Purses with a Purpose to Benefit Shelter House

Tote, satchel, clutch or hobo – whatever style handbag you favor, you can find it at Purses with a Purpose. A signature Shelter House event, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast.

Shoppers have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses up for sale or auction. Handbags from designers including Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and more will be available for purchase. 

This year’s event kicks off with an opening party on Friday, March 24 in the new event space at 560 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Attendees will enjoy food from Grimaldi's, refreshments by Timber Creek Distillery in the lounge and wines donated by Mike and Valerie Thompson of Thompson31Fifty Wine. B-Boy Productions, Inc. will provide a DJ and photo booth. A purse fashion show featuring hair and makeup by Pin-Up Girls Hair Studio & Spa will top off the evening. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission. VIP tickets get you in at 5:30 p.m. for first pick of the purses and a specialty cocktail. General admission tickets are $15, and VIP tickets are $25 in advance. Tickets purchased at the door are $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP. Tickets will go on sale soon.

Purses with a Purpose reopens on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deep discounts on remaining merchandise, plus muffins, mimosas and free admission. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Shelter House at 850-243-1201, and purse donations are accepted throughout the year.

Since it began seven years ago, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $73,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently used handbags throughout the year.