Purse campaign to help vulnerable women in Edmonton goes virtual

Purse campaign to help vulnerable women in Edmonton goes virtual

September 5, 2020 5:50 pm MST.

An Edmonton campaign has found a unique way to help empower victims of domestic violence. Sarolta Saskiw has more on this year's virtual charity fundraiser that provides packed purses to vulnerable women.

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