In 2019, the Open Hearts, Open Purses women’s giving circle awarded the Lapel Stony Creek Fire Service Territory with a $10,000 grant voted on by the OHOP members. This grant funded advanced training for 15 of the LSCFST volunteers. In his presentation, EMS Captain...
The year 2020 saw numerous challenges, with the COVID-19 pandemic having a lasting impact in our society. With schools, business, and transportation shut down, many people struggled to connect with others, especially students. Pendleton Heights Middle School noticed...
Whether by poverty, abuse, or addiction, there are many homeless women who have no one to turn to. Willow Place, an emergency homeless shelter for women, received the Open Hearts, Open Purses $10,000 grant in 2021 to help meet the needs of these women. Located in...
The Open Hearts, Open Purses women’s giving circle awarded a $10,000 grant to Turn Away No Longer, a faith-based organization that works to improve the lives of children in foster care. Established in October 2020, Turn Away No Longer has helped thousands of...
Although many people try to find other methods of exercise, running is one of the best ways to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. Staff of Pendleton Elementary could teach students the health facts about the benefits of running, but through the creation of...
