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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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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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Susan Bass Levin

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Susan Bass Levin

Member Profiles, SJ WOMEN GIVE
Susan strongly believes in the mission of Impact100 South Jersey. “I enjoy catching up with long-time friends and colleagues, many of whom I haven’t seen in quite a while. We have shared experiences and goals, but often live separate lives, and Impact100 allows us to reconnect.  Plus, Impact100’s contributions are significant and meaningful to South Jersey non-profit organizations. It proves there is power in numbers,” said Susan. She is also very impressed by the young women who know how important it is to make a give back.   As a very prominent South Jersey community member, Susan's accomplishments are numerous. She moved from her first job as an attorney to being the Mayor of Cherry Hill and served in the cabinet of three New Jersey governors. Susan was the Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of…
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT: 2022 $50,000 Grantee Creates Accessible Nature Trails

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT: 2022 $50,000 Grantee Creates Accessible Nature Trails

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The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) received a $50,000 general operating grant in July of 2022 from Impact 100 South Jersey. Funds were applied to support the Pinelands Is for Everyone initiative. This funding helped build PPA’s internal capacity to finalize plans, provide staff training and develop accessible ecotours, purchase adaptive equipment, and hire a full-time Access Nature and Disabilities Advocate to oversee and coordinate the program. PPA’s Pinelands Adventures program has devoted substantial time to training itself to lead inclusive programs, designing and testing inclusive hikes with the help of individuals with various kinds of disabilities.  PPA hired Sean Kane-Holland in November of 2022 to serve as the lead staff person and advocate for the Pinelands Is for Everyone initiative. A perfect fit for PPA and the initiative, Sean graduated…
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BEYOND THE CHECK EVENT:  Mix & Mingle with  Our Grantees and Members

BEYOND THE CHECK EVENT: Mix & Mingle with Our Grantees and Members

Beyond The Check, Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE
Join IMPACT100 SJ members and grantees for our 2nd annual “Beyond the Check” event and learn about the organizations our grants have supported, their programs, and how you can be involved as a volunteer, mentor, or board member.  Meet Our Grantees Thursday, October 26th | 6 - 8 PM Collingswood Community Center 30 W. Collings Ave., Collingswood NJ 08108 This event is FREE and open to members and non-members. (RSVP below) This diverse group of nonprofits offer a variety of missions that will match IMPACT100 members who want to engage with causes that inspire them! Our grantee leaders will provide a brief overview of their organization and the role that funders, volunteers, and board members play in the success of their missions. Each organization will have staff at an exhibit…
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BEYOND THE CHECK: Members & Sponsors-Only Gleaning Event with Farmers Against Hunger

BEYOND THE CHECK: Members & Sponsors-Only Gleaning Event with Farmers Against Hunger

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Impact100 South Jersey Gleaning Event Thursday, August 10th | 9 - 11 AM Rancocas Creek Farm17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton, NJ LIMIT: 10 participants Rain or shine except in case of thunderstorms and wear comfortable shoes that you’re ok getting dirty. [Register below] 2023-24 MEMBERS & SPONSORS: Join us Thursday, August 10th from 9 to 11 AM at Rancocas Creek Farm in Southampton. This is an opportunity to go beyond the check for TWO of our grantees. We'll be harvesting food for NJ Agricultural Society's Farmers Against Hunger (FAH) program, which will then be distributed to local organizations that feed people in need. Rancocas Creek Farm is a project launched by 2022 grantee the Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) in 2020 on the 72-acre property that adjoins PPA headquarters in Southampton. This…
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT & BEYOND THE CHECK OPPORTUNITY: 2019 & 2023 Grantee Big Brothers Big Sisters

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT & BEYOND THE CHECK OPPORTUNITY: 2019 & 2023 Grantee Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Two-time Grantee, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)of Cumberland & Salem Counties sees Impact100SJ members as a path to their success. BBBS of Cumberland & Salem Counties has received two Impact100 South Jersey grants in four years. In 2019, they were awarded our Core Mission grant of $100K to help launch their new Mentor2.0 project which uses iMentor technology to match high school students with mentors. This year, they were one of two 2023 recipients of a $55,500 general operating grant.  The BBBS mission is “to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of young people. Their vision is that all youth achieve their full potential. They partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community and hold themselves accountable for each child in their program…
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