Mother-Daughter Team Turns Old Jeans into Purses for Women in Need
Purses with Purpose: Mother-daughter duo recycles jeans to help women in need
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In Nova Scotia, Donna Tutty and her daughter Abi Johnston have launched 'Purses with Purpose,' transforming old jeans into unique bags filled with personal care items for women’s shelters. Since their inception six months ago, they have donated over 100 purses and collected more than 800 pairs of jeans, aiming to make a significant impact in their community.
- 01Purses with Purpose has donated over 100 purses to women's shelters across Nova Scotia since its launch.
- 02The initiative was inspired by a moment when Donna Tutty saw two homeless women during a cold night, prompting her to help those in need.
- 03Monthly pop-up events allow community members to contribute by sewing and creating bags, with the next event scheduled for June 20.
- 04The duo has collected more than 800 pairs of jeans to date, emphasizing the importance of recycling and repurposing materials.
- 05Donna Tutty and Abi Johnston aim to expand their operations, seeking a standalone location to accommodate their growing initiative.
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In Nova Scotia, the mother-daughter duo of Donna Tutty and Abi Johnston has created 'Purses with Purpose,' a project that recycles old jeans into stylish bags filled with essential personal care items for women in need. Launched just six months ago, the initiative has rapidly gained traction, resulting in over 100 purses donated to women's shelters across the province. The idea was born from a poignant moment when Tutty witnessed two homeless women during a frigid January night, igniting her desire to support vulnerable women in her community.
The duo organizes monthly pop-up events, where community members can help sew bags or donate old jeans. Their next event is set for June 20 at the Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. To date, they have collected more than 800 pairs of jeans, showcasing their commitment to environmental sustainability alongside social responsibility. As they continue to grow, Tutty and Johnston are exploring options for a standalone location to further their mission, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and support in their efforts.
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This initiative provides essential items to women in shelters, fostering community support and awareness about homelessness and recycling.
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