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Pack A Purse Drive 2012 Gratitude

Published on December 25, 2012 By Nicki Sanders

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

 

THANK YOU!!

A grand total of 705 purses (tote bags, duffle bags, and other gift bags) were collected and distributed to 17 organizations for JaMai and The Teen Toolbox’s 6th Annual Pack A Purse Drive.

Recipients:

The Children’s Home in Catonsville

Sarah’s House

RICA, Baltimore

Anne Arundel County Partnership for Youth and Families

DC Family and Youth Initiative

Courtney’s House

Howard County Department of Social Services Independent Living Program

Prince George’s County Department of Social Services Independent Living Program

Coalition of Adoption Programs

Hearts & Homes For Youth

Echelon Community Services

A Step Closer Foundation (She Matters)

Ionia Whipper House, Inc.

Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.

Covenant House Washington

Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center

Child and Family Services Administration

 

We are grateful to all who collaborated, supported, promoted, donated, sorted, packed, and delivered purses.

 

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