Handbags of Hope
Each week, 10 handbags are delivered to the Family Time Crisis Center to help women in crisis get a fresh start on life. This blessing doesn't stop there. Handbags are also given to students and women in need. These bags are filled with small necessities and niceties and your donations are always welcome. (See list of items needed below or donate online.) If you have gently used purses or wallets to donate, please bring them to the donation baskets located in the CFC and Sanctuary hallway. A list of items needed are attached to those collection baskets. as well. So far, Handbags of Hope ministry has donated over 500 bags for women in crisis! For more information or if you know of a woman in need, please contact Lana Walker.
Check out how a donated handbag becomes a Handbag of Hope!
Items Requested:
- Gently used purses, wallets and scarves.
- Soap
- Washcloth or Net Scrub
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/Conditioner (travel size is great)
- Body Lotion
- Sewing Kit
- Manicure Set
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Breath Mints
- White Socks/Dark Socks
- Scarf
- Tampons
- Large Pads
- Panty Liners
- Scrunchy for Pony Tails
- Color Elastic Bands
- Black Elastic Bands
- Ckops/Barrettes
- Comb/Brush
- Lipstick
- Blusher
- Brow Pencil/Sharpener
- Mascara
- Eye Shadow
- Powder
- Hand Lotion
- Nail Polish
- Polish Remover Pads
- Calendar
- Small Notebook
- Pen/Pencil
- Uplifting Material - Small Bible or Booklet (i.e. Upper Room, etc.)
- Keychain
- Small Flashlight
- Kleenex
- Wallet (may be gently used)
- Cleaning Wipes
- First Aif Kit
- Monetary Donations (check made payable to LHUMC with Handbags of Hope in memo line or donate online)