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19Feb 2024 by SJWomen100

Grantee Update: Heart of Camden

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…

14Feb 2024 by SJWomen100

Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

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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.

23Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Susan Bass Levin

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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…

09Oct 2023 by SJWomen100

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…

09Aug 2023 by SJWomen100

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

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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…

31Jul 2023 by SJWomen100

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…

24Jul 2023 by SJWomen100

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…

24Jul 2023 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Cindy Washko-Margraf

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A member since 2019, Cindy Washko-Margraf was a bit disappointed that she didn’t know about Impact100 South Jersey one year earlier. Being a philanthropist at heart, she deeply endorses the concept of collective giving and would have loved to have been a charter member. Nevertheless, she is very proud to be a member for the last five years and to be a part of such an impactful group of women making a real difference in South Jersey. Cindy and her late husband raised their children in Medford though she recently sold the family home and now lives full time in their Ocean City home. Despite the move from the chapter's four-county footprint, Cindy continues as a member and is happy to be a part of a regional group of philanthropic…

10Jun 2023 by SJWomen100

Impact100 SJ Receives Oaks Integrated Care’s Rooted In Community Award

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On June 8, Impact100 South Jersey was among four recipients of Oaks Integrated Care's Rooted In Community Awards. The event took place at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Oaks Integrated Care is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families living with a mental illness, addiction or developmental disability. The organization offers over 230 health and social service programs throughout New Jersey designed to meet the needs of our community with compassion. By focusing on integrated care, we can begin to treat the whole person to achieve both mental and physical wellness. Other distinguished 2023 Rooted In Community Award honorees include Congressman Andy Kim, Camden Community Partnership's Dana Redd and Dr. Eric Schwartz, VP, Community Health & Transformation, Executive Director, Capital Health…

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