Purses with a Purpose: Honoring Unhoused Mothers This Mother’s Day
When people picture homelessness, they don’t always picture mothers. But they should.
Many of the women we meet at Showering Love are mothers—some caring for children while living in cars, others desperately trying to reconnect with kids they haven’t seen in months or even years. For mothers experiencing homelessness, Mother’s Day can be heartbreaking, especially when they have little to no contact with their children. It’s a day that highlights love and connection, yet for so many, it feels like a painful reminder of what’s been lost.
That’s why this Mother’s Day, we’re asking you to help us honor them—with a simple, powerful gesture of love.
“Purses with a Purpose” – A Handbag of Hope
We’re collecting gently used handbags to gift to unhoused women in South Florida. Each purse will be filled with thoughtful items like:
Makeup
Perfume
Nail polish
Jewelry
$10 gift cards
And a handwritten note of encouragement
These aren’t just purses—they’re reminders that someone sees them. That someone cares.
🌷 Honor Your Own Mother with a Gift That Gives Back
For a $20 donation, we’ll include a special notecard on one of our purses. One side will say “Happy Mother’s Day” and the other will read “In honor of [your mother’s name]”—a beautiful way to celebrate your mom while helping another.
📦 How to Participate
👉 Donate a Purse:
You can drop off a filled or empty gently used handbag, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🕔 Deadline: April 27th by 5 PM
📍 Location: 4157 SW 54 Ave, Davie, FL 33314
👉 Donate Online:
No purse? No problem. Your donation helps us purchase essential items and distribute purses in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Palm Beach County.
👩👧 The Bigger Picture: Why It Matters
Motherhood and homelessness intersect in painful ways.
Many of the moms we serve are single mothers in their 20s with two or more children, often under the age of 6. Studies show:
Mothers who are homeless are more likely to suffer from PTSD, depression, and chronic illness.
Their children face higher risks of developmental delays, anxiety, and school disruptions.
Nearly 70% of homeless mothers will be separated from at least one of their children during their lifetime.
Still, they show up. They survive. And they keep giving everything they have.
We want to give something back.
📣 Help Us Spread the Word
Sharing this campaign can spark a wave of compassion. Here’s a post you can copy and paste to your social media:
Please share this post to help us reach more hearts!
You never know who might have an extra purse to give—or who’s looking for a meaningful way to celebrate their mom this year.
Purses with a Purpose – In Honor of Unhoused Mothers
This Mother’s Day, let’s come together to uplift women who are currently experiencing homelessness. We are collecting gently used handbags to encourage women facing abuse, abandonment, economic struggles, or life on the streets.
For many moms in these circumstances, Mother’s Day can be incredibly difficult—especially if they have little to no contact with their children. Let’s remind them that they are seen, valued, and loved by giving them a handbag of HOPE.
Each purse will be filled with makeup, perfume, jewelry, nail polish, $5 gift cards, and more—along with a heartfelt note of encouragement.
Would you like to honor your mother in a special way? For $20, we will include a personalized notecard attached to a donated purse. One side will say “Happy Mother’s Day,” and the other will read “In honor of (your mother’s name).”
How to Participate
Showering Love invites you to donate a purse—you can fill it with goodies, or we’ll take care of it for you.
Drop-off Deadline: April 27th, 5 PM
Location: 4157 SW 54 Ave, Davie, FL
^^^ Please include these pictures in your post or make your own! ^^^
Your purse might seem small—but in the hands of a woman who has lost almost everything, it becomes a beacon of dignity, beauty, and hope.
Join us in reminding these mothers:
You are not forgotten. You are loved. You are worthy.
