About 100 Women Who Care
The first 100 Women Who Care chapter was started in November of 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan as a simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities. At their first one-hour meeting, the group of over 100 women each wrote a cheque for $100 directly to The Center for Family Health, their chosen local charity, raising $12,800 to buy 300 new baby cribs. Since then, chapters have formed all over the world.
The Story Behind Our Chapter
Our local Victoria group was founded in June 2014 when Miriam Byrne and Denise Grant asked Karen Allen, Nora Steves, Susan Bourjeaurd and Tami Tate to join them as the “Leading Ladies". Within three months they had gathered their friends and family and the first meeting was held on September 24, 2014. Hoping to reach their target of 100 members, they were astounded by the support of 140 women at the inaugural meeting. 140 members translated to $14,000 to the winning charity and from there the organization has continued to grow.
Who We Are Today
Now, with over 350 active members, we have contributed over $1 million to local Victoria charities. Our organizing committee is eight members strong, working together to ensure that our meetings are run efficiently and our impact in the community continues to grow. We are women who unite to create meaningful change for our local charities through the power of collective giving.
Join us to see just how much of a difference a roomful of women can make in one evening.
Valerie Foster Organizing Chair
Carolyn Walker
Membership Co-Chair
Nichola Walkden
Accounting Chair
Niece Garry
Meeting Support Co-Chair
Janice Dellaviola
Membership Co-Chair
Patty Pitts
Nominations Chair
Kathleen Burton
Media Chair
Anne Batey
Meeting Support Co-Chair
Our Mission With
100+ Women Who Care Victoria
Uniting women to empower local charities through collective quarterly donations. We maximize impact by bringing together 100+ members who each contribute $100, turning individual gifts into a significant force for good in our community.
Collective Giving. Local Impact.
Why Engage with 100+ Women Who Care Victoria
Powerful Connection
Meet a diverse group of like-minded women in Victoria who share a passion for making a difference.
Direct Local Impact
100% of your donation goes directly to local charities. See the ripple effect of our collective giving firsthand.
Simple Commitment
Giving back shouldn't be complicated. Four hours a year is all it takes to contribute thousands of dollars to our community.