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Nonprofit Love Purse Presents Inaugural Gala Oct. 6; Event raises awareness about women in difficult situations as they begin new lives with purses, essentials

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Monday, September 12, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dedicated to helping women in emergency shelter situations facing domestic violence, human trafficking, or homelessness, the Chicagoland-based nonprofit Love Purse will present its Inaugural Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. at Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • The evening will feature entertainment, signature "Pursetini" cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a premier silent auction.
  • Lastly, the purses also include personal handwritten notes saying that these women matter, people are praying for them, and their difficult situations will pass.
  • Castro explained for these women, these purses and items are chances to embark on fresh and positive beginnings in their lives.
  • Love Purse, a Chicagoland-based nonprofit organization created by Maria Castro in 2021, seeks to help women living in emergency shelter situations facing domestic violence, human trafficking, or homelessness through a unique purse gifting program.