A grand total of 646 bags (purses, tote bags and knapsacks) filled with toiletries were collected and distributed to 18 organizations for JaMai and The Teen Toolbox’s 7th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive. We also received 24 cosmetic bags, 8 wallets, 9 scarf sets, 10 pairs of socks, and 86 pairs of winter gloves.
Recipients:
- The Children’s Home in Catonsville
- RICA, Baltimore
- Anne Arundel County Partnership for Youth and Families
- Arundel Women’s Housing Shelter
- Good Shephard Residential
- Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
- Challengers Independent Living Program
- Prince George’s County Department of Social Services Independent Living Program
- Echelon Community Services
- Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.
- Coalition of Adoption Programs
- Hearts & Homes For Youth
- Ionia Whipper House, Inc.
- Covenant House Washington
- Child and Family Services Administration
- DC Family and Youth Initiative
- BEST Kids Mentoring Program
- Waxter Children’s Center
We are grateful to all who collaborated, supported, promoted, donated, sorted, packed, and delivered purses.
THANK YOU Ambassadors:
1. Linda Crosby of The Maids of Maryland
2. Ginny Robertson of On Purpose Networking for Women
3. Jannie McNeil-Hayes and Kimberly Taylor of Coalition of Adoption Programs
4. Cheryl Moore of NCBW Prince George’s County Chapter
5. Amber Moore of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Government Association Board
6. Sabrina McLean
7. Laura Humphries
8. Katrina Foreman
9. Jacqueatta Shanklin of Community United Methodist Church
10. Adonna Paul of Riverdale Baptist School
11. Tasha Davis of New Vision Church
THANK YOU Donors:
1. Community United Methodist Church
2. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc, Prince George’s County Maryland Chapter
3. New Vision Church T.J.A.G. Women’s Ministry
4. The Maids of Maryland
5. Riverdale Baptist School
6. On Purpose Networking for Women
7. The Light of Truth Center
8. University of Maryland Eastern Shore students
9. Cheryl and Amber Moore
10. Sabrina McLean
11. Laura Huphries
12. Carolyn and Arthur Harris
13. Sharon Lucasi
14. Jessia Moore Solorzano
15. Vondale Mack
16. Lynn Walker
17. Shannon Crider
18. Lisa
19. Rochelle Stevenson-Holmes
20. Cassandra Herbert
21. Ellen Koronet
22. Michelle Husum-Smith
23. Andrea Moore
24. NaShieka Knight
25. Alice Howard
26. Joy Schechter
27. Danielle Blackwell
28. Carolyn Carter
29. Deborah Smith
30. Nicki and JaMai Sanders
Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of The Teen Toolbox, is a Life Skills Expert who uses her Packaged For Success™ programs to help clients set goals for life and create a road map to reach those goals. Ms. Sanders is an experienced case manager, trainer, and administrator. She offers professional development training for both youth and adults. Ms. Sanders holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and has over fifteen years of direct experience with a diverse array of clients in residential, school-based, and community based agencies.
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