What is the Pink Purse Project?

1. PINK PURSE
PROJECT
“Giving women confidence they can carry.”
(c) 2009 The Pink Purse Pink Purse Project

2. What is the Pink Purse Project?
Pink Purse Project is a non profit organization
designed to help women overcome their
current negative circumstances and be
empowered to fulfill their purpose for life.
We want to do more than just put a purse in the
hands of women. Each purse given is
distributed with an intended purpose of being
used to transform the life of a woman.
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3. What is the Mission?
The mission of the Pink Purse Project is to
empower and encourage women to become
assertive and confident by building their self
esteem and giving them a brighter outlook
on their life and future.
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4. History of the Pink Purse
This project started as a small community service
project for the women’s ministry at the Church of
Minneapolis in 2008.
Although small it greatly impacted the lives of
those that gave and those that received.
As a call to the nation from President Obama to
serve our communities the project was made
public for anyone to join and participate in 2009.
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5. Why a Purse?
A purse is a statement.
A purse is one accessory that reflects your
own personality and uniqueness.
Your purse while it complements you it can
help change your mood and encourage you
to be confident.
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6. What can this project do?
Pink Purse Project will help women overcome
the fears of being strong and confident by
addressing personal issues and tearing down
walls of excuses and stereotypes.
Strong, influential women will help other
women become strong and influential by
taking the time to exchange strengths for
weaknesses and create opportunities for
growth.
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7. Target Population
Homeless Women
Battered Women
Women exiting human trafficking
Women with low/no self esteem
Women lacking confidence
Women who have been impacted by the current
economic system
Women with an expressed attitude for change in
their lives
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8. 10 Ways to Support this Project
Donate a new or gently used purse.
Purchase toiletries, such as deodorant, toothpaste, or lotion that can be used
for stuffing the purses.
Participate in our upcoming gala event later this year.
Give a donation of your time by volunteering at one of our events.
Place a donation bin for purses or toiletry items at your place of employment.
Ask your company’s giving program to include the Pink Purse Project as an
option for donations.
Buy an item from our website. The proceeds benefit the Pink Purse Project.
Donate new or gently used plastic bins that can be used for sorting items.
Tell your friends and family about the Pink Purse Project.
Invite a representative of the Pink Purse Project to speak to your employer or a
group you are involved with about the benefits of the program.
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9. Purses Accepted
New Purses
All Sizes
Large Sized
Backpacks
Totes
Gently Used
No holes
No Rips/Tears
No Worn Leather
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10. 2009 Pink Purse Project Goals
Distributed to 500 women in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Locate a warehouse space for the PPP home office
1st Annual Pink Purse Project Gala Fundraiser 4Q09
Encouragement Seminars once per week to women’s
groups across the Twin Cities beginning in 3Q09 use as
opportunities to distribute purses.
Establish an Internship Program for the Pink Purse Project
Partner with women’s advocacy organizations for the
distribution of purses
Raise a minimum of $25,000 for the Pink Purse Project in
2009 through donations and contributions
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11. Upcoming Pink Purse Project Events
April 15, 2009 - New Website Launch
May 2, 2009 – Distribution
August 1, 2009 – Collecting & Sorting
September 12, 2009 – Distribution
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12. Contact Us
www.pinkpurseproject.org
763-657-0133
PO Box 43217, Minneapolis, MN 55443
info@pinkpurseproject.org
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13. Thank You
(c) 2009 The Pink Purse Pink Purse Project