Grants Archives - Impact100 South Jersey

04Nov 2024 by SJWomen100

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT: CASA Continues Its Expansion in Camden County

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Newly sworn-in Camden County CASA Volunteers Impact100 South Jersey 2024 Core Mission grant recipient, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties, is making strides in Camden County to provide needed one-on-one advocacy for children removed from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Impact100 South Jersey funding has allowed them to increase public awareness, build Camden County relationships, and increase volunteer engagement through community awareness, public relations, and media outreach. Over our years of service, CASA has paired thousands of children and youth living in foster care with a CASA Volunteer Advocate. That volunteer is often one of the only consistent adults in the young person's life who helps them navigate foster care and stands with them until they realize a…

28Aug 2024 by SJWomen100

Heart of Camden Using Impact100 SJ Grant to Transform Lives

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Written by Ginny Delong Heart of Camden, the Impact100 South Jersey 2023 $100,000 Core Mission grantee, is making progress expanding programs and services provided by their Bridge Builders Project at the Michael J. Doyle (MJD) Fieldhouse. The core of their mission is to Improve the lives of women, children, and families living in low-to-moderate income households in the Waterfront South neighborhood, South Camden, and the City of Camden as a whole. Critical services provided by the Bridge Builders Project serve as a bridge to connect outside volunteers and supporters, educating them about the city and building stronger connections with the community. The Bridge Builders Project is on track to complete their proposed goals by the end of this calendar year. Year one activities included a youth circus camp for one…

15May 2024 by SJWomen100

Grantee Spotlight: Alice Paul Institute

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Impact100 South Jersey’s 2020 general operating grantee, Alice Paul Institute (API), celebrated its 40th anniversary in January with an open house at the newly renovated Paulsdale. Paulsdale is a National Historic Landmark and the home of local suffragist, feminist and political strategist, Alice Paul. API honors Alice Paul’s legacy through its commitment to education and leadership development through school programs, Scout programs and the Girls Leadership Council (GLC). API’s School Group Programming offers assemblies and in class programs to classes K-12, as well as field trips to Paulsdale. Younger girls and boys are introduced to the concept of civic engagement and creating positive social change through games and art. Programs for older students focus on the history of suffrage, voting, citizenship, integrity, leadership and social action. The Girls Leadership Council provides meaningful opportunities for female-identifying…

29Apr 2024 by SJWomen100

Grantee Update: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties

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We are excited to share another story of growth and impact powered in part by Impact100 South Jersey members and grants! Impact100 South Jersey funded the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) Mentor2.0 program through a Core Mission grant of $100,000 in 2019 and a general operating grant of $55,500 in 2023. To date, 100 mentees have participated in the Mentor2.0 program. The program offers a great opportunity to make a big impact on a young life with limited in person hours. Mentor2.0 has a robust software component that provides an efficient way to mentor a high school student as they plan for their future and Zoom options for meetings.  Outcomes for the unique and impactful Mentor2.0 program, where college educated, professional mentors connect with high school juniors…

04Apr 2024 by SJWomen100

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…

26Mar 2024 by SJWomen100

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…

19Feb 2024 by SJWomen100

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…

09Nov 2023 by SJWomen100

2024 Grant Application Info Sessions

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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

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.

24Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

Impact100 South Jersey To Launch NEW Small Grants Program

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Our mission at Impact 100 SJ has always been to harness the collective giving power of women to make a lasting impact in our community. Now, we’re excited to announce an important new step in our journey—the launch of the Community Heroes Grant. These grants are designed to provide crucial support to smaller nonprofits that are doing remarkable work in South Jersey. As we continue to grow and expand our grant opportunities, we hope to reach more deserving organizations that are doing important work to serve our region. We are launching a grant program for nonprofits that are not yet large enough to be eligible for our transformative $100,000 Core Mission grant, but who we know are making critical contributions to South Jersey. The unrestricted operating grants of $10,000 each will…

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