Category: SJ WOMEN GIVE

Heart of Camden (HOC), has completed their project for which they received the $100,000 Impact100 South Jersey 2023 Core Mission Grant. HOC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of the South Camden community through programs for housing restoration, economic expansion, and community development. The grant funds were used to expand services and programs at the Michael J. Doyle (MJD) Fieldhouse, making a tangible difference in the lives of women, children, and families in South Camden and in the region.  Approximately 5,000 people were impacted during the 24-month grant period. The MJD Fieldhouse is a community center built and managed 7 days a week by HOC. It is equipped with a 6-court basketball gym, a community room, a food pantry, a black box theater, and nonprofit offices/meeting space. With…

These are more than a social events. They are all about inspiration and action.  Enjoy light bites, cocktails, and meaningful conversations. Bring your curiosity—and your questions about membership, sponsorship, or gifting a membership to a woman in your circle. Existing members are encouraged to bring prospective women to introduce them to the multiplied impact of collective giving. RSVP for Oct 14 Prospective Member Mixer Please RSVP by October 10th. RSVP For Nov 5th Prospective Member Mixer Please RSVP by November 3rd RSVP for Nov 10th Prospective Member Mixer Please RSVP by November 7th

Impact100 South Jersey’s 2024 core mission grantee, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties and its trained volunteers, advocate for the best interests of children in the foster care system. Through collaborative efforts, CASA ensures children receive the individual attention and support they need to thrive. (See more photos and Maria's Story below.) CASA was awarded our $100,000 grant to expand their presence in Camden County. The grant was used to increase visibility and improve access for children they serve and volunteers that fulfill their mission by securing a Camden-area office. They also recruited more CASA volunteers to support children as they travel through the court system Through a robust marketing campaign, funded by the grant, CASA increased volunteer advocate applications by 30%…

The Impact100 South Jersey Grant Finance Review team seeks new or existing members with experience in accounting or who are comfortable with basic business math and Excel. We're making an early ask because the committee's work begins before the end of our membership drive. The first step in our Core Mission Grant review process is for applicants to submit their IRS Form 990s and financial statements for the prior three years so the Grant Finance Review Committee can ensure they meet eligibility requirements. The Work: Members of this committee review the financial statements and information potential applicants submit, and complete a spreadsheet with key indicators and ratios. You may also make notes to help determine the applicant's eligibility to move forward to apply for a Core Mission grant. Our goal in this process is…

Bayshore Center at Bivalve received a $27,500 Impact100 South Jersey general operating grant in 2024. The organization advances the understanding of human impact on New Jersey’s aquatic environment through education, advocacy, and programming. They chose to apply their grant to the project they had outlined in their core mission grant application — STEM and Humanities On-the-Water Learning. They are working to create new partnerships focused on bringing youth to the Bayshore Center and providing hands-on experiential learning for Cumberland County schools, youth organizations & non-profits. The Impact100 SJ funds were used towards the following: Camp: An education consultant was hired in May 2024 to develop a summer camp curriculum, purchase supplies, and pilot/instruct a one-week session during the week of August 5, 2024. Four scholarships were awarded in 2024, and the camp…

One of our 2024 general operating grantees, Hispanic Family Center, has since rebranded. Their new name: Healthy Families and Communities (HFC). Last year, the organization received $27,500 that is being used to create a Mental Health Healing Garden in Camden. Over the last 12 months, HFC used Impact100's general operating grant to facilitate a series of community conversations intended to seek stakeholder and community input for the Mental Health Healing Garden design. They've convened more than 50 residents, partners, and other stakeholders in conversation to plan this new addition to the East Camden community. HFC engaged the Community Design Collaborative, a local non-profit design firm, to guide their process. The Collaborative matches nonprofits with skilled volunteers such as architects, landscape architects, preservationists, interior designers, urban planners, engineers, cost estimators, and…

We are truly grateful to the following Leadership Council members who are departing after providing tremendous service moving the Impact100 South Jersey mission forward. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to making our community better through collective giving. Jill Sayre Lawlor Elizabeth Mangino Wallace Rosemarie Parker Diane Ridgway Ellen Ragone Judith Robinson Kyle Ruffin We are also thrilled to welcome these new 2025-26 Leadership Council members who began their service July 1st. Debbie Callahan Jaime Desman Mary Lynne Gist-Reynolds Elena Piperno Kimberly Rice Keisha Stephenson Taylor The complete list of 2025-26 Leadership Council members.

At our 2025 Annual Meeting on June 12th, our members gathered to award $191,000 to six organizations that serve our region. The grand total our members have awarded to 27 local organizations since 2018 is now $1,411,360. We thank everyone who attended or supported our collective giving circle in any number of ways throughout the year! Photos by Stephen Graham, Graham Communications LLC. Click images to enlarge. [ngg src="galleries" ids="10" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]

The members of Impact100 South Jersey have selected the organizations to support with their collective contributions of $191,000. The six grants awarded at the June 12 Annual Meeting bring Impact100 South Jersey’s total grantmaking amount to $1,411,360 since 2018.  Congratulations to all of our phenomenal grantees! We are thrilled to announce that Joseph's House of Camden received our $100,000 Core Mission Grant. Joseph’s House of Camden is a low-barrier homeless shelter that holistically and individually supports and empowers people experiencing homelessness in achieving stability and regaining control over their lives. The organization will use its Impact100 South Jersey grant to expand 24-hour access and services for its guests. Two General Operating Grants for $30,500 were awarded to the Father Center of New Jersey and Symphony In C. In addition, members also awarded three…

In 2022, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County was awarded $100,000 to expand their space in Vineland. Unfortunately, skyrocketing, post-COVID construction costs slowed their expected progress. The original project became out of reach and the board and staff was forced to rethink their plans. They went back to the drawing board to revise their original construction plan, raised more money and found new contractors willing to complete the project. On Thursday, March 27th, the dream finally began to take tangible shape during the long-awaited groundbreaking. Members of the club, the staff and Board, the construction team and the community were on hand for the exciting moment the project got officially underway. Boys & Girls Club president Chris Volker Board President Carolyn Kasper, long-time Board Member Diane Fischer, Board President…