Welcome to Purses With A Purpose!
We are a charitable organization dedicated to helping those in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact in our community and beyond. Thank you for visiting our website and learning more about our work.
How to Donate
In a gently used medium to large purse, add in some items from our Items We Accept list below. We will also accept items without a purse.
From there, you can donate in two easy ways:
Drop-Off: Please see the list of available drop-off locations below. Donations can be dropped off during each business’s regular hours of operation.
Pick-Up: Please see the list of community representatives below. Locate the representative for your area and reach out to them directly — they will be happy to arrange a pick-up.
Our 2025 Campaign Starts September 1st and Ends November 25th
Items We Accept
Most Needed
Helpful Extras
Helpful Extras
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Tampons and Sanitary Pads
- Hand Cream
- Gently used medium to large purses
- Socks
- Mittens
- Scarves
- Hats
- Packaged Snacks
- Tooth Brush
- Tooth Paste
Helpful Extras
Helpful Extras
Helpful Extras
- Small Package of Tissues
- Dollar Store or Tim Horton's gift card
- Nail Polish or Hair Accessories
- Notepad and Pen
- A Personal Note of Encouragement–these messages are deeply cherished
If you’d like to donate an item not on the list, please contact your community representative for guidance. Their information is listed below.
Drop Off Bin Locations
There are drop off bins at the following locations-
Teo Hair and Body Salon - 524 Brant Street, Burlington
Teo Hair and Body Salon - 2435 Appleby Line at Dundas
The Black Bull - 2475 Mountainside Drive, Burlington
Longo's - 3455 Wyecroft Road, Oakville - Manager Julianna
Longo's - 338 Dundas Street East, Oakville - Manager Brad
Longo's - 469 Cornwall Road, Oakville - Manager Paola
The Royal Canadian Legion- Branch 114 - 36 Upper Middle Road, Oakville
The Royal Canadian Legion- Branch 486- 79 Jones Street, Oakville
Community Representatives
Burlington Region
South Burlington Bev bevkerekes@hotmail.com
Nelson Lucy park.wise176@gmail.com
Aldershot Katie katielynch744@gmail.com
Palmer/Headon Forest/Mountainside Christine christine.purses@gmail.com
Millcroft/Orchard/Alton Lisa lisawiththecats@outlook.com
Downtown Jennifer jijconsulting2023@gmail.com
Maple Avenue Sandra sjvanderlip@gmail.com
Augustus/Young Chris chrispasalic@hotmail.com
Walkers/ Lakeshore Lynn lynns.biscottis@hotmail.com
Hamilton Region
Greater Toronto Region
If you are not within these areas or would like to contact the Purses with Purpose team, kindly see the contacts below:
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