On Thursday, October 22nd I attended the Columbus kickoff for 100(+) Women Who Care, the local affiliate of a national fundraising organization that strives to bring together 100+ women to raise money for area charities. Members agree to attend four meetings over the course of a year to write a $100 check to the same charity. At each one-hour meeting, representatives of selected charities give a five-minute overview of their organization’s mission and sponsored programs or projects. Following the presentations, attendees ask questions and then vote for the presenting organization they want to be the recipient of each person’s contribution. A different charity wins at each meeting by receiving the majority of votes.
At the first meeting of the Columbus Metro Chapter, the charity that won the most votes and a total of $3400 was Hilltop, a group sponsored by the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. The Hilltop will use the funds for local families and individuals for housing and medical emergencies, and battered women relocation.
The other organizations that presented included the Young Survival Coalition (YSC ) that is dedicated to helping young women battling breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers, and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under. A representative of BalletMet presented on its dance education programs including its KidTix program that provides over 3,000 free performance tickets to children identified by Central Ohio social service agencies. These programs positively impact literacy and help students develop discipline, self-confidence and appreciation for creative diversity.
The 100(+) Women Columbus Metro Chapter will meet on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October 2010 at 6:15pm at the Rusty Bucket at 7800 Olentangy River Road. The specific dates are as follows:
01/19/2010
04/20/2010
07/20/2010
10/19/2010
For more information about 100 (+) Women Who Care Columbus Metro Chapter, contact Sarah Black at columbus100wwc@gmail.com or (614) 321-3343. Find out more online about this organization at www.100womenwhocare.com
