Happy Spring!
I'm always optimistic that March brings warmer weather and sunny skies. And I'm optimistic about Impact 100 Chicago - why you ask?
We are awarding one $100,000 Impact Grant and two $7,500 Merit Grants this year!
I think this is phenomenal given what we all endured in 2020. For awhile, it was touch and go in terms of getting sufficient members. In mid-January, we only had 62 members. However, thanks to Mindy Winkel, Cheryl Laurence, Carol Bier-Laning and all of YOU, we reached 87 paid members! We are then using $13,000 of the Shelter Inc. left over funds to reach our target of $100,000.
For our Merit Grants, I want to thank the 5 "GAD" (generous anonymous donors) who created a match and thus, raised $15,000 for the Merit Grants. You know who you are - and you hold a special place in our hearts for your generosity and support.
We have 13 well qualified and interesting NFP currently going through the final application and FRC process. I know there is a winner in there we can all root for and embrace.
You can see why I'm so optimistic about Impact 100 Chicago. And as we celebrate International Women's Day,
I applaud all the generous women that make an impact!
Enjoy the month.
Deb Gammon
President
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