the country. Your donation will help us compete for nearly $650,000 in incentive funding and direct grants contributed by The Allstate Foundation. The Purple Purse link will not “go live” until October 1 so we need your help to spread the word! Although we are grateful for any donation toward this cause, only the donations on our Crowdrise page will count toward our bonus funds.

charm2THREE PURPLE PURSES TO BE DRAWN:

  • The names of those who donate $25 or more will be placed into a drawing to win one of three Purple Purses including a limited-edition 2015 Purple Purse designed by National Purple Purse Ambassador and Actress Kerry Washington.
  • Those who donate $100 or more will receive a free 2015 Purple Purse Charm (see right) AND will be entered into the Purple Purse drawings.
  • You need not be present to win! Winners will be notified. Purses will be shipped if winner is not present.

 

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Kerry’s 2015 Purple Purse

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Kate Spade

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Why a Purple Purse?

The purse represents the center of a woman’s financial domain and purple is the color of national domestic violence awareness. The Purple Purse charms attach to a bag or purse and show support year-round. More information can be found at www.purplepurse.com.

Why Kerry Joined Purple Purse

Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington is lending her voice and passion as the ambassador for Allstate Foundation Purple Purse. In addition to her work as an actress, mom and wife, she is striving to become part of the solution by empowering women to prevent future occurrences of domestic violence and financial abuse. Beyond her work with Purple Purse, Washington was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Committee of the Arts and Humanities in 2009 and honored at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in 2015 with a Vanguard Award for her work making a significant difference in promoting equality.
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The 2014 Purple Purse Kerry designed“The purse I designed in 2014 for the Allstate Foundation Purple Purse carries with it an important message. Purple is the color of domestic violence awareness and a woman’s purse is a strong symbol of where she carries her power. Financial wellbeing, a sense of ownership and a sense of self reside in our purses. I am extremely proud to carry it.”

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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is a 501(C)3 organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. No purchase necessary. Need not be present to win. Winners will be notified. Random drawing of donated goods and services.