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  • Programs
    • Purse Program Overview and Details
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Delivering Purposeful Products In Zambia
      • Is There A Period Gap?
      • The Power Of A Beautiful Gift
      • Why Reusable Pads Are The Right Answer
    • Purse Patterns
      • Beginner Purse Pattern
      • Get Intermediate Purse Pattern
      • In The Hoop Purse Files
      • Free Embroidery Designs
    • Purse Sew Along Training Video
    • Where To Send Purses
    • Packing Slip for Purses/Notecards
    • Notecard Inspirations
    • 3 Esthers Farm
      • Farm Blog
  • Serve with Us
    • Welcome
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Chapters
    • Service Projects
    • Resources
      • Printables
      • Event Resources
      • Videos
      • Book Companion Pictures
      • Packing Slip for Purses/Notecards
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • Our Story
      • The Big Mission Behind Our Little Purse
    • Sew Powerful Podcasts
    • Sew Powerful Parables
    • We Are Sew Powerful Book
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • What's New
    • Upcoming Events
    • Current Blog Article
    • Current Podcast Teaser
    • Current Podcast Episode
    • Sew Powerful Parables Podcast
    • Current Flap of the Month
  • Donate
    • Sew Powerful Purse Campaign 2022
    • General Donations
    • Atelier Angels
    • Sew-A-Thon Fundraiser 2023
    • 3 Esthers Farm
    • Support The School
    • Building Fund
    • Donate to Honor a Loved One
    • Shop Our Merch
    • Financial Accountability And Trust
    • Legacy Giving

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Jason Miles

Co-Founder & CEO

Jason is the co-founder and Senior Leader of Sew Powerful and The 3 Esthers Farm. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Advancement at Northwest University as well as Executive Director of Development at World Vision, where he served for sixteen years. He has a graduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Non-Profit Management as well as undergraduate degrees in Biblical Studies and Organizational Management.

Cinnamon Miles

Co-Founder

Cinnamon is the co-founder of Sew Powerful. She’s also the founder of Pixie Faire and Sewing With Cinnamon as well as the author of The Idiot’s Guide: Sewing (with DK Publishing), and Sewing For Beginners from Future Publishing, now on its 13th printing and found in Costco and other major retailers around the world.

Esther M'kandawire

Zambia Program Director

Esther serves as the Zambian Director of Sew Powerful and the 3 Esthers Farm. In 2003 she founded the Needs Care Community School with a few other moms and 97 students. Today, the school serves over 1,400 children with both a primary and secondary school program. The ministry has grown to include a clinic, farms, adult literacy programs, and the growing Sew Powerful vocational training initiatives.

Dana Buck

Board Member & Director, Logistics

Dana serves as a Sew Powerful board member and Operations Director for the logistics of the Sew Powerful Purse Program. Dana is an author, speaker, and the creator and host of the Sew Powerful Parables podcast. Prior to retiring, Dana served for 38 years with the Christian aid organization, World Vision.

Jan Cancila

Director, Global Volunteerism

Jan Cancila serves as the Sew Powerful Director of Global Volunteerism and also hosts the weekly Sew Powerful Podcast. Jan had a 25-year career with The Coca-Cola Company before owning and operating a linen and party rental business in Houston. Jan holds an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University and resides in Houston, TX with her husband Chris.

Sue Kirby

CFO & Director, Human Resources

Sue serves as the Chief Financial Officer where she is responsible for finance and Human Resources. Her professional career included both Finance and Human Resources duties primarily for a large high technology manufacturing company with subsidiaries in 26 international locations. Sue lives with her husband in a very rural area, lots of peace and quiet, with time to volunteer for Sew Powerful and enjoy her extended family while making quilts.


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About Us

We exist to educate, employ, and empower people to pursue life in all its fullness. We do that by creating purposeful products that change communities. Things like school uniforms, soap, feminine hygiene pads, and farm fresh food.

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We’d love to have you join us in our mission of combating extreme poverty by giving generously in support of a seamstress today! Give Now Read about our Financial Accountability Here

Reach Us At:

229 Clark Ave, Ste O,

Yuba City, CA 95991

Sew Powerful Purse Program

Our annual Sew Powerful Purse program enables girls to stay in school. Purses are made and sent to Zambia as gifts. The local seamstresses in Zambia make re-usable hygiene pads and together they are provided to girls as part of health (MHM) training. Get Involved

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