Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and amazing purses!

Tote, satchel, clutch or hobo — whatever style handbag you favor, you can find it at Purses with a Purpose. A signature COMPASS (Sexual Assault Education, Prevention & Support) (COMPASS) event, Purses with a Purpose kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an online purse auction and a culminating in-person celebration from 5:30-8 p.m. April 1 at the Alex D Krassas Event Center (251 25th St. NW, Canton).

Proceeds raised from Purses for a Purpose will support advocacy and prevention programs. Tickets at $60.

How to bid in the online auction

1. Click here to register. You must register on the site (not inside the Givi app). Make sure to select 1 ticket.
2. Once registered, you will NEED to download the Givi app.
3. Search for Purses for a Purpose 2025 Auction and click “Enter Auction.” *You will need to insert credit card information. THERE IS NO FEE. You need a credit card on file to view and bid in the auction.
4. Once in the auction, you can view all items. While browsing in person, you can scan the QR codes beside each purse to view and bid on them. To do this, tap the code at the top right of the app.
5. Choose an item to bid on, click “Select Amount.” Choose an amount and slide to bid.