Seasonal Reflections: Honoring Our Achievements & Shared Journey

December 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends and Family of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake,

As we embrace this season of gratitude, I am filled with immense pride and appreciation for the remarkable achievements of our community. This year has been a testament to the power of collaboration and the strength of our collective efforts. Together, we have reached significant milestones and created lasting impacts that have touched many lives.

Our journey has been shaped by our membership's unwavering commitment and generosity, which have fueled our mission and brought us closer as a community. As we celebrate our successes, let us also look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, continuing to work hand in hand towards a brighter future.

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the spirit of togetherness that defines Impact100 Greater Chesapeake. I wish you all a joyous holiday season filled with love, peace, and gratitude.

Warm regards,

Sarah Amyot

President, Impact100 Greater Chesapeake

End-of-Year Giving: Make Your Impact

As the calendar year draws to a close, we invite you to join for 2025 with a tax-deductible membership to Impact100 Greater Chesapeake. Your generosity fuels our mission and helps us continue to create positive change in our community.

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Upcoming Events

Calling all current and prospective members! Join us on December 19th starting at 5:30pm for an exciting evening of happy hour and shopping at the final Midnight Madness event of the season in Annapolis! This festive occasion is the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and indulge in some holiday shopping. Happy Hour will be held at a board member's home (free parking!), walkable to Downtown Annapolis.

RSVP TODAY!

MIX AND MINGLE | Join us on January 9th from 5:30-7:30pm for a fun and casual Mix & Mingle at the newest pizza place in Annapolis, Timber Pizza! Whether you're a current member or considering joining our nonprofit, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, share ideas, and enjoy delicious pizza in a relaxed atmosphere.

Come for the conversation, stay for the pizza! We can't wait to see you there!

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DAY OF SERVICE | See our 2024 Grant Recipient in action at our Day of Service event on February 1st from 9-11am at Blue Ribbon Project in Crownsville, MD.

We will be helping sort through donations and pack Backpacks of Love, which serves the immediate physical needs of children as they enter foster care. These backpacks are packed

with essentials for children from newborn through age 17 and are gender- and age-specific.

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Please follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) to keep abreast of all of our events!

Celebrating the last 7 years

We are most grateful for our members, donors and supporters. With you, we have been able to reinvest $499,000 into our community since we began in 2017. Here's some highlights of our IMPACT over the years.

2024 - Supporting Children Entering Foster Care | Expanding services and increasing efficiency to better serve abused and neglected children with Blue Ribbon Project

2023 - Music Education for Young Students | Providing equitable opportunities for students to enjoy orchestral music with Annapolis Symphony Academy

2022 - "Club on the Go" | Expanding after school enrichment programming with Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

2021 - Turning Houses into Homes | Bolstering the dignity of disadvantaged families by providing basic human needs with Hope For All

2020 - Home Safety and Security | Providing urgent and critical home renovations with Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County

2019 - Food Insecurity | Providing food storage and distribution in critical need areas during the COVID pandemic and beyond with Anne Arundel County Food Bank

2018 - Health and Wellness | Expanding mental health programming and servicing the farm with critical vehicles with Maryland Therapeutic Riding

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How can YOU get involved?

Your Impact100 experience is what you make it! You can simply write your check to become a member and vote on the final grant recipient, or, you can be more involved as your schedule allows.

Here are some ways to be more involved with Impact100.

Plan/host a membership event to help us spread the word about Impact100
Help us brainstorm/plan a Day of Service
Serve on a Focus Area Committee for our 2025 Grant Cycle

Click on the links below to sign-up!

Membership Events

Days of Service

Focus Area Committee