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Meet Shayna Rutman
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shayna Rutman. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Founder/CEO Shayna Rutman's Capstone for American University: Community-Based Research
This paper explores the complexity of the homelessness crisis in the United States. While there are assistance-based programs,...
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May 2, 20241 min read
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Audacious Changemaker: Community Service in the Bag
As founder of Purses for a Purpose, Shayna Rutman, SPA/BA ’24, MPA ’25, knows that a handbag holds more than spare change; it represents...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Purses for a Purpose opens their first DC chapter
AU sophomore brings her nonprofit to DC to help end homelessness Publisher: AU The Eagle Edited By: Mackenzie Konjoyan Published:...
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Dec 27, 20211 min read
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Purses for a Purpose Aims to Uplift Women Experiencing Homelessness
Publisher: NBC4 Edited By: Molette Green Published: December 23, 2021 https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/purposes-for-a-purpose-aim...
pursesforapurposes
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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PURSES FOR A PURPOSE DC: AU’S SHAYNA RUTMAN ON HELPING HOMELESS WOMEN
Publisher: Her Campus - American University Edited By: Sana Mamtaney Published: October 4, 2021 https://www.hercampus.com/school/american...
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Oct 29, 20212 min read
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‘Have an extra purse? Give it to a homeless woman.’: California teen starts charity...
Publisher: Love What Matters Edited By: Patricia McGee Published: July 21, 2021 https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/have-an-extra-purse-give-...
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Jul 21, 20211 min read
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Youth Political Talk
Publisher: Youth Political Talk Published: February 23, 2021 Shayna Rutman is an 18 year old activist who uprooted her charity project...
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Mar 30, 20211 min read
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A Letter From The Mayor (Of Oceanside): Page11
Oceanside, CA major Peter Weiss featured Purses For A Purpose- San Diego on page 11!
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Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Shayna Rutman- Ramona Magazine
Publisher: Ramona Magazine Published: Unknown Contribution: https://ramonamag.com/contributors_post/shayna-rutman/ Shayna Rutman is an 18...
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Jul 25, 20201 min read
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Meet the Local High Schooler That Started Purses For a Purpose
Publisher: KSON 103.7, John And Tammy In The Morning Published: June 18, 2020 Radio Interview: https://kson.radio.com/blogs/john-tammy-in...
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Jun 18, 20201 min read
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Purses For a Purpose: The Future of Service-Based Feminism
Author: Julianna Russ Written: April 28, 2020 Editted: May 3, 2020 Since January 2017, the annual Women’s March in Washington, D.C., has...
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Jun 5, 20202 min read
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Knights News Video Segment: San Marcos High School
Publisher: Maika Parks, Knights News Team Published: September 26, 2019 Video Source: https://youtu.be/M_GfwKidCjY Start video at minute...
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Jun 1, 20201 min read
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Giveback to the community with 'Purses for a Purpose San Diego'
Publisher: CBS News 8 Team Published: September 2, 2019 Video/ Article Source: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/morning-extra/purs...
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Jun 1, 20201 min read
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FAST @ UCLA: Purses For A Purpose- San Diego
Publisher: Iqra Irfan Published: May 25, 2020 Purses for a Purpose: The charity organization founded by Shayna Rutman that has blown up...
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May 31, 20203 min read
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