Join Us June 1st For Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Hike/Stroll

Join Us June 1st For Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Hike/Stroll

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Saturday, June 1, 10:30 AMWoodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055 Join fellow Impact100 South Jersey members and bring friends and/or family to Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge for a leisurely self-guided hike/stroll of their 3 miles of trails with interpretive signs around the lake. This is great activity for the kids or grand kids! We’ll gather at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 1st in the new covered pavilion that an Impact100 SJ grant helped to fund. We’ll return there after about a one-hour hike for cold drinks and lunch. Cedar Run features 171 acres of protected “Green Acres” Pinelands habitat.  Along the walk, you'll spot many local plants and animals that call Cedar Run home — like the rare pink lady slipper, the teeny-tiny bug-eating round-leaf sundew,…
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RSVP for Our June 12 Annual Meeting!

RSVP for Our June 12 Annual Meeting!

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June 12, 6 PMCollingswood Ballroom315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107 This is the most exciting night of the year — the night our members choose which organizations will receive collective contributions of $185,000. Hear from the nonprofit finalists that have been selected by fellow members and vote for the South Jersey organizations that will be awarded one (1) $100,000 grant and two (2) grants for $27,500. We will also announce the recipients of our first ever Community Heroes Grants. Three organizations voted on by our members will each recieve $10,000. Our Annual Meeting is also a great opportunity to meet our members, introduce prospective members to our growing movement and learn about upcoming events and activities. Guests are encouraged to come watch women's collective philanthropy in action! Admission: 2024 & 2025…
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2024 Grant Review Update

2024 Grant Review Update

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Community Heroes Grant Update As we tread through our first year of the new Community Heroes Grants, we’re pleased to share that we received 39 applications from small nonprofits not currently large enough for our $100,000 Core Mission Grant. The Community Heroes Grant Review Committee, made up of 25 members, is reviewing these grants just completed their training and now the work begins.  The goal is to whittle the field down to 6 organizations that our members will vote on before the Annual Meeting.  We will announce the $10,000 grant recipients that night.  We want to thank members of the Small Grants Committee and the Leadership Council for their work crafting this brand new opportunity to double the number of South Jersey organizations we fund. We'd also like to thank those who have helped…
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Grantee Update:  Habitat for Humanity of Camden County

Grantee Update: Habitat for Humanity of Camden County

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2023 grantee Camden County Habitat for Humanity was awarded $55,000 for general operation expenses, which they applied to their Aging in Place program that targets low-income senior homeowners struggling to stay in their homes because of the need for critical home repairs or accessibility modifications. Critical home repairs are those that affect the livability of the home and may include roof repairs, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical, structural (floors, ceilings, walls) and water infiltration repairs. Impact100SJ liaison Sharon Reel learned that this award recently helped 8 senior citizens with accessibility repairs enabling them to stay in their homes.  Camden County Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity of South-Central New Jersey (Habitat SCNJ) have announced their merger, uniting their resources, expanding their reach, and amplifying their impact from the Delaware…
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Impact100 South Jersey Members Collectively Donated $185,000 for 2024 Grants

Impact100 South Jersey Members Collectively Donated $185,000 for 2024 Grants

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This year, we recruited 185 members, which will allow us to award $185,000 to local nonprofits.  Since launching in 2017, Impact100 South Jersey has raised over $1.2 million for organizations serving Burlington, Camden, Gloucester & Cumberland Counties.  Impact100 South Jersey grant review volunteers are hard at work reviewing nearly two dozen applications for our $100,000 Core Mission Grant and two $27,500 General Operating Grants.  We are currently accepting applications for three $10,000 Community Heroes Grants. The Community Heroes Grants will be awarded to non-profits that do not meet the criteria for the Core Mission Grant but still have great programs addressing local needs. Nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets under $500,000 have until March 24 to apply. SAVE THE DATE! Impact100 South Jersey Annual Meeting will take place June 12. Members will again…
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Grantee Update: Heart of Camden

Grantee Update: Heart of Camden

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Some of the young people served at the Michael J. Doyle Field House in South Camden. Our 2023 $100,000 Core Mission grantee, Heart of Camden (HoC), is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the South Camden community through programs for housing restoration, economic expansion, and community development. Impact100 South Jersey’s grant furthered that mission by funding the expansion of programming and services provided by the organization’s Bridge Builders Project at the Michael J. Doyle Fieldhouse. Through education about the City of Camden, the Bridge Builders Project connects critical services provided by outside volunteers and supporters to residents, young people, women, and women with children and families to build a stronger community. At the Fieldhouse, HOC operates a full-scale recreational gym, a food pantry, an arts/culture loft, community-accessible conference…
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Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

Beyond The Check, SJ WOMEN GIVE
We are proud of the incredible work being done by Impact100 SJ grantees and how collective giving has helped strengthen organizations in our region. But, their need goes beyond dollars and cents. Organizations also seek volunteers for a variety of projects, programs and even Board positions. Thank you to the many members who already support our grantees “beyond the check” by volunteering with them or participating in their programs. If you're one of them, we want to recognize your impact in our communications.  Two ways to let us know: Post a photo of you and our grantee on your social media and tag us at @impact100sj and/or use the hashtag  #impact100sj. Send a photo and brief description to volunteer@impact100sj.org so we can share it with our members in our newsletter and…
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Grantee Holiday Wish Lists

Grantee Holiday Wish Lists

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This holiday season you can support our grantees beyond the check by donating in-kind gifts to fulfill their wish lists. Items listed will go directly to those our grantees serve or be used in their programs that serve the South Jersey Community! Alice Paul Institute You can select items from this Amazon wish list to purchase supplies we will need for our upcoming programs! Items can be shipped or delivered to: Alice Paul Institute128 Hooton Rd.Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Cathedral Kitchen Food and personal care items for CK guests. You can select items from this Amazon wish list for personal items: Healthy snacks in individual serving packets:granola barspeanutstrail mixpretzelsapplesauce Holiday food items:cans/jars gravyboxes stuffingboxes (instant) potatoescans of sweet potatoescans cranberry sauce (jellied)cans vegetables (green beans, corn, mixed, etc.)foil roasting pans…
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2024 Grant Application Info Sessions

2024 Grant Application Info Sessions

Grants
Organizations that want to learn the latest about our 2024 grant application process should be sure to sign up for one of these info sessions. You'll learn about changes to our $100,000 Core Mission Grant program and hear details about our NEW $10,000 Community Heroes Small Grants. Attending Info Sessions isn't mandatory, but it is recommended. Thursday, November 30, 2023 Mullica Hill Library | 10 – 11:30 AM389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ[Register] Tuesday, December 5, 2023  Voorhees/Vogelson Library | 11 AM – 12:30 PM203 Laurel Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ [Register] Helpful Grant Links: 2024 Core Mission Grant Application Timeline2024 Core Mission Grant FAQsSample Core Mission Grant ApplicationPrevious Grant RecipientsCommunity Heroes Small Grants Program Questions? Email grants@impact100sj.org
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Beyond The Check Event Brings Members & Grantees Together

Beyond The Check Event Brings Members & Grantees Together

Beyond The Check, Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE
The concept of Beyond the Check is a tenant of Trust Based Philanthropy. It is one of the ways Impact100 South Jersey partners with our grantees beyond the funding we provide. Offering grantees the opportunity to connect with our members to recruit volunteers, board members, or support in other forms expands the impact with have in our community. Our October 26th Beyond the Check event at Collingswood Community Center was designed to provide meaningful connections for our members — giving them to chance to become even more involved in making a difference in our region. They also got to hear first-hand how our grants have allowed grantees to reach the next level.
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