4th Line Theatre Collaborates With Lakefield College School's Ondaatje House On The Purse Project

4th Line Theatre, in association with the students from Lakefield College School’s Ondaatje House, will be collecting purses and personal care items to fill purses in December 2020 and January 2021, to distribute to women in need in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. 

In this area, there are hundreds of women who receive support from social service agencies and regional community groups. Some are seeking shelter, safety and refuge, and others are seeking support in rebuilding their lives following tragic circumstances.   

“We at 4th Line acknowledge our privilege and constantly strive for ways in which we can give back to our community and to support people in need,” says Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell.

Photo graphic courtesy 4th Line Theatre

Individuals can donate a new or gently used purse containing personal care items, donate a new or used purse (clean and empty), donate personal care items to fill the purses, or donate money earmarked for the purse project, and 4th Line Theatre will purchase a purse and the items to go in it: 

Personal care items sought for donation include:

·         *Feminine hygiene products (pads, liners and tampons)

·         *Deodorant

·         *Soap bar or body wash

·         *Toothpaste, tooth brush

·         *Hair comb or small brush

·         *Cloth face mask

·         Washcloths and small towels

·         Body lotion

·         Hand sanitizer or wipes

·         Q-tips, cotton balls

·         Lip balm and moisturizers

·         Socks and slippers

·         Gloves, mittens, ear muffs, hats and scarves 

·         Nail clippers & files

·         Shampoo & conditioner

·         Hair clips & elastics

·         Tissue Packets 

·         Gift cards to grocery stores, coffee shops

·         No used items or food of any kind

Items marked with [ * ] above are placed in every purse, and other items are added based on available donation

The purses, personal care items, and donations can be dropped off at 4th Line Theatre’s Administrative Office located at 4 Tupper Street, Millbrook, Ontario L0A 1G0. The office will be open between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays between Monday, November 30th, 2020 through Wednesday, December 23th, 2020.  Collections will continue after Christmas from Monday, January 4th, 2021 to Thursday, January 28th, 2021.

Any inquiries for The Purse Project can be directed to 4th Line Theatre’s Artistic Administrator Jess McDougall at jess@4thlinetheatre.on.ca or by phone at 705-932-4448.

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