Delco Business Collecting Donations For Crime Victims

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, and Small Business Saturday around the corner, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office and Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR) is partnering with one local business this holiday season to help victims of crime and brighten the day of those in need.

District Attorney Katayoun Copeland kicked off "Purses with a Purpose" by personally donating purses filled with gifts.

Starting Saturday, Nov. 24, the District Attorney and Local Home & Gifts will be collecting gently used purses filled with necessities and gifts which will be hand delivered to those in need. Items to be donated include toiletry items such as body wash, lip balm, and deodorant in addition to clothing items such as pajamas and socks along with gift cards.

Customers who provide a donation will receive a coupon for 20 percent off any purchase from the Local Home & Gifts stores located at 29 W. State St. in Media and 11 Brookline Boulevard in Havertown.

Delaware County Women Against Rape is a private non-profit agency founded in 1974.

The agency provides comprehensive direct services to victims of rape, sexual assaults, and other serious crimes.

Pictured above from left to right are Candice Linehan, Acting Executive Director of Delaware County Women Against Rape, District Attorney Katayoun M. Copeland, and Kathleen Rode, owner of Local Home & Gifts

Image via Delaware County District Attorney's Office