Why Join 100 Women Who Care Uxbridge
Vicky Earle is one of the many women who are members of 100 Women Who Care, Uxbridge.
When asked why she joined, Earle replies that it’s a great way for her to support the community where she’s lived for nearly 50 years.
“At the meetings, we listen to presentations from three local charities—each nominated by members—and we vote by ballot for the one we believe is most deserving of our financial help,” Earle says,
Earle adds that it’s enlightening to hear about the work of these organizations and gratifying to find out how the funds make a difference.
“I’ve learned a lot about our local charities and the important contribution they make to people’s quality of life. And, close to my heart, we’ve helped a few animal organizations as well.”
Earle encourages others to join. There are four meetings per year and members donate $100 each time, or there’s the option to set up a team of four and give $25. Income tax receipts are issued to donors.
“100 Women Who Care is an effective fundraising group. All the money we donate goes to the chosen charity. It’s rewarding for everyone involved.”
About Us
We are 100 women in Uxbridge who care about local community causes and who are committed to community service. We gather for just one hour every three months where, at each meeting, we jointly select a local charity (must be based and/or serve Uxbridge) or not-for-profit organization and write a $100 cheque (per person) to the selected organization.
If you:
- are committed to helping others in our community, but are stretched for time;
- want to be part of a powerful group of local women making an immediate, direct and positive effect on the lives of our neighbours;
- want 100% of your donations to go directly to local charity;
- willing to commit to donating $100 4 times a year
- want to learn more about the many worthy community service programs and organizations servicing Uxbridge
Then, join 100 Women Who Care Uxbridge!
How It Started
100 Women Who Care was started in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan, as a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities, Her group of 100 Women, at their first one-hour meeting, each wrote a cheque for $100 directly to the charity, raising $10,000 to buy 300 new cribs for an organization in their city. Since then, they have grown to over 200 members and 100 Women Who Care chapters are forming all over the country.
Andrea Scowcroft brought the idea to Uxbridge after speaking to her sister, Meighan, who belongs to the chapter in Kingston. When she told her friends, Janice Fitger and Mimi Brown about the idea, they immediately offered to help! Miranda Sheppard has been an amazing help with this initiative from the beginning and in fact was our first member! Miranda has agreed to join the Executive as our Creative Director. Together, they co-founded 100 Women Who Care Uxbridge!
Heres How It works.
HOW IS THE ORGANIZATION THAT RECEIVES THE GROUP DONATION CHOSEN AT EACH MEETING?
Any up-to-date member can submit a registered charity or not for profit for consideration. Charity nominations must be submitted to the Executive for approval, at lease 2 weeks prior to being included in our draw box. At each meeting, three organizations will be drawn to present at the next meeting. The chosen charities will be invited to give a short, six-minute presentation about their organization and convince us to vote for them. Time is set aside for Q&A before the vote. If the charity is unable to attend the meeting the nominating member may give the presentation. If no presenter is able to attend, then the selected charity will be placed back in the box for future consideration, and an alternate will be drawn.
HOW LONG DO THE MEETINGS LAST?
We respect your time. Meetings are efficient and will last no longer than 60 minutes; however, members are invited to socialize before and after each meeting. Registration starts at 7pm, meeting runs from 7.30 to 8.30 pm.
CAN MEMBERS BRING A FRIEND TO THE MEETING?
Of course you can! We are always seeking philanthropic women to contribute their energy to the group. In order to vote, she needs to sign Membership Commitment Form and become a member, but a guest is free to observe and contribute a donation if she wishes. We love when someone enters as a guest and leaves as a member.
CAN I JOIN 100 WOMEN WHO CARE UXBRIDGE WITH A GROUP?
You sure can! We understand that in difficult financial times, it may be hard to participate in charitable giving on your own; however, joining with a team allows you to split the cost and time commitment amongst teammates and create community with coworkers, friends or like-minded peers.
To sign-up as a team, each member must complete a Membership Commitment Form on which she will indicate how the $100 donation will be distributed between each member of the team. There is a maximum of 4 people allowed on one team. As a team you are allowed one vote, but all members can attend meetings. Group donations must be made by one person for $100; we ask that you reconcile how you split up your donation on your own. The charitable receipt will be made out to whoever paid the $100 to a given charity.
All members/teams in good standing will be given a ballot at each meeting to vote. A member/team in good standing contributes at each meeting as our Member Commitment form states:
-Commitment is an annual $400 donation by each member or team
-Donation is given even if the member/team did not vote for the charity selected
-If a member or team is unable to attend a meeting, the donation can be made by e-transfer, cash or cheque
Weather Policy
For everyone’s safety, 100 Women will follow the township policy on weather events. If there is a significant weather event forecast, we will notify members as soon as possible when a cancellation is necessary. Please watch our Facebook page for quick updates.