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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

SJ WOMEN GIVE
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

SJ WOMEN GIVE
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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Member Spotlight: Michele Dorris

Member Spotlight: Michele Dorris

Member Profiles
Michele Dorris is no stranger to philanthropy. Growing up in her native Jamaica, Michele experienced early and often the role of giving back from her parents who modeled the responsibility of giving in service, whether by action and/or monetarily. Given Jamaica’s small size, Michele was fortunate to have the opportunity to see firsthand the outcome of doing good and helping people in the process. While working in the role of Global Process Owner, Customer Ordering Experience with Novartis Pharmaceuticals, a global healthcare pharmaceutical company, Michele and her team design the organization’s processes and systems. She often chuckles when someone relates using a Novartis product, as if to identify with the company, though Michele has no direct contact with the manufacturing process or even the products themselves. She focuses her time…
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Grantee Holiday Wish Lists

Grantee Holiday Wish Lists

SJ WOMEN GIVE
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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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ronda Urkowitz

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ronda Urkowitz

Member Profiles
Ronda Urkowitz joined Impact100 South Jersey in 2019. She was unfamiliar with the organization and was invited to the first annual meeting in 2018 by a fellow member, Fran Sykes.  The Pascale Sykes Foundation provided funding to Ronda’s nonprofit and Fran thought Ronda would be a perfect fit for Impact100 SJ. Fran was correct! After attending the inaugural annual meeting and discussing Impact100 with other members, Ronda was hooked! As the Executive Director of a small nonprofit organization serving South Jersey, Ronda is familiar with the areas’ needs and the fantastic work being performed by small community nonprofits with very little financial support. Ronda’s organization, Cross County Connection, is a Transportation Management Association that works with the business community and local governments. The organization fosters equitable, safe and environmentally sustainable transportation options…
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2024 Grant Application Info Sessions

2024 Grant Application Info Sessions

Grants
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
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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: Mary Foukleva Hutchinson

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Mary Foukleva Hutchinson

Member Profiles
Mary Foukleva Hutchison says she aspires to live by Marianne Williamson’s quote, “Nothing liberates our greatness like the desire to help, the desire to serve.”   Mary joined Impact100 South Jersey in 2022 because she was impressed with how women are empowered to make a difference in the community. Once meeting co-founder Kyle Ruffin, Mary has always been inspired to get involved. For Mary, it all goes back to 2015.  The Community Foundation of South Jersey and Sidney Hargro convened a group of women to think and work through a specific topic – How do women make an impact locally? Mary first met Kyle when they worked together to create a Community Foundation event around which women came together to discuss their views on philanthropy. The event led to others launching Impact100 South Jersey. …
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Heart of Camden Coat Drive

Heart of Camden Coat Drive

Beyond The Check
We are pleased to announce that we are taking part in the Heart of Camden's Winter Coat Drive. It takes place now through December 15th. This is yet another way Impact100 South Jersey and our members support our grantees beyond the check. Additional Drop Off Locations (until Dec 8) In addition to dropping off new or gently used coats, hoodies, sweaters, hats and gloves at the Heart of Camden location at 1840 South Broadway, you can also drop items at the homes and offices of these Impact100 South Jersey members. After December 8th, please drop off items at Heart of Camden. Patty Legge519 Mantua Blvd.Sewell 08080Leave in box on front porch Sheri Churchill10 Catamount DrMedfordLeave in Box by front door Sue Polikoff4 Galloping Hill Road Cherry HillLeave in box by front…
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