FIRE Foundation

👜 What a night! 👜

We couldn’t have imagined a more incredible evening in support of the FIRE Foundation and our mission. Thanks to an extraordinary group of women who joined us from near and far, we celebrated a 🎉record-breaking night 🎉— one that will have a lasting impact on the lives we serve.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity, enthusiasm and belief in our mission. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.💙❤️

Today is the day!! We can’t wait for a fun and meaningful evening filled with incredible women, a great cause and some seriously fabulous purses.

We’ll see you soon! Starting bidding now at https://onecau.se/_kt9cb1

Bidding is now open on the fabulous items we’ve curated and collected for our Purses with Purpose auction! Treat yourself — or surprise a friend, sister, daughter or someone special with a beautiful handbag they will love. Best of all, every dollar raised helps support our mission, making your purchase even more meaningful.

And here’s the best part — Even if you can’t join us on Thursday, June 11, you can still participate in the auction from wherever you are. Don’t miss your chance to bid on your favorite purse or package and support a great cause at the same time! Start bidding here ... https://onecau.se/_kt9cb1

The power of our network is strongest when we come together. Our FIRE Affiliate Network Leadership Retreat brought our team together from across the country for strategic planning, professional development and meaningful collaboration. Together, we are building a stronger future for the students and families we serve.

We’ve been busy ... in the very best way.

Our committee has been traveling across the city, collecting donations from incredible boutiques, small businesses and generous supporters who believe in the importance of inclusive Catholic education.

Thanks to their generosity, we think our 2026 Purses with Purpose may be our best one yet!

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Tickets avaialable at https://firefoundation.org/event/purses-with-purpose-2026

Purses with Purpose is just 9 days away, and time is running out to purchase your tickets!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, friendship and the opportunity to support our mission.

And as if that weren’t enough, we will be introducing some fabulous new friends — Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Goyard, Prada, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and so many more!

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while taking home a little luxury. We can’t wait to see you there! {Purchase tickets at https://firefoundation.org/event/purses-with-purpose-2026

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making Purses with Purpose possible.

Your support helps us bring this event to life and, more importantly, fuels our mission. Thank you for believing in our work and standing with us. We couldn’t do it without you.

Consider this your introduction to just a few of the beauties hitting the runway at Purses with Purpose — where every bag has a personality, a story and a little main-character energy.

From timeless icons to statement-makers, this is just a sampling of the live auction handbags waiting to meet you.

Don’t wait … purchase your tickets today at https://firefoundation.org/event/purses-with-purpose-2026

As we kick off summer, we are celebrating another amazing year of inclusive Catholic education across our partner schools!

Thank you to the teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and staff whose dedication and compassion make every student feel welcomed, supported and empowered to learn and grow. This year was filled with meaningful moments, big smiles, joyful memories and so many reasons to celebrate.

Wishing our students, families and school communities a safe and joyful summer! 🌻📚💙