The successful recipient of $18,300* at the August 2024 meeting was the Young Caregivers Association – presented by Alicia Blake (Member). The other two charities selected to present were: North Shore Highlanders, presented by Amber McKnight and Indwell, presented by Barb Gulabsingh.
The Young Caregivers operate programs at Hazel’s Place, Elgin Public Public School and various Norfolk parks during the summer months. Young Caregivers support Children and youth ranging in age from 5 to 25. These children/youth are caregivers to a family member who is suffering from a chronic illness, a physical disability or mental health concerns. These young people help their family member with personal care, administering medication, assisting with mobility issues and beyond. The Young Caregivers offers social & recreational programs, clinical services including group and individual counselling, summer camps, training in life skills, peer to peer support…..to name only a few. These programs enable the young caregiver the opportunity to enjoy some time away from their responsibilities.
This donation will enable the Young Caregivers Association to expand their programs and offer them to a larger geographical area within Norfolk County and it will also provide for transportation to the offered programs if the family does not own a care, cannot afford the gas to travel to the programs or just isn’t able to travel easily. (*This total includes $100 from Execulink)
December 2023 – Execulink Telecom acknowledged 100 Women Who Care Norfolk as a recipient of their Gifts of Christmas Holiday Donation Program. This program expresses their gratitude and appreciation for the incredible work non-profit organizations do in the local community. 100 Women Who Care Norfolk received a $500 cheque. This money will be distributed to each of the 2024 charities and $100 will be donated to the Army, Navy, Air Force in recognition for their kindness in allowing us to use their facilities for our meetings since 2014 at no charge.
To learn more details about this charity as well all previous successful charities, go to the “Charities” tab on this web site.
Are you someone who is interested in helping others but is stretched for time?
Do you want to be a part of an empowered group of women who want to make a direct, positive and immediate effect on the lives of others – right here in Norfolk County?
Would you like to network with other like-minded women in Norfolk County?
The November 13 2024 Meeting will be held at the Army, Navy, Airforce building in Simcoe. The meeting will begin at 7 pm sharp.
Army, Navy & Air Force Bldg., 53 Water Street, Simcoe Corner of Culver & Water, Simcoe – enter off Culver Street.
2024 Meeting dates:
February 14, May 15, August 14, November 13. If you have questions, PLEASE CONTACT info@100womenwhocarenorfolk.ca for details.
What is this Organization? What is expected of me?
- There are four one hour meetings each year
- To become a member you are required to sign a Commitment Form agreeing to donate $100 per meeting, 4 times a year whether or not in attendance
- At each meeting, 3 representatives will make a 5 minute presentation on their charity
- After the presentation, the members will vote by secret ballot. The charity receiving the most votes will receive all the donations E.g. 100 members x $100 = $10,000
- The charity agrees that the funds will remain in Norfolk, will be used to benefit programs locally and will not be used for administrative costs
- Income tax receipts will be distributed once per year (February)