Chatham Kent librarian Tania Sharpe’s office is beginning to look like a purse boutique as donations for the upcoming Purses with a Purpose come pouring in.
Local businesses have donated purses, which will be raffled off at a tea party held in Studio One on April 11. Tea and desserts will be served, but the highlight of the afternoon will be the raffle of at least 20 purses.
The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent is working in collaboration with the library. Zonta works to improve the status of women in our community and around the world, working together. The goal is to raise money for resources on topics such as human trafficking, domestic abuse, and women in leadership roles, among others.
The organizers hope that attendance with beat that of last year’s event, which drew 75 people.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with the event running from 2 p.m. to 4 pm.
Tickets are on sale now at the Chatham branch.
