Purses with a Purpose at Silver Sands Benefits Shelter House Mar 22 & 23

Purses with a Purpose is a two-day purse sale and auction where new and gently used designer handbags are donated to be sold and auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties. The much-anticipated purse extravaganza returns to Silver Sands Premium Outlets on March 22 and 23.

Clutch, satchel, tote or hobo – whatever type of handbag you prefer, you'll find it at Purses with a Purpose. On Friday, March 22 from 6pm to 8pm, come out for the VIP Party and sneak preview. Your $5 donation nets you the first pick of purses, access to designer handbag auctions, food from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, beverages and door prizes. The event, located in the storefront between Carter’s and Bose, reopens on Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 3pm with free admission, deep discounts, muffins and more.

Shelter House accepts purse donations throughout the year at its administrative office located at 102 Buck Drive in Fort Walton Beach. For more information about Purses with a Purpose or donating, please contact Shelter House at 850-243-1201.

About Shelter House
Shelter House is the state-certified domestic violence shelter serving victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Services provided include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, advocacy, outreach, primary prevention, transitional housing and confidential shelter.

If you feel that a family member or intimate partner is endangering your physical or emotional safety or if you know someone experiencing this in their home, call Shelter House’s hotline at 1-800-44-ABUSE or 850-863-4777.