The Rotary Club of Canton will be partnering with the Rotary Club of Plain Township with their Purple Bag Project which they piloted in late April 2019 as their new-member project. Initiated by Joy Dougan and Joan Ortman the Purple Bag Project was born to support residents of local domestic violence shelters and raise awareness of domestic violence in general. As members of a caring community Rotarians are asked to contribute, in a small way, to the well-being of domestic violence survivors. Rotarians of 12 local clubs may donate items listed on DVPI’s “Weekly Needs List” or from a list of frequently needed staples (ie. toilet paper, paper towels, diapers and baby care items, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent pods, dishwasher pods, etc).
So far 4 additional clubs have hosted a Purple Bag speakers slot with 8 more to go. The response has been heartwarming and over 150 bags have been delivered to the shelters.
The process is simple:
1. Each Rotarian may take one of the provided purple tote bags
2. Fill the bag with any number of items from the “Weekly Needs List” found in the link below or posted on DVPI’s Facebook page or from the provided list of “staples”.
3. Return the bag to the designated Purple Bag Coordinators, Ron Haines or Jon Adland, at the next club meeting and if desired (we hope) pick up an empty tote to begin the process again.
4. The Purple Bag Coordinator will deliver the bags to the shelter or make arrangements for delivery with
3. Return the bag to the designated Purple Bag Coordinators, Ron Haines or Jon Adland, at the next club meeting and if desired (we hope) pick up an empty tote to begin the process again.
4. The Purple Bag Coordinator will deliver the bags to the shelter or make arrangements for delivery with
Joy (330-267-8561) or
Joan (330-418-4163)
To view the Needs List please follow this LINK or go to Facebook enter DVPI in the search box, click on DVPI, click on Domestic Violence Project, Inc.