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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Designer Bag Bingo helps raise money to feed kids in need
PHOENIX, N.Y. (WSR-TV) — Erin's Angels of Central New York hosted its second annual 'Designer Bag Bingo' on Saturday, combining fun, fashion and philanthropy to support local children in need. The event brought dozens of participants together to play bingo for a cause. Winners took home designer handbags — and helped ensure children in the community have access to food. 'When they come, they hear more about our organization and the different programs we offer,' said founder and executive director Shelia Dion. 'It's great for kids to learn about it too, because sometimes their peers don't have what they have.' Some of the designer bags donated for the event included brands like Coach and Michael Kors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Junior League's ‘Designer Bag Bingo' draws huge crowd
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier hosted their biggest fundraiser of the year on Thursday evening. Around 800 local ladies attend the annual 'Designer Bag Bingo' at Sam's Town Casino and Hotel. 'Everything that we take in at this event goes right back to our community projects. And we have four that we were able to help in the community,' said Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier president Alex Person. The four community projects are Active Kids, Artist for a Day, MAGIC: Mentoring Ambitious Girls to Inspire Change, and Red Apron Pantry. More Local News Attendees played 10 rounds of bingo, where nine designer handbags valued at $300 per bag were awarded. The final round featured the grand prize, a Louis Vuitton handbag. The money raised supports the Junior League's volunteer efforts. 'It's very unique to our area. Women wait all year just to come and have a good time with their friends,' said Person. 'They get good food. They get good laughs, and they may even walk away with a designer bag.' The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier has been volunteering and making a difference in Shreveport-Bossier since 1933. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
