‘Handbags with Hope’ looks to help women in need

CHEROKEE, Iowa (KCAU) — A local initiative is taking donations to help women in need.

"Handbags with Hope" is collecting purses and toiletries for women who need them. This includes those who have been victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, drug addiction, and homelessness.

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Donations can be dropped off at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, located on 722 North 2nd Street.

Minister Tamerra Henderson was in the KCAU 9 studio Tuesday to go into more detail about the initiative. You can view the full interview in the video player above.

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