Purse campaign to help vulnerable women in Edmonton goes virtual

An Edmonton campaign has found a unique way to help empower victims of domestic violence. Sarolta Saskiw has more on this year’s virtual charity fundraiser that provides packed purses to vulnerable women.

Sep 05, 2020, 7:12 PM

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