Shelter House calls for donations of new and gently used handbags 👜

Shelter House is seeking donations from the local community for new and gently used handbags to be auctioned at the 9th Annual Purses with a Purpose event at Grand Boulevard on […]

Shelter House Purses with a Purpose event

Shelter House is seeking donations from the local community for new and gently used handbags to be auctioned at the 9th Annual Purses with a Purpose event at Grand Boulevard on March 28, 2019.

In previous years, the event has featured hundreds of handbags and accessories from major designers including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Michael Kors and more. The event has raised a total of over $100,000 throughout the years, with funds going directly to programs, counseling and support of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Donations may be dropped off at Shelter House’s offices in Fort Walton Beach, Crestview and DeFuniak Springs anytime Monday-Friday during regular business hours. (8:00 am-5:00 pm)

Members of the community may also drop off handbags at local businesses throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Drop-off locations

FORT WALTON BEACH
Shelter House Office:
16 Ferry Road SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32578

DESTIN
Foundations Medical Center (in front of Marshall’s & Home Goods)
4467 Commons Drive W
Destin, FL 32541

SANDESTIN- MIRAMAR BEACH
Escapology (at The Market Shops at Sandestin)
9375 US Highway 98 W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

SANTA ROSA BEACH
Cook Family Dentistry
2441 US-98 #107
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

NICEVILLE
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
1845 John Sims Pkwy. E
Niceville, FL 32578

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
Shelter House Office:
3590 US Highway 331 S, Ste 102
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

CRESTVIEW
Shelter House Office:
120 W Woodruff Ave
Crestview, FL 32536

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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: November 9, 2026
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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: November 5, 2026
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