Purses for Passports: Play Bingo, Win Designer Handbags, and Empower Youth Through Travel!
At Steven’s Wings: Global Youth Adventures, we believe in the transformative power of travel. Our mission is to provide underserved youth with life-changing travel experiences, helping them develop into global citizens and leaders. To support this cause, we’re hosting our most exciting and stylish fundraising event yet: Purses for Passports—Designer Handbag Bingo!
On October 19th, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Charles Melton Community Center, join us for an afternoon of live bingo, featuring chances to win luxurious designer handbags, along with a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Not only will you have the chance to win big, but you’ll also help raise the funds needed to send deserving youth on life-changing travel adventures. All proceeds from the event will directly fund our Global Explorer Program for July 2025, where we plan to take 10 students on an international trip.
The Call to Adventure: Why Purses for Passports Matters
At Steven’s Wings, we see travel as a tool for personal growth, leadership development, and global understanding. The youth we serve often face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing these opportunities, and we aim to change that.
Purses for Passports combines fun and fashion to help raise the necessary funds for our youth programs. By attending this event, you’re directly supporting our mission to send 10 students on a two-week trip next summer. Each student needs $5,500 to cover travel, accommodations, meals, and educational experiences. Every purse won through bingo brings us one step closer to that goal.
The Hero’s Journey: How Purses for Passports—Designer Handbag Bingo Works
Get ready for an afternoon of excitement as you compete for designer handbags while making a meaningful impact. Here’s what you can expect at Purses for Passports:
1. Designer Handbag Bingo
Each round of bingo gives you the chance to win an incredible designer handbag. From luxury totes to stylish clutches, we’ve curated a stunning selection of high-end purses from top brands. With multiple rounds of bingo throughout the afternoon, there are plenty of chances to win, so grab your bingo cards and get ready to play!
2. 50/50 Raffle
Feeling lucky? Enter our 50/50 raffle for a chance to win a cash prize. Half of the proceeds go to the winner, while the other half supports Steven’s Wings. It’s a great way to increase your chances of walking away with a prize while giving back to a great cause.
3. Door Prizes
Throughout the day, we’ll be giving away exciting door prizes, adding even more fun to the event. From gift cards to surprise treats, you never know what you might win just for being there!
4. Supporting a Great Cause
The true highlight of the day is knowing that every bingo card purchased, every raffle ticket entered, and every purse won goes toward funding educational travel experiences for underserved youth. You’re not just playing bingo—you’re helping change a young person’s life.
The Impact: Where Your Support Goes
The funds raised from Purses for Passports will cover the full cost of sending 10 students on a two-week trip through our Global Explorer Program. Here’s how your participation will make a difference:
Flights and Travel: Many of the youth we serve have never had the chance to travel outside their local area. Your support helps cover airfare, allowing students to explore the world beyond their communities.
Lodging and Meals: Students will stay in safe, comfortable accommodations and enjoy nutritious meals, ensuring they’re well-prepared to learn and explore.
Educational Experiences: From guided cultural tours to hands-on learning activities, the funds will help provide meaningful experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and equip them with leadership skills.
Each student’s trip costs $5,500, and our goal is to send 10 students on a transformative journey next summer. Whether you win a purse or enter the raffle, you’re helping us get closer to that goal.
Can’t Make It? You Can Still Make a Difference!
We understand that not everyone can attend the event, but you can still support the cause! If you’re unable to join us for Purses for Passports, you can still make a donation that directly helps send a student on the Global Explorer trip.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us reach our goal of raising $5,500 per student to cover travel expenses. Whether you give $50, $500, or even the full amount to sponsor a student, your generosity will have a lasting impact.
Donating is easy—just visit our website or reach out to our team to make your contribution. You can be a part of this life-changing experience for our students, even from afar.
Why This Event Matters: Changing Lives Through Travel
At Steven’s Wings, we’ve witnessed the profound effects that travel can have on a young person’s life. For many of our students, international travel is not just a vacation—it’s a chance to see the world in a whole new light. These experiences empower them to become more confident, more compassionate, and more equipped to tackle the challenges they face in life.
Take David, for example. Before his trip, he had never left his hometown. But two weeks in Spain, visiting historical landmarks, learning about different cultures, and connecting with people from around the world, changed everything for him. David returned home with a new sense of purpose and confidence, and today, he’s focused on pursuing a career in international relations—a path he never would have considered before his trip.
Your participation in Purses for Passports helps make stories like David’s possible. By attending or donating, you’re giving youth the chance to step outside their comfort zones, discover their potential, and become leaders in their communities.
How You Can Get Involved: Join Us at Purses for Passports
We’d love for you to join us at Purses for Passports—Designer Handbag Bingo and be part of this exciting and impactful event. Here’s how you can get involved:
Attend the Event: Join us on October 19th, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Charles Melton Community Center. Bring your friends, family, and bingo-loving crew for a day of fun, fashion, and philanthropy.
Purchase Bingo Cards: When you arrive, you’ll have the chance to buy bingo cards for each round. The more cards you have, the higher your chances of winning one of our stunning designer handbags!
Enter the 50/50 Raffle: Don’t miss your chance to take home some extra cash while supporting our cause. Buy your 50/50 raffle tickets and keep your fingers crossed!
Donate: Can’t make it to the event? You can still support our mission by making a donation. Every dollar helps us reach our goal of raising $5,500 per student for the Global Explorer Program.
Fashion, Fun, and Philanthropy—All for a Great Cause
Purses for Passports—Designer Handbag Bingo isn’t just about winning fabulous prizes—it’s about giving young people the opportunity to experience the world, build confidence, and gain leadership skills that will last a lifetime. By joining us for bingo, purchasing a raffle ticket, or making a donation, you’re helping empower the next generation of leaders.
We can’t wait to see you there—whether you’re playing bingo, donating, or cheering from the sidelines. Together, we’ll make a difference, one purse at a time.
Ready to secure your spot or make a donation? Click here for ticket information, and don’t forget to spread the word. Let’s play bingo, win big, and make a lasting impact—together.
