Join us at the 15th Annual Power of the Purse - Garden Party!
October 1, 2026

​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 glitz and glam and purses, purses, PURSES!

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Browse the live and silent auctions that feature over 300 purses that are new, gently used, and designer. Exciting raffles, delicious food, and other fun activities will be available to all attendees. 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!

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Entertainment for the evening includes:

• Silent Auction of hundreds of purses

• Live Auction featuring new designer purses

• Raffles

• $10 Purse Deal Table

• Live music 

• Garden Party Dress-up Theme

• And more to come!​

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Enjoy food from several local vendors - coming soon!

Can’t make it in person? No worries! Our auction will be hosted online starting at 3PM September 28, and you can bid from anywhere.

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Now accepting donations of new and gently used purses of all brands and designers! Donations are accepted Monday-Friday from 9-5 at the BAWC office, 3411 E Midland Rd, Bay City. The donation form is linked below.

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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 designer bags.

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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 or click the button below to sponsor online.