The Bag Ladies -"Purses with a Purpose"

12/26/2015

Today....

Not even sure where to begin.....

Salvation. Such a different and powerful word. A word that we most certainly don't use or even think about in our everyday vocabulary. But "salvation" is THE word that perfectly applies to today.

Christmas Day 2015. Truly one of the most emotional, inspiring and eye-opening days of my entire life. The Bag Ladies -"Purses with a Purpose" delivered those amazing goody filled purses today to some of the most wonderful and grateful women we have ever seen. The day was filled with tears, hugs and laughter! To witness the delight and surprise of these ladies to receive their bags was truly humbling and was a sobering reminder of how easily life can change with just a few missteps!

We then moved onto the Lake Eola area and the excitement and gratitude was next level! Never did I expect when I thought of this idea 10 days ago!!, that it would materialize so quickly and we would achieve exactly what I envisioned! But we did and I am bubbling over with emotion and gratitude!!

I have to say to Priss Jones@Jazmyn YonDebbie Rego I have never been more proud to call these women my friends!! Thank you so much for your time and effort today. You are the examples of what sisterhood and friendship truly means!! And I salute you!!! To say thank you is not enough! You embody what the meaning of today represents!

Thank you again to those that donated your purses and toiletries!! I don't think any of you can possibly know how much genuine happiness you brought into a woman's life today! Kudos to all of you😘

The loose meaning of salvation-"to be preserved from harm through faith and hope". Today we were living witnesses to the restoration of faith and hope in the form of giving away purses. You never know just how such a small gesture can touch someone's life in an amazing way.

Today...

Was the most amazing Christmas gift I have ever received!!! 🎄Merry Christmas to all of my FB family and friends!!! You are amazing and again thank you!!!😘😘

12/21/2015

Words cannot express the gratitude that we genuinely feel for all that donated their purses, toiletries and volunteered their time. Our first Bag Stuffing Party was an overwhelming success!!The support and enthusiasm that has been generated in such a small amount of time for this fun "idea" is nothing short of awesome!!!!! Thank you!!! We will be distributing the purses this Christmas week throughout the Orlando area, so be on the lookout for "The Bag Ladies" coming to a shelter near you!

As a reminder to all, this is not a one time event! The goal is to collect and distribute 100+ purses a month. As we grow as an organization, there will be monthly focus campaigns and events. So ladies continue to clean out those closets! We will always need handbags! Please not only like this page but follow it as well because I will continuously update! Thank you again for all of the support, and we are so looking forward to the extremely bright future that is ahead!!! 😘

12/19/2015

The Bag Ladies have secured a location for the Bag stuffing party!!! Jennifer Yon of IBA Innovative Business Associates LLC has generously donated the use of her offices and conference room!! The address is 3239 Old Winter Garden Road, Suite 13 Orlando, Florida 32805. We will be there tomorrow Sunday, Dec. 20th from 12pm to 6pm. Feel free to stop by throughout the day to drop off handbags and any toiletry items for the bags!!! It's the holidays so there will be wine and snacks of course!!! Thank you all again!!!! We are soooo grateful and excited for the incredible response and support!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

Please like and share this post so we can make a huge impact on the Orlando community!!!!

We are looking for

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Cleansing wipes
Pantyliners
Hand lotion
Hand sanitizer
Combs
Brushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Chapstick
Body spray
Bottled water
Mints
baby powder
Socks
Shower gel

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Non-profit organization focused on restoring the confidence and dignity to displaced women by providing the basic personal everyday necessities.

12/19/2015

Hey Everybody!!!The Bag Ladies are doing fantastic on the purses!! Thank you all sooo much for the donations! We are around 80 purses and counting!! Now it's toiletry mode!! We are looking for

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Cleansing wipes
Pantyliners
Hand lotion
Hand sanitizer
Combs
Brushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Chapstick
Body spray
Bottled water
Mints
baby powder
Socks
Shower gel

All of these in travel sizes would be great!!Again thank you all so very much!!! Will update on location and time of Bag stuffing party tomorrow!!