Save the Date for the 14th annual Power of the Purse!
October 8, 2025

Thank you for joining us and helping us raise over

$46,000 to support programs for survivors!

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Presented by Dow Credit Union, all funds raised benefit the programs and services of the Bay Area Women's Center. Join us at the DoubleTree for a night filled with purses. Browse the live and silent auctions that feature hundreds of purses, new, used, designed, and otherwise. Exciting raffles, delicious food, and other fun activities will be available to all attendees.

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We are accepting donations of new and lightly used purses. Download the donation form HERE

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Thank you to our 2024 live entertainment!

• Live music by Keith Menzies

• Palm readings by Janilee Rinz and Marianna of Gypsies

• Tarot Readings by Bry

• Miss Michigan Elementary America 6th Grade Kensington making F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself) bracelets

• Chair massages by Collier Chiropractic

Thank you to our 2024 Food Vendors:

• The River Rock

• US Foods

• Fat Matt's BBQ

• Riverfront Grille at The Double Tree 

• 5-2-oh Food Truck

• Real Seafood Company

• O's Pub and Grill

• W.H. Ales Brewpub

• Eudici's Pizza

• Krzysiak's

• Starbucks

Power of the Purse features a silent auction filled with hundreds of new and lightly used purses of all brands, colors and sizes. Many name brand and brand new purses are included. The live auction features brand new bags from designers including:

• Tory Burch

• Coach

• Michael Kors

• Kate Spade

• and more to come!

Grab a bargain at our $10 deal table or enter for your chance to win one of our various raffles. There is something for everybody!​

Are you interested in being a part of planning a fabulous event in support of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault? Join our event planning committee! Contact Lindsay Richardson at lrichardson@bawc-mi.org or 989-686-2251 to learn more.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available for this fabulous event! Download the sponsorship form HERE.