2024 Grant Review Update

2024 Grant Review Update

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…
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Grantee Update:  Habitat for Humanity of Camden County

Grantee Update: Habitat for Humanity of Camden County

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…
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Impact100 South Jersey Members Collectively Donated $185,000 for 2024 Grants

Impact100 South Jersey Members Collectively Donated $185,000 for 2024 Grants

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…
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Grantee Update: Heart of Camden

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…
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Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

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…
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Beyond The Check Event Brings Members & Grantees Together

Beyond The Check Event Brings Members & Grantees Together

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…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Susan Bass Levin

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Susan Bass Levin

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

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

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…
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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

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…
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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

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…
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