F.A.Q.
What type of items are you accepting?
We collect arm-deep, mid-sized, good-conditioned purses, handbags, and backpacks.
Fanny packs and wallets are too small.
Hotel travel-sized toiletries: soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions
Female hygiene products (ie: pads, tampons: only accepting Flo Tampons, Organyc, Viv for V, Rael Tampons)
Other travel-sized items: deodorants, first aid products, dental hygiene products, combs, socks, sunscreen, chapstick, hair ties, shower caps, makeup wipes, moisturizers, etc.
Seasonal-based items: socks (colder areas), sunglasses (warmer areas)
Self-care items: nail polish, face masks, hair clips, etc.
Gift cards (entertainment, food)
How do you pick up donations?
Email the branch closest to you and we will coordinate a way to pick them up!
San Diego, California: pursesforapurposesd@gmail.com
New Haven/Waterbury, Connecticut: pursesforapurposect@gmail.com
Washington DC: pursesforapurposedc@gmail.com
You may also email if you want to ship donations to the closest branch!
We offer donation receipts per request.
Where do you donate your finished purses?
We have emailed several homeless outreach organizations to assist and partner with putting together purses and coordinating distribution events.
If your organization would like to work with us, please fill out this form.