LETTER: Burlington community helped fill 617 purses this year

The greatest gift you can receive is not found in shops or under the Christmas tree. It is found in the hearts of others.

Thanks to your generosity, 617 purses were donated to 10 charities. They are:

• Kerr Street Mission
• Halton Women’s Centre
• Halton Women’s Place
• Shifra House
• Nina's Place
• Open Doors at St. Christopher’s
• Good Shepherd
• Mission Services
• Interval House
• Ellen Osler House

Gift card and monetary donations totalling $1,500 were used to complete the purses and buy baby items. Beautiful hand-knitted hats and scarves completed our list.

We are humbled by the response and thank you for your unwavering support this fifth year of giving.

The volunteers from “To Fill la  Purse for a Sister” wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year!

Joyce Sharkey, Burlington