Over 100 Women Who Care in Hamilton County, Indiana (“Women Who Care”), is ready for their second meeting which will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at The Noblesville Event Center, 2350 Conner St. The goal is straightforward: They meet four times per year and donate $100 to a local Hamilton County 501(c)(3) charity selected by vote at the meeting.
“Our primary goal is to be well over 100 women strong and make a difference while reaching all kinds of non-profits throughout Hamilton County. We want to get the word out to all women to come join us who live in Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Cicero, Noblesville, Arcadia and Sheridan. Let’s make an impact within our community!” said Mary Beth Woehrle, co-founder of Women Who Care.
During the November meeting, a $3,100 check will be presented to Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) and HAND will present how the money will be used. HAND was the selected charity at the first meeting held in August earlier this year. Voting for a new organization within Hamilton County to receive funds will also take place.
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.
Women Who Care was founded in January 2017 by Hamilton County residents Mary Beth Woehrle, Dana Randall and Carolyn Deines, and 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. “What a difference $10,000+ in donations each quarter could make to non-profits all throughout Hamilton County. 100% of funds go directly to the chosen non-profit.”
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 meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Noblesville Event Center.