Since 2014 $565,100 Raised by 100 Women Who Care Norfolk! What an accomplishment by 100 Women Who Care Norfolk! How did we do it? One hundred dollars ($100) four times per year x 170 members (Membership fluctuates). Who has benefited? 36 Norfolk Charities who service thousands of Norfolk residents.
May 2023 Update: The successful recipient of $17,300 was Who Did It Club (presented by Cathy Rusling). The other 2 charities who were selected to present were Lynnwood Arts Centre (Kim Shippey) and the Alzheimer’s Society (Diane Holmes).
Who Did It Club, formed in 1944, is a Norfolk community service club who loans out medical equipment (free of charge) to anyone who has a short-term need. The service club is made up of volunteers who, among other duties, clean and service the medical equipment before it is loaned out to the next person in need. During the early stages of COVID, the Club provided 18 beds to NGH which were used to set up their “field” hospital. The $17,300 will help fund a planned addition to their facility on Hillcrest Road.
To learn more details about this charity as well all previous successful charities, go to the “Charities” tab on this web site.
Are you someone who is interested in helping others but is stretched for time?
Do you want to be a part of an empowered group of women who want to make a direct, positive and immediate effect on the lives of others – right here in Norfolk County?
Would you like to network with other like-minded women in Norfolk County?
The August 9, 2023 Meeting will be held at the Army, Navy, Airforce building in Simcoe. The meeting will begin at 7 pm sharp.
On a meeting-by-meeting basis, it will be decided whether we have “in person” or “email” meetings. Our members will be notified approximately one month in advance. It is our goal to meet safely & responsibly.
Army, Navy & Air Force Bldg., 53 Water Street, Simcoe
Corner of Culver & Water, Simcoe – enter off Culver Street.
2023 Meeting dates:
February 8, May 10, August 9, November 8. If you have questions, PLEASE CONTACT info@100womenwhocarenorfolk.ca for details.
What is this Organization? What is expected of me?
- There are four one hour meetings each year
- To become a member you are required to sign a Commitment Form agreeing to donate $100 per meeting, 4 times a year whether or not in attendance
- At each meeting, 3 representatives will make a 5 minute presentation on their charity
- After the presentation, the members will vote by secret ballot. The charity receiving the most votes will receive all the donations E.g. 100 members x $100 = $10,000
- The charity agrees that the funds will remain in Norfolk, will be used to benefit programs locally and will not be used for administrative costs
- Income tax receipts will be distributed at the next meeting directly from the charity