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Purses & Pearls

An Evening of Elegance and Empowerment

When: October 1, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Agave Room, 149 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins

Tickets: $75 – includes cocktail party admission, food & cocktails, and the opportunity to purchase a limited number of premium purse tokens at the event.

VIP Tickets: $100 – includes all General Admission benefits plus early entry, a complimentary signature cocktail, a VIP gift, and priority access to the purse token line. VIP guests enjoy a head start on securing their favorite bags and an elevated event experience from the moment they arrive.

Join us for an unforgettable cocktail party benefiting Project Self-Sufficiency, where sophistication meets purpose. For just $75, enjoy an evening of delicious bites, signature cocktails, and premium beverages in a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere. Once inside, guests can purchase purse tokens for the highly anticipated designer bag grab, featuring over 100 carefully selected designer and name-brand handbags—from timeless classics to bold, runway-worthy statement pieces. Purse tokens are available in limited quantities and must be purchased at the event. Please note that an admission ticket is required to attend and to purchase a token, and each token guarantees one designer or name-brand purse.

The excitement doesn’t end there! A select number of purses will include extra special surprises, such as pearl jewelry and other luxury items, adding an element of discovery to every pick.

This exclusive event combines the thrill of luxury with the power of giving back, all in support of Project Self-Sufficiency’s mission to empower single-parent families on their path to economic independence. Space is limited—secure your spot for an evening where every purchase makes a difference.

 

 

 

2025 Photos

A young woman with long brown hair and glasses, wearing a black dress, smiles while talking to another person at an indoor event. People and flowers are visible in the blurred background.
A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a snake-print blouse and a watch, smiles while holding a drink at a social gathering. Several people are visible in the background, some blurred.
A woman in a patterned dress and glasses looks down at a tablet or phone while talking to another woman in a light sweater, with others and wood-paneled walls in the background.
A pink cocktail with a lime wedge sits on a table beside a bouquet of colorful flowers and a "Scan to Donate" sign with a QR code; blurred people are visible in the background.
A woman with long dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a green dress and tan cardigan, smiles at an indoor event with twinkling lights in the background. Other attendees are visible in the foreground and background.
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A group of women dressed in formal attire gathers and converses indoors near a table with a flower arrangement and a black box. One woman in a black dress stands smiling among them. The scene appears to be a social event.
An older woman with gray hair smiles while holding a drink at a social event, surrounded by other people. She wears a colorful jacket and there are flowers on the table in front of her. The atmosphere is bright and lively.
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A woman in a black sequin jacket speaks into a microphone, holding papers, in front of a table displaying various handbags. Several women are seated and standing around her in a well-lit room.
A woman in a black sequin blazer speaks into a microphone and holds papers, standing in front of a table with designer handbags and gift bags as an audience looks on.
People stand and sit around high tables at a social event. A woman with white hair and a floral jacket smiles near a flower centerpiece, while others mingle and chat in a warmly lit room.
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A woman in a black dress speaks into a microphone at an indoor event, standing in front of tables displaying various handbags and boxed items, with several women and an audience in the background.
Two women sit closely together at an event, laughing while holding wine glasses. One checks her phone, and people in the background also appear to be enjoying themselves with drinks.
Two women dressed in black evening attire stand in front of a long table covered with a black cloth. One woman holds a microphone and papers, smiling at the other woman, who is also smiling.
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Two women stand at a table displaying various handbags, while another woman stands behind the table gesturing with her hands. Several colorful purses are arranged on the table in front of them.
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Three smiling women with light hair and glasses stand together at an indoor event. They are dressed in casual, stylish clothing and are surrounded by other people. A bouquet of flowers is visible on a table nearby.
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A smiling man and woman, both wearing black outfits, stand together indoors. The woman holds a bouquet of flowers, and people are gathered in the background, suggesting a celebratory event.
Three women dressed in elegant attire smile together at an indoor event. Other attendees can be seen in the background, some holding programs in a warmly lit room with wooden walls and floors.
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Thank you to our 2026 EVENT SPONSORS

Alpine Bank logo featuring a green circle with a white pine tree icon, and dark blue text reading "Alpine Bank Member FDIC" on a light background.
Logo for Ent Credit Union. A red circle with a stylized white "E" on the left, followed by the word "Ent" in bold black letters, and "Credit Union" in smaller black text below.
Logos for "RE Luxury Partners" with a tree icon, "Emily Brazil Jones" in bold white text on a black background, and "The Group" with a circular abstract symbol.
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CHFA logo featuring overlapping blue geometric shapes above the lowercase black text "chfa" with a registered trademark symbol.
The image displays the name "Rachel LeValley" in large, bold, gray serif font centered on a white background.
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A diverse group of people in formal attire raise their glasses and smile at the camera at an elegant indoor event. The image is part of a flyer promoting the Purses & Pearls Cocktail Party fundraiser.
A sponsorship benefits chart titled "Purses & Pearls" lists four sponsorship levels—$5,000, $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000—detailing perks like logos, event tickets, promotion, and social media recognition.
Become a Sponsor

Interested in becoming a sponsor?  Email Kristen Molinario, at Kristen@bringthepower.org or call 970.341.8543.

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