"Love Purse" Donation Drive for Break the Silence Foundation

6226 Ogden Avenue,Berwyn IL 60402

02 December, 2021

Description

Hosted by First Lady of the City of Berwyn, Mrs. Gail Lovero, this #lovepurse donation drive will benefit survivors & BTFS. Founded in 2003 by Maribel Garcia, a survivor and advocate , Break the Silence Foundation is a non-profit working to help victims of domestic violence through crisis responding, counseling, education and workforce development by empowering survivors. On October 2021, Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero and his wife Mrs. Gail Lovero attended a BTSF event and inspired by the survivors resiliency and strength, committed to supporting the organization's vision to establish an intake center in the City of Berwyn. Save the Date - Thursday, December 2, 2021: Gail Lovero hosts a "Love Purse" donation drive with collected purses donated to Break the Silence Foundation to be distributed to local victims of domestic violence and abuse. The "Love Purse" project was founded by Maria Castro in March of 2021. This project collects large, purses to fill with personal hygiene items along with special inspirational blessings and words of encouragement for victims of abuse. Please see the link below that will contain a list of acceptable donation items. Break the Silence Foundation's vision is to help those in abusive relationships end the cycle of violence and afforded the opportunity for a new future, and the courage and emotional support to #breakthesilence Contents of Purse link: https://lovepurse.org/ Break the Silence Foundation Link: https://www.breakthesilencefoundation.org/ Venue, Food & Beverage Sponsor: Paisans Pizzeria, 6226 Ogden Avenue in Berwyn, IL.