WFWP, INC. MD CHAPTER SERVES HOMELESS SHELTER PACK A PURSE/BOOK BAG DRIVE
PACK A PURSE/BOOK BAG DRIVE KICK-OFF AND HAT DAY
On March 19, 2016 at the Pack A Purse/Book Bag Drive Kick-off and Hat Day celebration at The Washington Times in Wash., DC, an Official Citation was presented to WFWP in recognition of the “Pack A Purse/Book Bag” Drive from Delegate Darryl Barnes, Prince George's County Legislative District 25, by Phylicia Henry, Chief of Staff for Delegate Barnes.
PACK A PURSE/BOOK BAG EVENT AT SHEPHERD’S COVE HOMELESS SHELTER
Committee members got together to sort and stuff donated purses and book bags with various essentials for women and girl residents at the Prince George’s County, Maryland Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter for Women in Capitol Heights, Maryland on Monday, April 25, 2016. After numbering a variety of sizes of purses/book bags and baby tote bags filled with toiletries and many other day-to-day items, over 100 giveaways were recorded. Every person received a WFWP brochure in each bag.
The official Maryland State WFWP Pack A Purse/Book Bag Drive program was held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Maryland Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter – 1:30 p.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.
L to R: Brenda Miller, Minister Alfreda Chi Mauuso, Elmizer Day, Dottie Chicquelo, Kim Dadachanji.
The program agenda was set in motion with a warm welcome from the WFWP State of Maryland purse/book bag project chair and program Mistress of Ceremony, Dottie Chicquelo. Minister Chi, WFWP greeted guests. Elmizer Day, member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince George’s County, MD Chapter and Minister Chi were purse/book bag organizers and distributers for the day. Kim Dadachanji, WFWP gave an overview of WFWP (not in photo - Emiko Butler, WFWP). Emiko Butler and daughter Sasha, WFWP prepared delicious desserts and Brenda Miller provided the beverage. The fellowship was wonderful among those in attendance.
Brenda Miller offered an opening prayer.
The program drew a large number of Shepherd’s Cove women, young girls, and baby residents.
A version of the Steve Harvey game show, Family Feud, inspired joy and laughter. Questions asked encouraged the women to show their mental knowledge and talents.
New leather bags and special items were Family Feud game prizes.
After the game prizes were distributed, all women and children lined up and anxiously waited to see which purse matched the number on the ticket they each received. The room was buzzing with excitement.
Book bags filled to the brim
Thanks from mommies for baby bags
The event could have never been possible without the many people who opened up their hearts and donated purses, book bags and toiletries. Special kudos to all for special contributions to the drive and especially Delegate Barnes and the staff at Shepherd’s Cove. A warm, uplifting, and happy beginning was established while sharing our hearts with each other — all based on the logic of love.
WFWP MD Chapter Pack A Purse/Book Bag Drive Planning Committee 2016
On behalf of WFWP, Inc. and the Pack A Purse/Book Bag Drive Planning Committee 2016 – Dottie Chicquelo, Brenda Miller, Minister Alfreda Chi Mauuso, Emiko Butler
THANK YOU