Purses For Life

"A gift of a purse can save a life!"

The goal of Purses For Life (P4L) project is to make purses available to women victims of domestic violence so that they may have their valuable documents (including licenses, passports, social security cards, birth certificates, bank information, etc.) and other essentials (medication, etc.) packed in that purse (handbag) at all times, to be always prepared to “save their lives and the lives of their children” with such valuables if/when necessary.

helpful links

If you are experiencing domestic violence or you would like to refer someone who is in a domestic violence situation to someone who can help, please reach out to the following organizations:

 

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 

 

  • New York City Domestic Violence Hotline |  The City’s Domestic Violence Hotline provides safety planning, referrals, and connections to emergency housing for victims of domestic violence. This assistance is available to both male and female victims. The hotline provides assistance in over 150 languages.
  • NYC Family Justice Centers |  The New York City Family Justice Centers are a program of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence. | Services Provided: The New York City Family Justice Centers provide criminal justice, civil legal, and social services all in one location for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking.
  • A.V.O.N. Mentoring Program | The Advanced Volunteer Opportunity Network (A.V.O.N.) Mentoring Program pairs highly experienced professionals from various industries with qualified New York City Family Justice Center clients to focus on developing technical, professional, and personal skills. The A.V.O.N. Mentoring Program will provide professional guidance on interviewing skills and etiquette, offer advice and feedback on employment goals, introduce mentees to professional networks, and teach mentees the tools to cultivate networking opportunities to enable professional growth.
  • Safe Horizons | Safe Horizon's Domestic Violence Resources - Learn more about domestic violence and how Safe Horizon can help. Call for help (llámenos para ayuda) 1.800.621.HOPE (4673) f you are not in the New York City area, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.7233