100 Women Who Care Effingham County
Our Mission
100+ Women Who Care of Effingham County, a program of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, is a group of philanthropic women dedicated to making a positive impact on Effingham County. Members commit to donating $400 annually. The first $100 supports the 100+ Women Who Care of Effingham County Endowment with Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation that will be used to serve future needs for years to come. The remaining $300 is used to support the three nonprofits selected by the members throughout the year ($100 at each meeting).
Members may make a one-time payment of $400 to 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County. We will put $100 into the endowment and issue checks to the selected organizations on your behalf!
The larger the group grows, the greater the contribution and impact will be! For example, if we have 100 members, each quarter the group will award a $10,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization.
Why should you become a member?
LOCAL IS IMPORTANT – You want 100% of your donations to go to a local charity in your community
LIMITED TIME BUT A BIG HEART – You may not have time in your busy life to volunteer but you do want to help those in need and can commit to 3 hours and $400 per year
TOGETHER WE ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS – You want to be part of a powerful group that makes a lasting, positive and direct impact on Effingham County
CONNECTING – You enjoy meeting other women who care about the local community and causes
When you are ready to become a member of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County, download our new member packet and return the membership commitment form to Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation (P.O. Box 1211, Effingham, IL 62401).
If you are already a member of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County and you would like to nominate a local charitable organization during our meetings, use this charitable fact sheet to prepare your presentation in case your nomination is drawn!
Our News Articles
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100+ Women Who Care Effingham County contributes $11,600 to Crisis Nursery of Effingham County
Members of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County selected Crisis Nursery as the recipient of the $11,600 contribution collected at its first membership meeting of 2018 on April 12 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
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100+ Women Who Care Effingham County contributes $10,700 to FISH Christmas Store
Members of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County selected the FISH Christmas Store as the recipient of the $10,700 contribution collected at its first membership meeting of 2017 on April 6 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham.
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100+ Women Who Care Effingham County contributes $12,700 to Effingham Child Development Center
Members of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County selected the Effingham Child Development Center as the recipient of the $12,700 contribution collected at its second membership meeting of 2017 on July 13 at Patterson Technology Center in Effingham.
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Women of Effingham County establish philanthropic giving circle
Women in Effingham County have a new opportunity to engage in local philanthropy by joining 100 Women Who Care.
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S.T.A.R. receives $13,300 grant from 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County
The 133 members of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County granted $13,300 to S.T.A.R. (Strategic Training and Restoration) during their final meeting of 2016 on October 13 at the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum.
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Golden Circle Nutrition Program receives contributions from 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County
Golden Circle Nutrition Program (more commonly known as "Meals on Wheels") is the recipient of $11,700 in collected contributions of 100+ Women Who Care.