How we work
How long has 100 Women Who Care Haldimand been in existence?
We are a new organization founded in May 2016 by Julie Richardson and Andrea Personnic after they were drawn to the idea after reading about other local chapters.
Chapters exist all over Canada and the U.S. Locally, you can find these organizations in Norfolk, Brantford, and Hamilton (to name a few).
Will 100 Women Who Care Haldimand accept more than 100 members?
Absolutely yes! Our goal is to have 100 members, but we will continue to grow if more women want to join the group.
Which charitable organizations are eligible for consideration by the group?
In order to be considered, the charity must be based in Haldimand County and all funds donated by our group must stay in Haldimand County. The money donated is not to be used on administrative costs. The organization must be able to provide tax receipts. At the subsequent meeting, the charity receiving the funds must make a presentation on how the funds were used.
How often can a charity be nominated?
A charity can be nominated at each meeting as long as it has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past two years.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, where possible. There may be instances where a worthy cause is sponsored and in this case a tax receipt may not be available. Cheques are written directly to the charitable organization, Tax receipts will be issued directly by the charitable organization.
How is the organization that receives the group donation chosen?
A member who has signed the Commitment Form can nominate a local charity. These submissions must be forwarded at least two weeks prior to the next meeting. At random, three charities will be selected per meeting. The nominating members (or a representative from the organization) will give a short 5 minute presentation describing why their charity should receive the donation. An additional 5 minutes is allocated for Q&A.
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
You are asked to send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend to the meeting. The friend will write the name of the charity that is chosen on the cheque and give it to the organizers on your behalf. The friend may vote on your behalf.. You can also drop off the cheque to one of the steering committee members within a week of the meeting.
Can I just send the donation to the charity myself?
Because the goal of 100 Women Who Care Haldimand is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group, the answer is no. We want to be able to support this endeavor and give $5,000+ dollars at a time to make a large impact in our community with each member's donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of joining forces! We also need to be able to track your donations so that you get credit for the donation and remain eligible for submitting charities and voting at meetings.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are intended to be short and efficient. The meeting portion of the evening will be under 60 minutes. We also have a social time before the meeting starts so that members can mingle with like-minded women.
Can I bring a friend to the meeting?
Absolutely! We are always seeking women who care! However, in order to vote she will need to sign a Commitment Form and become a member. Otherwise she is free to observe and contribute a donation if she likes.
Does any of my donation go to administration costs of 100 Women Who Care Haldimand
Absolutely not! 100 Women Who Care Haldimand is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. 100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected organization!
What is the History of 100 Women Who Care?
In November of 2006, Karen Dunigan from Jackson, Michigan introduced the concept at a meeting where they raised over $10,000 for 300 cribs for a charity. You can read more about the history in this article: http://www.cleveland.com/brett/index.ssf/2010/06/post
The first Canadian group began in September, 2012 in Toronto.
We are a new organization founded in May 2016 by Julie Richardson and Andrea Personnic after they were drawn to the idea after reading about other local chapters.
Chapters exist all over Canada and the U.S. Locally, you can find these organizations in Norfolk, Brantford, and Hamilton (to name a few).
Will 100 Women Who Care Haldimand accept more than 100 members?
Absolutely yes! Our goal is to have 100 members, but we will continue to grow if more women want to join the group.
Which charitable organizations are eligible for consideration by the group?
In order to be considered, the charity must be based in Haldimand County and all funds donated by our group must stay in Haldimand County. The money donated is not to be used on administrative costs. The organization must be able to provide tax receipts. At the subsequent meeting, the charity receiving the funds must make a presentation on how the funds were used.
How often can a charity be nominated?
A charity can be nominated at each meeting as long as it has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past two years.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, where possible. There may be instances where a worthy cause is sponsored and in this case a tax receipt may not be available. Cheques are written directly to the charitable organization, Tax receipts will be issued directly by the charitable organization.
How is the organization that receives the group donation chosen?
A member who has signed the Commitment Form can nominate a local charity. These submissions must be forwarded at least two weeks prior to the next meeting. At random, three charities will be selected per meeting. The nominating members (or a representative from the organization) will give a short 5 minute presentation describing why their charity should receive the donation. An additional 5 minutes is allocated for Q&A.
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
You are asked to send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend to the meeting. The friend will write the name of the charity that is chosen on the cheque and give it to the organizers on your behalf. The friend may vote on your behalf.. You can also drop off the cheque to one of the steering committee members within a week of the meeting.
Can I just send the donation to the charity myself?
Because the goal of 100 Women Who Care Haldimand is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group, the answer is no. We want to be able to support this endeavor and give $5,000+ dollars at a time to make a large impact in our community with each member's donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of joining forces! We also need to be able to track your donations so that you get credit for the donation and remain eligible for submitting charities and voting at meetings.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are intended to be short and efficient. The meeting portion of the evening will be under 60 minutes. We also have a social time before the meeting starts so that members can mingle with like-minded women.
Can I bring a friend to the meeting?
Absolutely! We are always seeking women who care! However, in order to vote she will need to sign a Commitment Form and become a member. Otherwise she is free to observe and contribute a donation if she likes.
Does any of my donation go to administration costs of 100 Women Who Care Haldimand
Absolutely not! 100 Women Who Care Haldimand is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. 100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected organization!
What is the History of 100 Women Who Care?
In November of 2006, Karen Dunigan from Jackson, Michigan introduced the concept at a meeting where they raised over $10,000 for 300 cribs for a charity. You can read more about the history in this article: http://www.cleveland.com/brett/index.ssf/2010/06/post
The first Canadian group began in September, 2012 in Toronto.
