Handbags 4 Hope Online Auction Begins August 20

The annual fundraiser supports Safe Passage's mission to end domestic and sexual violence.

(Batesville, Ind.) – One of Safe Passage’s biggest fundraisers of the year is set to begin soon.

The 12th annual Handbags 4 Hope online auction starts Tuesday, August 20 and runs through August 27.

Annually, the online auction features several new and gently used designer handbags and totes, with some purses being loaded with extra gifts and surprises.

There will also be a live event on August 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Party Place at RomWeber, 7 S. Eastern Avenue in Batesville.

For more information, to register, and purchase tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/handbags4hope2024/welcome.

Safe Passage, Inc. provides help, healing and hope to build a community free of domestic and sexual violence. Safe Passage provides free services and support to help determine options for safety, well-being and healing.

Their helpline is available 24/7 at 877-733-1990.

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