CIRCLEVILLE — More than 100 tickets were sold for the “Purses for a Purpose” fundraiser held December 2, 2025, at the Zwicker House — and the event exceeded all expectations. Thanks to generous bidders, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the evening raised a total of $10,932.28 for the Pickaway Amanda Blessings in a Backpack program.

Organizers said the money will be used to provide thousands of weekend meals to children in the community who rely on the program for nutrition support.

Volunteers, bidders, and sponsors — many of whom donated purses, cash, or auction items — all played a part in the event’s success. Attendees filled the Zwicker House with energy and enthusiasm, fueling lively bidding and a strong sense of community support.

“The generosity of our community truly shone ton

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