Kerry Washington’s Purple Purse for a Cause – Handbag du Jour

Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness; Alexander McQueen Resort 2015 green leather dress, purple suede Casadei Blade Pumps
Kerry Washington has been spotted toting a Purple Purse everywhere lately, and for good reason!

The Scandal star was recently named the 2014 Purple Purse Ambassador. The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse program is a ‘fashionable’ way to discuss domestic violence issues, and the corresponding financial abuse associated with it. All monies raised will support financial empowerment services to help domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives and that of their families.
Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness - 2014 Purple Purse event; Alexander McQueen Resort 2015 green leather dress, purple suede Casadei Blade Pumps
Kerry Washington has always been an advocate for women’s issues, so her participation in this program is no surprise. The actress commented:

“The purse I designed for Allstate Foundation Purple Purse is a fashion statement that carries with it an important message. Purple is the color of domestic violence awareness and a woman’s purse is a strong symbol of where she carries her power. Financial wellbeing, a sense of ownership and a sense of self, reside in our purses. I am extremely proud to wear it and to know that it will increase awareness and create conversations around this important issue.”

500 purple purses will be produced and given to celebrities to promote the cause, and also to charities and survivors of domestic abuse. Additionally, anyone who donates $10 or more to the Purple Purse Challenge will win. Three winners will be picked every day. Learn more about the Purple Purse Challenge here.
Win Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness

See more photos of Kerry and her purple purse out in NYC, at NBC Studios, at the 2014 Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Program event, and heading to Good Morning America, to promote Season 4 of Scandal:
Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness - NBC Studios, Suno Paneled Skirt Striped Dress

Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness - NBC Studios, Suno Paneled Skirt Striped Dress
Kerry is wearing a Suno Paneled Skirt Striped Dress.

Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness - Good Morning America

Kerry Washington's Purple Purse for Domestic violence awareness - Good Morning America
Kerry is wearing a yellow dress and purple suede Casadei Blade Pumps.

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