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.

"I believe that every woman deserves a life free from abuse of any kind - it is our human right.  All women should feel empowered to make better choices, and be the voice for themselves, and their children. My project, Purses For Life, is proud to stand up for women who are survivors of domestic violence."

- Founder, Marlo Gantt

What is Purses For 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. Women who leave without these critical documents have to spend unnecessary time trying to (1) get them from their abusers who uses these things as “bait” to lure the women back and who often destroy these documents maliciously and (2) get replacements from issuing agencies, which compounds their stress during these critical times.