October 8 – October 31
Rep Hirschauer’s office is excited to participate once again in the DuPage Legislators’ Love Purse Drive, organized by Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.
(from the Love Purse site)
“It’s not just a purse”. It’s more than that. It can sometimes hold our most precious items. Photos, makeup, nail file, ID’s, cash, pain relievers, keys, rosary, etc. We can all remember our first purse and what it represented. Something important that we needed every time we walked out the door. Losing it meant losing a part of you. Having to leave it behind, devastating! That’s why these purses hold so much meaning to the women they are gifted to. Each purse is filled with inspiration and intention to make each woman feel loved, valued and respected.
Throughout the month of October, Rep. Hirschauer and Sen. Villa’s offices are joining other DuPage legislators in collecting NEW purses, toiletries, and notes of inspiration for the Love Purse organization.
Please note that, per Love Purse organization rules, only NEW purses will be accepted. Gently used purses will be donated to Goodwill. Please no shaving razors.
Ideas of products to pack into your donated purse:
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Mouthwash (non-alcoholic)
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Hairbrush
- Face Cloths
- Lotion
- Shower Slippers
- Socks
- Compact Mirror
- Lip Balm
- Nail File
- Face Masks
- Notepads & Pens
- Chocolates
- Mints
And, most importantly, a note of inspiration! As you fill the purse, remember how much each item will make the woman who receives it feel (special and loved), the excitement she will feel opening the purse and knowing that someone cared about her.
Purses and toiletries may be dropped off at these locations in the 49th District:
West Chicago Public Library District
118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Bartlett Community Center
700 S. Bartlett Rd.
Bartlett, Illinois 60103
Or at our office in West Chicago:
