“Purses of Hope” is the organization ACW is supporting this year for their Christmas Outreach Project whereby new or gently used purses are collected and “stuffed” with personal care items for homeless and vulnerable women in Calgary. We will be collecting items until November 19th , Rev. Bonnie will bless them on November 26th and they will be delivered to the drop-off location by December 3rd . If any parishioners would like to participate and donate items for this initiative, a collection box will be located by the Chapel in the Narthex to receive any of the items listed below. For more information about this organization visit https://pursesofhope.ca/donate/.
We are accepting the following donations for this project:
- New or gently-used large purses
- Winter scarf
- Winter gloves
- Hand lotion
- Socks
- Deodorant
- Brush/Comb
- Nail Clippers/Manicure Sets
- Kleenex
- Disposable Razors
- Shampoo/Condition
- Bar Soap
- Soap Travel Container
- Toothbrush Travel Container
- New Makeup
- Gift Cards (McDonalds, Tim Hortons)
NOTE: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Floss are being generously supplied by Riverside Dental Clinic and Spy Hill Dental Clinic.