Project HOPE (Handbags Offering Positive Encouragement)
This project (Vining's District Grant project) works to uplift Cobb County women who are the victims of domestic violence.
Vinings Rotarians have purchased (73) new handbags and filled each with a variety of personal hygiene and beauty products.
All Rotarians assisted in the assembly of the handbags AND wrote and hand-written encouragement notes in each!
Rotarians delivered the finished bags to the YWCA headquarters for their distribution in the women's shelter.
Purchasing of Handbags
Rotarians PP Debby, Ann and Suzanne carefully select and purchase 73 new purses that will be filled and delivered to domestic violence victims in Cobb County.
Club Members Encourageing Words
Rotarians wrote quotes and words of encouragement for the women's handbags. It is hoped this will lift the spirits of these women during their time of stress
Supplies for Handbags
New supplies purchased for the handbags - set up for the efficient "assembly line" stuffing!
Filling the Handbags
Rotarians filled each of the 73 handbags with approximately 20 new personal hygiene and supplies