Purses & Pursenalities Nets $106,000 for Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
More than 300 guests dressed in their spring finest gathered in the historied halls of Cipriani 42nd Street to mix, mingle and bid on dozens of designer handbags available for sale, with all proceeds benefiting Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.
“In a very short time, this event has grown into one of the greatest ‘see and be seen’ events in New York society,” said Purses & Pursenalities Event Co-Chair Amy Hoadley. “Supporting worthy not-for-profits is always in fashion, and Purses & Pursenalities gives more than 300 women the opportunity to celebrate the work of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in style.”
About Madison Square Boys & Girls Club: Since 1884, the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club has been providing after-school and summer programs for thousands of children in New York City’s most disadvantaged communities. By providing proven education, recreation and guidance programs in a safe and nurturing environment that many children consider a second home, we help young participants lead happy, healthy and productive lives. A founding member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Madison currently serves more than 5,000 youth ages six to eighteen at seven sites throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn as well as Camp Madison in Kingston, New York. For more information, visit www.madisonsquare.org.
