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02Jun 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Barbara Schwartz

Barbara joined Impact100 for the 2019 membership year after seeing an advertisement of our information sessions in the South Jersey Biz Magazine. After learning about the organization’s mission, purpose and functions from Emily Orel and Nancy Weber, Barbara wrote her check that day! While she had routinely contributed to other organizations in the past, this was different. She thought how cool this is, to be able to give $1,000 and then take control of where it went! It was like winning the Trifecta for her: the ability to meet like-minded women, learn about the local nonprofits and get a say in where her contributions go. She especially loved the idea of meeting and working with women to implement the annual process of awarding a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization. …

31May 2022 by SJWomen100

2022 ANNUAL MEETING

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This is the biggest night of the year — the night our members choose which organizations will receive collective contributions of $200,000. You'll hear from the nonprofit finalists selected by fellow members and vote for the South Jersey organizations that will be awarded one (1) $100,000 grant and two (2) grants for $50,000. Our 2022 Nonprofit Finalists: Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland CountyPinelands Preservation AllianceWoodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Our Annual Meeting is also a great opportunity to meet fellow members, introduce prospective members to our growing movement and learn about upcoming events and activities. Guests are encouraged to come watch women's collective philanthropy in action! Admission: 2022 & 2023 Impact100 SJ Members attend FREE.Non-members $25 per person (in advance). Not ready to attend in person? You can also participate…

20May 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kate Williamson

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Kate Williamson first heard about the Impact100 model through people involved in the Impact100 Jersey Coast chapter and the idea struck her as pure genius. In 2016, an organization Kate’s wife Susan helped found nearly 40 years earlier had applied for a grant from Impact100 Jersey Coast. Susan was one of the original founders of what is now known as 180 Turning Lives Around in Monmouth County, which runs a purpose-built shelter for women, men, and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The grant was to help start their Family Justice Center, which provides comprehensive, one-stop services to intersect with local and county agencies, police, family court, etc. Susan had not been actively involved with 180 for a while, but they reached out to her to ask her to be part…

06May 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Mindy Holman

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Mindy Holman is no stranger to the concept of philanthropy. She grew up in a family that was always charitable and maintained a commitment to always give back to their community. This was especially so through her family’s nearly 100 year old automotive business, Holman Enterprises, that was founded by her grandfather. Mindy joined Holman Enterprises, in 1986, becoming President and CEO in 2004 and Chairman of the Board in 2015. As the third generation leader, Mindy continues her family’s philanthropic legacy to support the communities where their employees and customers live and work. In her personal life, Mindy gives her time, treasures and talents serving in leadership roles with several local community organizations. In 2007, Mindy was introduced to the idea of collective giving that would be there forever to support…

26Apr 2022 by SJWomen100

Member Spotlight: Elyse Smith

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Elyse learned about Impact 100 SJ through her friend and neighbor, Jennifer Alleva, who is a 2018 charter member. Hearing of Jennifer’s continued involvement throughout the past years, Elyse wanted to learn more. After learning about the collective giving concept among women along with the opportunity to help people in her own backyard, Elyse decided she wanted to be a part of this organization. Elyse joined Impact100 SJ for the 2021 membership year. Prior to joining Impact100, Elyse had a passion to give but didn’t have a deep knowledge of how nonprofits truly operate. What she loves about Impact100 is the opportunity to learn about nonprofits organically, especially as she begins to serve on various committees. Currently, she is on the Nonprofit Outreach Committee and serves as the Grantee Liaison…

22Apr 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Barbara Berman

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It is a pleasure to introduce Barbara Berman. Barbara joined Impact100 South Jersey in 2019 after learning about Impact100 through her friend Kyle Ruffin, a founding member. She heard that Kyle was involved in starting up this “women’s giving group” and thought “what a bright idea of pooling your money.” In her desire to find out more, Barbara attended an information session hosted by Kate Williamson and joined on the spot! With her going through a personal transition, the opportunity to meet new like-minded women while also getting involved in the community was perfect timing. This would open a whole new world to her, especially to learn about the work our local nonprofits are doing here in her own community. Charities speak to her heart, what a perfect fit! Upon joining Impact100, Barbara…

11Apr 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Tambussi

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Sarah Tambussi became a Charter Member of Impact100 South Jersey in 2017 when Nancy Weber invited her to one of the first information sessions. She loved the idea of collective giving specifically for women. She was equally impressed with the women she met at Nancy’s home that night and she knew right away that this was something she needed to be a part of. Initially Sarah did not have time to do much more than pay for her membership and be a member of the grant review committee. But life slowed down enough that she could get more involved. This past year she became secretary of the Leadership Council and is also on the PR/Communications and Grant Review committees. When asked what aspect of Impact100 SJ was most rewarding, Sarah said,…

30Mar 2022 by SJWomen100

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT: HOPEWORKS ‘N CAMDEN

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How Our First Grant Helped Transform The Organization In 2018, Impact100SJ awarded our very first grant of $74,000 to Hopeworks ‘N Camden, a Camden-based organization that provides young people ages 17-26 with training in coding, web development and entrepreneurship. At the time, Hopeworks had been operating for many years out of a row home in Camden, but they had outgrown it. More young people than could fit into its space wanted to participate in its training opportunities. Hopeworks had obtained a larger space but needed funding to fit out and develop the space with desks, learning stations, technology training curriculum and software to better prepare its young people for a range of well-paying jobs. The Impact100 South Jersey grant helped make it happen as Hopeworks was moving to its new…

23Mar 2022 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Molly Deese

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Adventure Aquarium welcomed Molly Deese in 2020 as the new Executive Director. Her 30 year experience as a parks and attraction executive allowed her to climb the ladder and move from her roots in Valdosta, Georgia. Molly loves her new job at the aquarium and her team is 75% women. She grew up living throughout the Midwest and Southeast since her father needed to move for his job. This is her first experience living in the Northeast. Molly also has a history of ‘giving back’ and getting involved in non-profits. She was a rotary member in Valdosta and hopes to join a local rotary sometime soon. Molly has three grown children (with a grandson on the way). Since they were teenagers, the family had spent Christmas Day working at a…

23Feb 2022 by SJWomen100

How Grantee Family Promise Is Using Impact100 Grant to Address Family Homelessness

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Since 2020, Family Promise of Southwest New Jersey has been awarded $143,000 in Impact100 South Jersey grants. The mission of Family Promise, which is located in Gloucester County, is to provide homeless families an opportunity to achieve stability by providing shelter, food, case management, and hospitality while simultaneously using resources within local congregations and the community. In 2020, Family Promise was a finalist, and in 2021, they were awarded our $100,000 Core Mission grant. The goal of the project for which they received the Core Mission Grant focuses on Family Promise's shelter reduction plan, which aims to reduce the number of home-insecure families with whom they work from entering shelters, and instead help them work to stabilize their existing housing situation. One of the main ways our grant does that is through the disbursement…