Beyond The Check Archives - Impact100 South Jersey

14Feb 2024 by SJWomen100

Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

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…

06Nov 2023 by SJWomen100

Beyond The Check Event Brings Members & Grantees Together

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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.

30Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

Heart of Camden Coat Drive

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We are pleased to announce that we are taking part in the Heart of Camden's Winter Coat Drive. It takes place now through December 15th. This is yet another way Impact100 South Jersey and our members support our grantees beyond the check. Additional Drop Off Locations (until Dec 8) In addition to dropping off new or gently used coats, hoodies, sweaters, hats and gloves at the Heart of Camden location at 1840 South Broadway, you can also drop items at the homes and offices of these Impact100 South Jersey members. After December 8th, please drop off items at Heart of Camden. Patty Legge519 Mantua Blvd.Sewell 08080Leave in box on front porch Sheri Churchill10 Catamount DrMedfordLeave in Box by front door Sue Polikoff4 Galloping Hill Road Cherry HillLeave in box by front…

25Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT: Grantee Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Builds Watershed Dock

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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge’s mission is the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation, serving as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. This is the second time Woodford Cedar Run was awarded a $50,000 Impact100 South Jersey grant. It provided nearly full funding for the creation of a newly-completed Watershed Study Dock and Pavilion for New Jersey Student Environmental Education. The new structure makes an impact for countless children and families for years to come with increased capacity for the services they provide. About the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Based in Medford, New Jersey, their work has a profound impact on environmental protection across New Jersey and the surrounding region. As an organization, the vision is that…

23Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

2 Ways Members Supported Habitat for Humanity Beyond the Check

Beyond The Check, Grants

Part of Impact100 South Jersey's goal is to partner with grantees beyond transformative grant making. Impacting organizations Beyond the Check is an important aspect of Trust Based Philanthropy. To that end, several members participated in 2 of 2023 grantee Habitat for Humanity's work. Habitat Build Three Impact100 SJ members assisted the construction staff of our 2023 grantee Camden County Habitat for Humanity in installing windows in a Camden row home that will be sold to a family to help them achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life. Michele Susson, Lindsey Cowperthwait, and Valerie Buickerood worked with construction manager Tony Wideman and his assistant Will to weather seal and install windows and to board them up upon completion to ensure they remain intact while other work continues.…

29Sep 2023 by SJWomen100

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties recognizes Impact100 SJ member & Big Sister Valerie Buickerood

Beyond The Check, Grants

Impact100 South Jersey member Valerie Buickerood (pictured on left) has been a mentor in our grantee Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Mentor2.0 program since the fall of 2022. The program was funded by the Impact100 SJ core mission grant in 2019 and was fully launched in 2021. Buickerood was matched with a H.S. junior named Luz (pictured on right) to help her identify her goals and map out her post high school journey. Mentors help strengthen college or career aspirations, and build an understanding of college eligibility, the application process, and support systems, or help mentees in their search for programs that align with their career goals. Luz is in her senior year and getting ready to apply to colleges. Buickerood has supported her in drafting…

27Sep 2023 by SJWomen100

Upcoming Grantee-Member Events

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Browse our upcoming BEYOND THE CHECK events and opportunities! In addition to the transformative grants we award, we organize opportunities for our members to engage with the organizations our grants support. These events are open exclusively to 2023 & 2024 members. Heart of Camden Winter Coat Drive NOW through December 15th We are taking part in the Heart of Camden‘s Winter Coat Drive. This is yet another way Impact100 South Jersey and our members support our grantees beyond the check. In addition to dropping off new or gently used coats, hoodies, sweaters, hats and gloves at the Heart of Camden location at 1840 South Broadway, you can also drop items at the homes and offices of Impact100 South Jersey members until December 8th. Drop off Locations Farmers Against Hunger Holiday Packing…

20Sep 2023 by SJWomen100

BEYOND THE CHECK: 2 Hands-On Opportunities to Help 2023 Grantee Habitat for Humanity

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If you like to roll up your sleeves and feel that intoxicating sense of accomplishment, these projects are for you! Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP as soon as possible. Habitat for Humanity BUILD Thursday October 5 | 9 AM to noon Join in a Habitat for Humanity Build project on Thursday, October 5th from 9 am to noon in Camden. The build site is located at 649 Royden St., Camden, NJ 08103 and is part of their Homeownership Program. It’s currently vacant and being renovated to, upon completion, be sold to a family to help them achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life. Impact100 SJ volunteers will prepare and install new windows throughout the home (no prior experience necessary). There may…

30Aug 2023 by SJWomen100

Beyond the Check: Members Donate Needed Personal Care Items to 2023 Grantee Heart of Camden

Beyond The Check, Grants

Here's more proof that ours is a community of compassionate, generous women who are always thinking about how they can improve the lives of others. Our deepest thanks to Beth Gamel, who saw a need and responded quickly! She and four other Impact100 South Jersey members took part in the Heart of Camden's CARE Drive donating diapers and feminine hygiene products. Beth, along with Nancy Sullivan, Lisa Pendarvis, Abby Cohler & Bev Volpe — all members of the Women, Children & Families Grant Review Committee — donated: 2 large boxes (186-192 diapers each) 3 regular boxes (80-120 diapers each) 2 small bags (26 diapers each) of newborn to 28-lb. diapers 2 large boxes of maxi pads 1 large box of tampons 1 box of menstrual cups 3 packages of baby…

09Aug 2023 by SJWomen100

Grantee Spotlight: LUCY Outreach

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Impact100 South Jersey’s 2020 Core Mission grantee LUCY Outreach has grown in so many ways over the past few years. Their physical space, number of young people and families served, and their staff have all increased and are enjoying their 10,000 sq. ft. dream building! Check out the video to see the many ways LUCY, which stands for Lifting Up Camden's Youth, serves Camden children, families, and the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GXe2LNju-I In order to make all of this happen, every day, year round, LUCY Outreach depends on individual volunteers to assist with afterschool homework support, meal prep/ cooking with young people, career mentoring, and assisting staff with managing activities. View the many volunteer opportunities on their website. They are flexible with scheduling and appreciate any available time you can give to…

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