100 Women Who Care Norfolk Exceed $690,000 in Donations to 43 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.

At the February 2025 meeting the successful recipient of $18,400 was HN Women’s Services presented by Ashley Malo.  The other two charities selected to present were Waterford Skate Park, presented by Kerry Bockenholt, sponsored by Jill Chuli (member) and Church Out-Serving, presented by Shaena Rieckermann.

HN Women’s Services provides support services to women, children and youth in Norfolk County who have experienced gender-based violence.  They offer 24-hour crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, and residential shelter services for victims who need a place of safey to sty away from their abusive situation.  The Women’s Shelter is helping women rebuild their lives, heal from abuse, develop resiliency and move toward living violent-free lives.  This continues to be a challenge as resources are stretched to the limit and affordable, reliable and safe housing is difficult to find.
The money donated tonight will go towards paying down the mortgage on the “Little House” and will bring the organization closer to their goal of complete financial independence.  Through this donation and other fundraising efforts, they expect to pay off the mortgage by December 2025.
What is the Little House”?  This was a project embarked upon in 2019 when the HNWS partnered with Habitat for Humanity and renovated a small home located on the HNWS property in Simcoe.  It offers a sfe haven for a mother and her children which is close to the support and resources offered by the shelter.  The “Little House” is rented out at an affordable and equitable rate. 

Pictured l to r:  Sue Goble, Beth Redden – 100 Women Who Care Norfolk, Ashley Malo – Presenter, Taylor Howard, HNWS Residential Counselor & Kim Schott, HNWS Board Chair

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 May 14 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)