This is a sticky post so the Purse Drive details can be visible for all newcomers. Here’s the short version:
Problem: our high school girls are only allowed to carry small purses to school (it’s a safety issue) and many girls have already purchased purses. Do I need to mention The Economy? Do I need to mention the poverty rate in my school?
Solution: have friends and family help donate small purses (women almost ALWAYS have more than one purse!), sell them for the bargain basement price of $5, and donate that money to the school for the students. My friends have been gracious enough to clean out their closets, but I know a lot more people find this an easy project in which to get involved.
Purses should be no larger than 8.5 x 11 so measuring with a piece of paper should be easy to use for measurement. They can be sent to me at:
Kelly Wickham
P.O. Box 9465
Springfield, IL 62791
Then, there’s karma. Who doesn’t love good karma for doing a good thing?
November 10, 2009 @ 6:14 pm | Filed under One Small Purse, One Small Thing | Permalink | Comments (17)
PunditMom/Joanne Bamberger Said,
November 13, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
Have I mentioned lately you are an amazing woman?
Melissa Wardy Said,
November 13, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
What a great idea! Will be sending a couple your way!
Mommela Said,
November 16, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Two more on their way to you as we speak!
Kate Hein Said,
November 17, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
I’m waiting for another check to arrive and then I’ll have $$$ to deliver to you! This continues to be inspiring. If you ever need an adult to help run the store give me a holler – I’m already cleared by the district as I do Paws to Read over at Pleasant Hill. I just need notice and Mondays are out.
I’m in the ph book.
Melissa Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Kelly,
I just wanted to let you know that I sent two purses (one with the matching wallet!) and $10.00 so the girls can have them for free! You are truly doing a wonderful thing!
~Melissa
Angella Said,
November 21, 2009 @ 10:49 am
I still owe you a purse. I’ll get on that.
Jillian Said,
November 24, 2009 @ 5:40 am
What a clever and wonderful thing you are doing. The hard part is getting started. You are an inspiration to us all.
So glad to find you on Twitter.
You just reminded me to get a Blogher badge. tks.
Anali Said,
December 1, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
This is a great idea. What is the deadline?
Louise Said,
December 6, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I think this is a great idea! I’ve got a couple of purses all wrapped up ready to go. Just out of curiosity, and with all due respect: what do the guys use?
Kelly Said,
December 9, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
Hi!
How long will you be collecting purses? I was going to mail one, but wondered if it was too late?
As a teacher and mom, I love your blog,
Mocha Momma » Reflecting Said,
December 15, 2009 @ 9:03 pm
[...] I signed up to take kick-boxing lessons! Or even all the stories I have about my students and how the purse drive is going! You know, just basic daily happenings that no one is really interested in anyway. As is [...]
Renee Said,
December 28, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
Followed you here from Mamapop. This is the first thing I see. I decide you are rad. I’m in.
I probably won’t be able to send you a Diet Coke, but if you want in on C.D pool, I’ll list you as an honorary participant. We’ll all marvel at your abilities to predict demise.
Assertagirl Said,
December 31, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
Unfortunately all of my purses are way too enormous for words, which means I basically can never find my keys. But this is great! I hope you post a photo of them all at some point.
jenn Said,
January 2, 2010 @ 5:23 pm
as with Assertagirl, my purses fall more into giant bag category, but this is a brilliant thing you’re doing!
honestly, I need to get out more as “purse” and “security” really would only have appeared together in my head in the context of a purse getting stolen. Yeah…I need out more!
Barb Said,
January 3, 2010 @ 10:35 am
If you will email me the address to send them to I’d be willing to make a couple of my smaller bags and send them on.
Barb Said,
January 3, 2010 @ 10:37 am
Duh! Guess I should have read more thoroughly. Will get those bags out to you ASAP.
Laurie Said,
February 3, 2010 @ 8:22 pm
I was wondering how you felt about handmade bags? I belong to a wonderful sewing website with some very talented seamstresses. I’m sure if I post this link you will receive some awesome bags for your girls. Let me know if this is a good idea.