Local Women’s Group Proves That Strength In Numbers Can Make A Big Difference In Communities

Jan. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- “These women come from all walks of life and different financial backgrounds,” says founder Karen Dunigan of Jackson, MI. “As individuals we felt that it was difficult to make a very large impact, but as a group we have the ability to contribute to the growth of our community in ways that we never before thought possible.”

Started in November of 2006, 100 + Women Who Care is a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities/non-profits/worthy causes. The group of 100 + women, at their first one-hour meeting, each wrote a check for $100 directly to the charity, raising $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. Since then, they have grown to over 200 members and chapters are forming all over the country.

How 100+ Women Who Care Works:
 
Each member commit to donating $100 per meeting ($400 per year). The donations are given to Detroit Metro charities/non-profit/worthy cause serving the Detroit area only. No national charities are considered. The purpose is for the contribution to stay 100% in the community. Each charity/non-profit/worthy cause that is under consideration will be given five minutes to make a presentation at the meeting by a member of the 100+ women who care, not by the charity/non-profit/worthy cause.  Three charities/non-profit/worthy causes are presented at each meeting. The group then votes by ballot and majority rules.

The group is currently inviting women to become a part of this movement to have a positive impact on those in need here in Detroit.  To participate in this great initiative please visit http://100pluswomenmotown.com


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2012 Meetings will be held on the following dates:

Informational Event: Wed. January 18, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 7:00
Location:
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
323 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009

First Meeting: Wed. February 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:30
Location:
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
323 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009

Second Meeting: Tues. May 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:30
Location: Matick Chevrolet
14001 Telegraph, Redford, MI 48239

Third Meeting: Wed. August 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:30
Location: TBD

Fourth Meeting: Thurs. November 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 6:30
Location: TBD


For more information contact Karen Balow:
karen.rashid-balow@raymondjames.com

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Started in November of 2006, 100 + Women Who Care is a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities/non-profits/worthy causes. The group of 100 + women, at their first one-hour meeting, each wrote a check for $100 directly to the charity, raising $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. Since then, they have grown to over 200 members and chapters are forming all over the country.