A check for $3,750 was presented by 100+ Women Who Care in Hamilton County, Indiana (Women Who Care) to the Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County (SCHC) this week.
“We are just thrilled to be the chosen charity!” stated Julia Lowe, Board President of SCHC. “The needs for SCHC are constantly evolving. The donation will be used for our weekly, ongoing Together Today meetings offered to adults 55+ through fun, educational activities every day of the week throughout Hamilton County in Noblesville, Westfield, Fishers and Sheridan currently. The funds will also aide the Community Care and Emergency Assistance programs, whichever need is greatest this time of year. We’ll then present at the Women Who Care Feb. 15 meeting with the exact details,” said Lowe.
The Women Who Care concept began from the international organization 100 Who Care Alliance in 2006 when founder Karen Dunigan from Jackson, Mich., asked for help by trying to get cribs to needy mothers. She invited 100 women to a meeting and asked if they each could donate $100. Within the hour, they raised more than the $10,000 goal. The first 100 Women Who Care chapter was born.
Nancy Schell, SCHC Director of Operations (left) presents checks received from 100+ Women Who Care to Julia Lowe, SCHC Board President. (Photo provided)
Women Who Care was founded in January of 2017 by Hamilton County residents Mary Beth Woehrle, Dana Randall and Carolyn Deines, and it is one of about 500 chapters that raises funds for community organizations. During the quarterly meetings, members hear three presentations on local non-profits in need, vote and subsequently donate $100, which goes directly to the chosen non-profit.
“As I began hearing about this Women Who Care concept and talking to friends and community supporters, the more it felt like our calling and an attainable goal to reach 100+ women during our ongoing conversations of interest and excitement,” said Woehrle. “We meet four times per year and donate $100 to a local Hamilton County 501(c)(3) charity selected by vote at each meeting; it’s truly that simple! This is the perfect chance to get involved with minimal time commitment and to see first-hand where the donations are being used.”
Women Who Care hopes to grow to over 100 women strong and make an impact while reaching all kinds of non-profits throughout Hamilton County. The group wants to get the word out to all women to come join us who live in Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Cicero, Noblesville, Arcadia and Sheridan.
“What a difference $10,000+ in donations each quarter could make. 100 percent of funds go directly to the chosen non-profit. We would love for more woman to join us so we can make a BIGGER impact in our community,” said Woehrle.
About Women Who Care
Women Who Care looks to increase their membership and help more non-profits within the community. To become a member with Women Who Care or to learn more, visit 100womenwhocarehamiltoncounty.com. Women Who Care is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. Member commitment includes an annual membership that involves four quarterly meetings along with a donation of $100 per meeting ($400 annually). Memberships can be shared with a friend or sister if desired. The next meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the Noblesville Event Center, 2350 Conner St.