Purses for a Purpose Inc.

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Purses for a Purpose Inc.

EIN: 86-3914684
IRS approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

We collect essential toiletries and gently used mid-sized purses to distribute to partnered homeless outreach organizations, women's shelters, and refugee sites internationally.

09/01/2026

💜 As August is coming to a close, Purses For A Purpose would like to thank this month's donors! Project Helping and DAFgiving 360 have helped us provide resources to homeless women in need, and we are forever grateful to them for lending a helping hand(bag)!

🫵 Want to learn more and see how you can help? Subscribe to our newsletter via our website! https://www.pursesforapurposeinc.com/

08/21/2026

💜 We’re growing our team! 💜

Purses for Purpose Inc. is seeking passionate volunteers to join our board! We’re currently looking for COO and CFO board members who are ready to bring their expertise, vision, and heart to help us advance our mission of supporting unhoused and housing-insecure women and girls.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and lend a helping hand(bag)!

💻️ COO Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GXLLQ6V

💰️ CFO Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CY9CWXV

08/16/2026

💜 Our lovely CEO, Shayna, packed plenty of bags for today's drop off at Dreams For Change!

👀 Enjoy the time lapse, and stay until the end to see the finished drop-off!

08/09/2026

🎙️Our beloved CEO, Shayna, was recently interviewed by SDVoyager!

💜 In her feature, she delves into the history, mission, and heart of Purses For A Purpose.

📰 Read the full article at: https://sdvoyager.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-shayna-rutman-of-purses-for-a-purpose-inc

08/08/2026

💙 We are happy to announce that we have joined Support&Shop!

💰️ Check out our page and donate to support our mission of lending a helping hand(bag)!

08/07/2026

💜 Our Purses for A Purpose team grows more every day!

👜 The Henosis Initiative and the Iron Sharpens Iron Workforce Initiative have recently joined us and the Women and Child Development Society on our international mission to provide a helping hand(bag) to homeless women.

🌎 We are proud to have partnerships with wonderful organizations around the world! Stay tuned - maybe your nonprofit could be next!

07/13/2026

✨ We're Growing Our Impact — Join Our Team! ✨

Purses for a Purpose Inc. is looking for Chapter Coordinators to help us expand our mission of supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.

We're currently recruiting volunteers in:
📍 New Haven & Waterbury, CT
📍 West Chester, PA
📍 Columbia County, OR
📍 Los Angeles, CA

As a Chapter Coordinator, you'll help organize local efforts, engage your community, and make a meaningful difference—all with a commitment of just 5–10 volunteer hours per month.

We're looking for individuals who are:
💜 Passionate about serving others
💜 Strong communicators and organized leaders
💜 Empathetic advocates for those experiencing homelessness

Ready to create change in your community? We'd love to hear from you!

🌐 pursesforapurposeinc.com
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with someone who would be a great fit! Together, we can bring hope, dignity, and essential resources to more communities. 👜✨

07/12/2026

Exciting News 🗞️ 🤍

Puddin, our DC chapter coordinator / secretary will be representing us along side her sweets business at the ✨👗 Brunch for Bosses 🍽️📸 event tomorrow from 2:00pm to 5:00pm! This is a ticketed event, please visit the link to purchase tickets! Not only does proceeds go to the Autism society, but supporters are welcomed to bring in donations to drop off with Puddin at her table!

Donations can include:
🧴🧼🫧 Travel sized Toiletries (lotion, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant etc.)
👛👜👝 unwanted gently used medium sized handbags (should still be in good condition)
💄🧤🪞Other acceptable donations: climate specific items, feminine products, sample sized makeup, disinfect wipes

For your generosity, Puddin's Sweets is offering discounts on any treat orders at this event up to 15% for any donations. 🧁🍰🍪

We certainly hope you consider attending this event, and donating to such powerful causes. ✨

06/22/2026

Happy 5th birthday to Purses For A Purpose!

Here’s to many more years of lending a helping hand(bag) to women in need!

05/18/2026

Send a message to learn more

Address

3231-C Business Park Drive P. O. #124
Vista, CA
92081

Telephone

+16194334711

Website

https://linktr.ee/pursesforapurpose, https://www.pursesforapurposeinc.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/purses-for-

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