b'Fill a Purse for a SisterThe Fill a Purse For a Sister Campaign has returned for its FIFTH year inNOWPort Perry/Scugog. Last year,680untilpurses were collected and distrib- December 1uted to women in North Durham and surrounding areas.Founded in 2015 by social worker Angel Freedman, this campaign is dedicated to providing comfort to wom-en through the collecting and sharing of new and gently used purseslled with personal necessities. Women are supported across Ontario, Canada and the United States. PursescollectedinPortPerryaredistributedto various services in our area including Adult Community Support Services in Port Perry, Family Services Durham, Community Living Durham North, Healthy Mother, HealthyBabiesprograminNorthDurham,Income Support Services in Uxbridge, via Nurses and Doctors to patients in Scugog, through Health Department home visits, and via Food for Thought. Anyone can Fill a Purse for a Sister!1.Donateapurse!Pursesshouldbegentlyusedand previously loved or new. Please do NOT donate purses that are worn out, soiled or ripped. A list of contents to include can be found on our Facebook page: feminine hygiene products, tissue, shampoo, conditioner, tooth-brush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant and soap. You may also want to include items such as gloves, hats, or a co ee shop gift card. It is always nice to add a handwrit-ten card or note to the recipient. Drop oyour purse at one of our three drop-olocations.2.Make a Financial Contribution! Send an eTransfer to: angelfreedman@rogers.com or mail a cheque to: FillaPurseForaSisterCampaign,6393MainSt. Stou ville, ON L4A 1G4. All donations of $25 or more will be issued a tax receipt. 3.Simply ask your friends to join your e orts and collect even more!Any questions can be directed to our Scugog Community Lead, Jennifer Sawyer, at info@northend t.com or visit us on Facebook at FillaPurseCampaignScugogBy Jennifer Sawyer, Special to Focus on ScugogDrop-oLocationsFocus on Scugog 188 Mary St., Port PerryDrop off: MonFri: 8-4(call to ensure someone is in)Contact: MaryAnn Fleming, 905-985-8585Right At Home Realty Inc. Brokerage237 Queen St., Port PerryDrop off: MonSat: 9-5,Sun: 11-5Contact: Jillian Edwards, 905-440-5455North End Fitness and Training15930 Old Simcoe Rd., Unit 4, Port PerryDrop off: MonFri: 4:30-8:30 (or call to arrange a time )Contact: Jennifer Sawyer, 905-982-2199FOCUS - NOVEMBER 20229'