May 2018 Newsletter

We’re celebrating a Decade of Women Giving as One!

On June 4, Members will gather to hear presentations from Taller Puertorriqueño , Hopeworks , Philadelphia Orchard Project , Nationalities Service Center , and Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) .  At the end of the evening, our members will vote to award $100,000 Core Mission Grants to three organizations. Two organizations will receive unrestricted operating grants of $43,500.

______________________________________


This year we’re also inviting our alumni grantees back to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Year at our Impact Engagement Fair. Members and guests will have the chance to connect with 30+ past Impact100 Philadelphia grantees, hear how those grants have made a difference, and learn ways to get involved in their nonprofit work.  

As we approach our 10th Annual Meeting, Impact100 Philadelphia is thrilled to celebrate a decade of engagement throughout our greater community. We are proud to have touched hundreds of lives through our support of 39 Philadelphia area nonprofit organizations. Recently, founders Beth Dahle and Mary Broach shared their perspectives regarding the establishment of Impact100 Philadelphia, the growth of the organization and aspirations for the future. Read about these two insightful women who became the catalyst for change and leaders in the collective giving movement.

This month we’re celebrating a decade of strengthening the human spirit. The Center for Grieving Children embodies that work.
 
Childhood is rarely the stuff of television sitcoms. Although we would all like to protect the youngest members of our community, reality is that many children are forced to deal with sorrow and grief at a very tender age. Some are dealing with public tragedies, such as the loss of a popular teacher or coach. Others are enveloped in a private shroud of sadness when a parent or caregiver passes away. Specific circumstances may vary, but the loneliness and anguish are all too common. The Center for Grieving Children, a 2015 Impact100 Philadelphia grant recipient, creates a path to healing for children coping with death while strengthening families, communities and professionals’ understanding of how best to respond to their needs.


One of the benefits of Impact100 Philadelphia membership is meeting terrific women, working side-by-side with them at local nonprofits and forging new friendships with the “can-do” Impact100 Philadelphia family. This year, we joined forces at Broad Street Ministry, Aid for Friends, Awbury Arboretum and Cradles to Crayons to serve food, bake, plant, sort and socialize. Learn More about our members have been up to.

Interested in suggesting a great spot for a volunteer activity or get together or would you like to help plan an event? Let Us Know!

Want to suggest a speaker or topic for one of our education events? We’re all ears!

Support Our Impact
Many nonprofits accept designated donations in memory or honor of someone special to the donor. We do, too! If you make a designated donation, the money will support our operations and the honoree will receive a letter explaining your gift and Impact100 Philadelphia’s ongoing mission in support of local organizations. The contribution helps us help others, and spreads our message to a new audience.

As a grantmaking organization, we are committed to keeping administrative costs to an absolute minimum so that we may fund nonprofits to the greatest extent possible. Impact100 Philadelphia is able to achieve that goal because we are an almost completely volunteer organization.

If you are interested in making an honorary or memorial donation, you may do so electronically or by check.

Get Involved
Are you a member interested in VOLUNTEERING
for the Annual Meeting and Engagement Fair?
 
Please consider volunteering.
We are in need of members for the registration table and as greeters.
 
Please follow THIS LINK to volunteer.
Upcoming Events