100 Women Who Care Norfolk Exceed $670,000 in Donations to 42 Norfolk charities since May 2014!   What an accomplishment!  How did we do it?  One hundred dollars ($100) four times per year times 180+ members (Membership fluctuates).  Over the past 10 years, our membership has grown to more than 180 members.    

The successful recipient of $18,500* at the November 2024 meeting was the Norfolk Little People’s Daycare  – presented by Candice Vanhie (sponsored by Sarita Free – member).   The other two charities selected to present were:  Waterford Skatepark (presented by Kerry Bockenholt, sponsored by Jill Chuli, Member), HN Women’s Services (presented by Ashley Malo). 

The Little People’s Daycare is a licensed daycare which currently has 56 preschool aged children enrolled with close to 150 preschoolers on the waitlist.  The Daycare also runs the before/after school programs.

This donation will be used on several important projects.  The Daycare will install a comprehensive security system, install an entry “buzz-in” system, improve accessibility and add large awnings at their entry doors.  These improvement s will ensure the staff, parents and young people have a safe and accessible location to go to each day. 

Back Row l to r:  Sue Goble, Kathy Caskenette, Michelle Grummett (100 Women Who Care), Amelia & Candice Vanhie (Chairperson of the Board), Wendy Spence (Treasurer), Sarita Free (Director and 100 Women Who Care Member), Vanessa Gignac (Secretary).   Front Row:  Children from the Daycar

(*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 February 12 2025 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.

2025 Meeting dates:
February 12, May 14, August 13, November 12.   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)