The Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign is in its ninth year.
It started with Angel Freedom, a woman who has a mission to promote awareness, especially around domestic violence.
Joanne Sweetland is the regions community lead, and explains the reason behind why they collect new and gently used purses.
They’re asking you to fill these purses with items such as toiletries and other personal effects women might need after fleeing an abusive relationship.
You make your donations of a purse, items or both to Sweetland directly who then distributes them. You can do so by visiting the Lanark Medical Pharmacy right in the Village, or you can contact Sweetland by email lanarkmedicalpharmacy@yahoo.ca to meet up if you can’t make your way there.
The campaign is on now until December 1st. Learn more here.