4828 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706

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oin the Cause: Simple Ways to Support Purses With a Purpose

Making a difference doesn’t require wealth or fame — just willingness. Supporting Purses With a Purpose can be as simple as cleaning out your closet, spreading the word, or volunteering a few hours a month.

Our organization thrives because everyday people choose to act. Whether you’re donating gently used purses, purchasing new hygiene items, or helping at an event, your involvement fuels our mission.

There are many ways to contribute:

  • Donate: Give gently used purses, new items, or gift cards.

  • Volunteer: Help pack purses, write notes, or deliver donations.

  • Host a drive: Organize a purse collection at your business, school, or church.

  • Sponsor: Partner with us as a local business to fund future outreach efforts.

We believe giving back should be meaningful and fun. Many groups host “purse parties,” where friends gather to collect donations and assemble purses together. These gatherings spread awareness while creating community among participants.

The impact of joining our mission isn’t just external — it changes you, too. When you volunteer or donate, you see firsthand how compassion can transform lives.

Purses With a Purpose was built on kindness. Every act, big or small, adds up to something extraordinary. So if you’ve ever wanted to help, start today — because somewhere, a woman is waiting for a sign that someone cares.

Together, we can carry hope further than ever before.

How You Can Help

Your contribution, big or small, creates a ripple effect of change. Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Donate – Every dollar helps us purchase supplies and fill more purses.

  • Give Supplies – Toiletries, feminine products, and new or gently used handbags are always in need.

  • Volunteer – From packing purses to organizing drives, there’s a place for everyone on our team.

  • Fundraise & Share – Spread the word and rally your community to support women in need.

Together, we can expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope.

Our Mission, Your Questions

Purses With a Purpose is dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to women in need across our community. Through the collection and distribution of handbags filled with essential items, we provide comfort, encouragement, and a tangible reminder that every woman matters. Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, your involvement helps us uplift women facing hardship and remind them they’re not alone.

What is Purses With a Purpose?

Purses With a Purpose is a Boise-based nonprofit organization that collects new and gently used handbags filled with essential hygiene and comfort items. These purses are donated to women in shelters, transitional housing, and crisis situations throughout Idaho to bring a message of hope, dignity, and compassion.

How did the organization get started?

Founded by local community members who wanted to make a tangible difference for women in need, Purses With a Purpose began as a small grassroots effort. What started with a few friends collecting handbags has grown into a community-wide movement supported by volunteers, businesses, and donors across the Treasure Valley.

Who benefits from the purses?

Our purses are distributed to women and teens served by Idaho shelters, crisis centers, and nonprofit partners. Recipients include survivors of domestic violence, women experiencing homelessness, and those rebuilding their lives after hardship.

What kinds of items go inside the purses?

Each purse is filled with a mix of new or unopened essentials such as shampoo, deodorant, soap, lotion, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, socks, tissues, snacks, and encouraging notes or cards. Donors can also include small personal touches—like a journal or piece of jewelry—to make it special.

How can I donate?

You can donate new or gently used purses, individual hygiene items, or pre-filled purses. We host regular community collection drives and maintain drop-off locations throughout the Boise area. Monetary donations are also welcome and go directly toward purchasing supplies and supporting our outreach programs.

Can I volunteer with Purses With a Purpose?

Absolutely! Volunteers are the heart of what we do. You can help by collecting items, hosting a purse drive at your workplace or church, assembling purses at our community events, or helping with deliveries. Visit our “Get Involved” page to sign up for upcoming opportunities.