We encourage our members to support any or all the wonderful charities introduced at our meetings!
August 5th, 2024
Winning Presentation: Healing with Horses
By Monica Curtis
$14,700
Mission: Healing With Horses aims to provide a safe place where overall well-being can evolve through the intentional use of social and emotional strategies, intertwined with meaningful interactions with our horses, leading to improved esteem, confidence, mindfulness, and joy. Healing With Horses (HWH) was officially founded in 2022 when the need for emotional healing for adolescents was met with an opportunity to utilize horses as part of a healing journey. Located in Northville Michigan, HWH enjoys 70 acres of natural beauty that features several pastures, wild flower meadows, miles of trails, and an enclosed arena that includes the Zen Zone (classroom) for group discussions, guest speakers, round-up and round-down (relational circles). Our tween/teen participants (ages 11-18) form a strong and meaningful bond with our horses by working with their chosen horse each session. The pair works together to learn about each other and what the other may need. Participants invest time doing groundwork to deepen the relationship, and over time, most will end up riding their horse. Through building this relationship, participants learn more about themselves, build confidence, learn to trust, and ultimately experience healing from whatever they may be struggling with. HWH participants learn all aspects of becoming an equestrian as well. From bringing their horse in from the pasture and properly grooming and tacking them, to safely mounting and riding, our participants learn they can overcome their fears and do hard things! Note: Beyond working with youth on their emotional growth, HWH often helps meet additional needs that are uncovered during our time with them, such as groceries, home furnishings, footwear/clothing, and a variety of other essentials.
Our 29th meeting also featured:
Northville Historical Society - Mill Race Village
New Hope Center for Grief Support
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Healing With Horses cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Healing with Horses
By Monica Curtis
$14,700
Mission: Healing With Horses aims to provide a safe place where overall well-being can evolve through the intentional use of social and emotional strategies, intertwined with meaningful interactions with our horses, leading to improved esteem, confidence, mindfulness, and joy. Healing With Horses (HWH) was officially founded in 2022 when the need for emotional healing for adolescents was met with an opportunity to utilize horses as part of a healing journey. Located in Northville Michigan, HWH enjoys 70 acres of natural beauty that features several pastures, wild flower meadows, miles of trails, and an enclosed arena that includes the Zen Zone (classroom) for group discussions, guest speakers, round-up and round-down (relational circles). Our tween/teen participants (ages 11-18) form a strong and meaningful bond with our horses by working with their chosen horse each session. The pair works together to learn about each other and what the other may need. Participants invest time doing groundwork to deepen the relationship, and over time, most will end up riding their horse. Through building this relationship, participants learn more about themselves, build confidence, learn to trust, and ultimately experience healing from whatever they may be struggling with. HWH participants learn all aspects of becoming an equestrian as well. From bringing their horse in from the pasture and properly grooming and tacking them, to safely mounting and riding, our participants learn they can overcome their fears and do hard things! Note: Beyond working with youth on their emotional growth, HWH often helps meet additional needs that are uncovered during our time with them, such as groceries, home furnishings, footwear/clothing, and a variety of other essentials.
Our 29th meeting also featured:
Northville Historical Society - Mill Race Village
New Hope Center for Grief Support
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Healing With Horses cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 6th, 2024
Winning Presentation: The Pink Fund
By Fran Parsons
$20,600 Raised
Mission: Improving the lives of people in treatment for breast cancer through household bill payments, community engagement, and education. No one undergoing breast cancer treatment should ever have to choose between getting medical care or paying their household bills. Sadly, treatment costs, coupled with income loss, force them into hard decisions. The financial side can be just as devastating as the medical side. That's why there's the Pink Fund. Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes. Our 90-day grant program allows us to meet their critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance.
Our 28th meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
New Hope Center for Grief Support
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Pink Fund cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: The Pink Fund
By Fran Parsons
$20,600 Raised
Mission: Improving the lives of people in treatment for breast cancer through household bill payments, community engagement, and education. No one undergoing breast cancer treatment should ever have to choose between getting medical care or paying their household bills. Sadly, treatment costs, coupled with income loss, force them into hard decisions. The financial side can be just as devastating as the medical side. That's why there's the Pink Fund. Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes. Our 90-day grant program allows us to meet their critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance.
Our 28th meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
New Hope Center for Grief Support
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Pink Fund cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 5th, 2024
Winning Presentation: A Pathway to Joy
By Monica Curtis
$14,700 Raised
Mission: A Pathway to Joy is a Northville non-profit dedicated to building a strong, more united community, from education and workshops to health and wellness for individuals; a 'wrap-around' service to help young people that have experienced suicidal thoughts or have been touched by suicide in some way. They provide essential resources for growth by celebrating community spirit with events that connect and uplift. The long term goal for A Pathway to Joy is to create a physical space for young people to turn, a place to be with their peers, where they are understood and not judged and where they are met with compassion and love. Your involvement is the driving force behind our success. Whether you volunteer your time, support our initiatives, or become a donor, your contribution matters. Hannah Jahshan, the founder, writes "this project has transformed into a profound outlet for me to turn my personal pain into something impactful, meaningful and filled with joy. I have faced the darkness of suicidal thoughts, mourned the loss of a close friend to suicide, and endured the challenging process of recovery for many years. Through it all, this project emerged as my beacon of hope. My passion for this endeavor has grown immensely in just a few short years. It reflects not only my own healing and resilience, but also a way to inspire hope and make a positive impact on others. So, welcome to my passion project - a testament to the power of turning pain into purpose."
Our 27th meeting also featured:
Fisher House Michigan
Pink Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. A Pathway to Joy cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: A Pathway to Joy
By Monica Curtis
$14,700 Raised
Mission: A Pathway to Joy is a Northville non-profit dedicated to building a strong, more united community, from education and workshops to health and wellness for individuals; a 'wrap-around' service to help young people that have experienced suicidal thoughts or have been touched by suicide in some way. They provide essential resources for growth by celebrating community spirit with events that connect and uplift. The long term goal for A Pathway to Joy is to create a physical space for young people to turn, a place to be with their peers, where they are understood and not judged and where they are met with compassion and love. Your involvement is the driving force behind our success. Whether you volunteer your time, support our initiatives, or become a donor, your contribution matters. Hannah Jahshan, the founder, writes "this project has transformed into a profound outlet for me to turn my personal pain into something impactful, meaningful and filled with joy. I have faced the darkness of suicidal thoughts, mourned the loss of a close friend to suicide, and endured the challenging process of recovery for many years. Through it all, this project emerged as my beacon of hope. My passion for this endeavor has grown immensely in just a few short years. It reflects not only my own healing and resilience, but also a way to inspire hope and make a positive impact on others. So, welcome to my passion project - a testament to the power of turning pain into purpose."
Our 27th meeting also featured:
Fisher House Michigan
Pink Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. A Pathway to Joy cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 6th, 2023
Winning Presentation: Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
By June Rutkowski
$19,800 Raised
Mission: For nearly 20 years, the Malta Dental and Medical Clinic has served its patients in some of the most-challenged neighborhoods in the city of Detroit. The Clinic assists the poor and sick regardless of age, race, gender, religion or ethnicity. In recent years, roughly 2000 patients annually have been provided medical, dental and vision care. Services include physical exams, eye exams, blood pressure screenings, teeth cleanings, dentures, glasses, vitamins and medications. All patients are low income and have no recourse to medical insurance. They are served completely without charge.
This volunteer model of care relies on dental and medical professionals as well as students in the healing professions who give generously of their time and talents. They are dedicated to treating each of their patients with empathy and dignity. This level of care and compassion is sometimes difficult to obtain for the Clinic’s patients in other environments, and it certainly makes an impression. This comment is heard on a daily basis: “I have never been treated so well.” Lives are changed (and jobs can be obtained) when a patient is able to see properly, speak clearly and smile warmly.
Our 26th meeting also featured:
The Janna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Malta Dental and Medical Clinic cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
By June Rutkowski
$19,800 Raised
Mission: For nearly 20 years, the Malta Dental and Medical Clinic has served its patients in some of the most-challenged neighborhoods in the city of Detroit. The Clinic assists the poor and sick regardless of age, race, gender, religion or ethnicity. In recent years, roughly 2000 patients annually have been provided medical, dental and vision care. Services include physical exams, eye exams, blood pressure screenings, teeth cleanings, dentures, glasses, vitamins and medications. All patients are low income and have no recourse to medical insurance. They are served completely without charge.
This volunteer model of care relies on dental and medical professionals as well as students in the healing professions who give generously of their time and talents. They are dedicated to treating each of their patients with empathy and dignity. This level of care and compassion is sometimes difficult to obtain for the Clinic’s patients in other environments, and it certainly makes an impression. This comment is heard on a daily basis: “I have never been treated so well.” Lives are changed (and jobs can be obtained) when a patient is able to see properly, speak clearly and smile warmly.
Our 26th meeting also featured:
The Janna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Malta Dental and Medical Clinic cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 7th, 2023
Winning Presentation: Penrickton Center for Blind Children
By Randa Batshon
$19,600 Raised
Mission: Penrickton Center for Blind Children is a unique, private non-profit agency, providing five-day residential, day care and consultation/evaluation services to children one through 12 who are visually impaired and multi-disabled. Individualized programs for every child in our care are designed to promote independence in all aspects of daily living. Penrickton Center utilizes its experience and expertise to teach and serve families, children and professionals through support services, education and advocacy. Many blind children with multiple impairments wait for adults to provide stimulation. Therefore, they become passive. “Active Learning” techniques emphasize simple ways to change the environment so that a child becomes an “active learner.” The Penrickton Center has mastered this theory and is designed to provide the children with much needed stimulation. The bulk of the Funds will be used to repave a walkway to the backyard and any additional funds will be used for Dance and Movement Therapy. The Penrickton Center is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency receiving no state, Federal or United Way monies. There is NO charge to the families for any of the programs. Penrickton is totally dependent on support from individuals, group, private grants and bequests.
Our 25th meeting also featured:
Main Street League
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Penrickton Center for Blind Children cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Penrickton Center for Blind Children
By Randa Batshon
$19,600 Raised
Mission: Penrickton Center for Blind Children is a unique, private non-profit agency, providing five-day residential, day care and consultation/evaluation services to children one through 12 who are visually impaired and multi-disabled. Individualized programs for every child in our care are designed to promote independence in all aspects of daily living. Penrickton Center utilizes its experience and expertise to teach and serve families, children and professionals through support services, education and advocacy. Many blind children with multiple impairments wait for adults to provide stimulation. Therefore, they become passive. “Active Learning” techniques emphasize simple ways to change the environment so that a child becomes an “active learner.” The Penrickton Center has mastered this theory and is designed to provide the children with much needed stimulation. The bulk of the Funds will be used to repave a walkway to the backyard and any additional funds will be used for Dance and Movement Therapy. The Penrickton Center is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency receiving no state, Federal or United Way monies. There is NO charge to the families for any of the programs. Penrickton is totally dependent on support from individuals, group, private grants and bequests.
Our 25th meeting also featured:
Main Street League
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Penrickton Center for Blind Children cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 1st, 2023
Winning Presentation: The Kids' Table
By Martha Michalak
$19,300 Raised
Mission: The Kids' Table is dedicated to providing children and families in southeast Michigan with community-based resources to overcome food insecurity and the developmental, social, and emotional issues that can accompany food insecurity. One in six children in Michigan live in poverty and we believe that every child deserves to have access to nutritious food and we're committed to doing our part to make that happen. We do this through direct funding of projects and active collaboration with local schools and other non-profits. While there are other non-profits working on this issue, we recognize that there are still gaps in the system. That's why we will work closely with local partners like Northville Civic Concern and Northville Public Schools to create programs and initiatives that fill those gaps. By working together, we can make a real impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
Our 24th meeting also featured:
Sparrow Freedom Project
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Kids' Table cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: The Kids' Table
By Martha Michalak
$19,300 Raised
Mission: The Kids' Table is dedicated to providing children and families in southeast Michigan with community-based resources to overcome food insecurity and the developmental, social, and emotional issues that can accompany food insecurity. One in six children in Michigan live in poverty and we believe that every child deserves to have access to nutritious food and we're committed to doing our part to make that happen. We do this through direct funding of projects and active collaboration with local schools and other non-profits. While there are other non-profits working on this issue, we recognize that there are still gaps in the system. That's why we will work closely with local partners like Northville Civic Concern and Northville Public Schools to create programs and initiatives that fill those gaps. By working together, we can make a real impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
Our 24th meeting also featured:
Sparrow Freedom Project
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Kids' Table cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 6th, 2023
Winning Presentation: Humble Design
By Amy Kearis
$19,700 Raised
Mission: We change lives and communities by custom designing and fully furnishing home interiors for individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness. when does a house become home? When it’s a place that fosters joy. A place for experiencing safety, warmth, and comfort. A place of belonging, and new beginnings. At Humble Design, our hearts help us do the heavy lifting by offering hope with our hands, providing a makeover for a fresh start, designing a life changing space.
We turn moving in — into moving forward.
Since 2009: 2,697+ homes designed • 8,048+ lives transformed • 4,844+ children no longer sleep on the floor
8,491,400+ pounds of donated furniture reused with purpose • 22,210+ hours with volunteers working together to end homelessness
Our 23rd meeting also featured:
First Step
Pink Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Humble Design cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Humble Design
By Amy Kearis
$19,700 Raised
Mission: We change lives and communities by custom designing and fully furnishing home interiors for individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness. when does a house become home? When it’s a place that fosters joy. A place for experiencing safety, warmth, and comfort. A place of belonging, and new beginnings. At Humble Design, our hearts help us do the heavy lifting by offering hope with our hands, providing a makeover for a fresh start, designing a life changing space.
We turn moving in — into moving forward.
Since 2009: 2,697+ homes designed • 8,048+ lives transformed • 4,844+ children no longer sleep on the floor
8,491,400+ pounds of donated furniture reused with purpose • 22,210+ hours with volunteers working together to end homelessness
Our 23rd meeting also featured:
First Step
Pink Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Humble Design cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 7th, 2022
Winning Presentation: Lace Up Detroit
By Molly Griffin
$19,750 Raised
Mission: In 2015, five women leaders embraced the opportunity to engage in the community and translate their love for shoes and giving back. The result was the formation of Lace Up Detroit, a charity that provides new shoes to underserved children and women. Our mission is to provide a head start to success through the power of new shoes from preschool to career (everything from school shoes, winter boots, athletic shoes, work shoes, slippers and even shoes for prom). Our primary three Charity Partners are Vista Maria, Starfish Family Services, and Alternatives for Girls. We maintain shoe closets for Vista Maria and Starfish Family Services, keeping them full of new shoes throughout the year. In addition, we hold annual or semi-annual events for both organizations allowing them to select new shoes/boots/slippers. We have supported Haven, Say Play Detroit, and Special Olympics in the past. As we grow we will continue to add charity partners.
Our 22nd meeting also featured:
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
Mercy Education Project
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Lace Up Detroit cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Lace Up Detroit
By Molly Griffin
$19,750 Raised
Mission: In 2015, five women leaders embraced the opportunity to engage in the community and translate their love for shoes and giving back. The result was the formation of Lace Up Detroit, a charity that provides new shoes to underserved children and women. Our mission is to provide a head start to success through the power of new shoes from preschool to career (everything from school shoes, winter boots, athletic shoes, work shoes, slippers and even shoes for prom). Our primary three Charity Partners are Vista Maria, Starfish Family Services, and Alternatives for Girls. We maintain shoe closets for Vista Maria and Starfish Family Services, keeping them full of new shoes throughout the year. In addition, we hold annual or semi-annual events for both organizations allowing them to select new shoes/boots/slippers. We have supported Haven, Say Play Detroit, and Special Olympics in the past. As we grow we will continue to add charity partners.
Our 22nd meeting also featured:
Malta Dental and Medical Clinic
Mercy Education Project
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Lace Up Detroit cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 1st, 2022
Winning Presentation: New Hope Center for Grief Support
By Debbie Damesworth
$17,800 Raised
Mission: New Hope Center for Grief Support in Northville brings hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the death of a loved one. Our vision is to create a safe place for grieving adults, children, and families by providing support, education & community, and through outreach, training, & practical resources. Our organization was founded in 2000 by Cathy Clough, a woman who had experienced the pain of grief and the challenges of being a young widow raising 3 kids. As she healed, she found new beginnings in life by supporting countless others of all ages and losses through their own grief journey. Since then, New Hope Center has served thousands of grieving individuals and families throughout Southeast Michigan. We are committed to serving all members of the community with love, grace, compassion, and humility. Our programs are open to everyone, regardless of beliefs, free of charge. Our primary purpose is to help people process their grief in a safe environment while staff and volunteers reflect these values through our actions and service.
This charity will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. New Hope Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: New Hope Center for Grief Support
By Debbie Damesworth
$17,800 Raised
Mission: New Hope Center for Grief Support in Northville brings hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the death of a loved one. Our vision is to create a safe place for grieving adults, children, and families by providing support, education & community, and through outreach, training, & practical resources. Our organization was founded in 2000 by Cathy Clough, a woman who had experienced the pain of grief and the challenges of being a young widow raising 3 kids. As she healed, she found new beginnings in life by supporting countless others of all ages and losses through their own grief journey. Since then, New Hope Center has served thousands of grieving individuals and families throughout Southeast Michigan. We are committed to serving all members of the community with love, grace, compassion, and humility. Our programs are open to everyone, regardless of beliefs, free of charge. Our primary purpose is to help people process their grief in a safe environment while staff and volunteers reflect these values through our actions and service.
This charity will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. New Hope Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 2nd, 2022
Winning Presentation: Christ Child House
By Cristina M. Recchia
$17,700 Raised
Mission: Our Continuity of Care program was born from the sadness that we felt as an agency when children left our care and "graduated" from Christ Child House into a foster care setting, and we could no longer follow them or offer support due to HIPPA laws. We are a small agency, serving 20-22 boys each year and about 6-8 leave our program for foster care or pre-adoptive homes. We have received our Foster Care License and are looking to hire a Foster Care Director to create this program for us. Our Foster Care Director will develop a program and will be the Case Worker for each child and any siblings that might be connected to them. We will seek out foster care families, certify them and place children in their care, being the point agency for each child until they are 21 years old or are in a stable adoptive home. We will perform monthly visits to the home and ensure the safety of the home and the child. We will be engaging with the child and family on each visit to hit certain goals, making sure that the child is performing at their academic level and achieving personal goals that they can set together. There is a lot of work that goes into this program as the state of MI has to document everything and input into the state system. The Continuity of Care for Christ Child House will give us the ability to follow the child into young adulthood and be a support system and safety net every step of the way. Once a child steps into the CCH, they are safe, and they will be looked after for the rest of their childhood. They will not be passed off to different agencies as they grow up, but will know the people from Christ Child House will be their home base from that day forward. We are honored to help raise these children and be a consistent presence in their young lives. The funds that 100 Women Who Care are donating will help us hire a Director and start the process of writing our programming, covering start up costs for this program. Thank you for your support. Our boys are worth it!
Our 20th meeting also featured:
Cares in Farmington Hills
Spirit’s Legacy Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Christ Child House cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Christ Child House
By Cristina M. Recchia
$17,700 Raised
Mission: Our Continuity of Care program was born from the sadness that we felt as an agency when children left our care and "graduated" from Christ Child House into a foster care setting, and we could no longer follow them or offer support due to HIPPA laws. We are a small agency, serving 20-22 boys each year and about 6-8 leave our program for foster care or pre-adoptive homes. We have received our Foster Care License and are looking to hire a Foster Care Director to create this program for us. Our Foster Care Director will develop a program and will be the Case Worker for each child and any siblings that might be connected to them. We will seek out foster care families, certify them and place children in their care, being the point agency for each child until they are 21 years old or are in a stable adoptive home. We will perform monthly visits to the home and ensure the safety of the home and the child. We will be engaging with the child and family on each visit to hit certain goals, making sure that the child is performing at their academic level and achieving personal goals that they can set together. There is a lot of work that goes into this program as the state of MI has to document everything and input into the state system. The Continuity of Care for Christ Child House will give us the ability to follow the child into young adulthood and be a support system and safety net every step of the way. Once a child steps into the CCH, they are safe, and they will be looked after for the rest of their childhood. They will not be passed off to different agencies as they grow up, but will know the people from Christ Child House will be their home base from that day forward. We are honored to help raise these children and be a consistent presence in their young lives. The funds that 100 Women Who Care are donating will help us hire a Director and start the process of writing our programming, covering start up costs for this program. Thank you for your support. Our boys are worth it!
Our 20th meeting also featured:
Cares in Farmington Hills
Spirit’s Legacy Fund
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Christ Child House cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 7th, 2022
Winning Presentation: Mend on the Move
By Monica Curtis
$17,400 Raised
Mission: Mend on the Move is a non-profit social business serving Metro Detroit that empowers and employs women survivors of abuse, providing an income to promote independence and healing. Mend makes hand-crafted items using salvaged auto parts. Just as throwaway auto parts get transformed into beautiful pieces, so are the lives of the makers Mend employs. Founded in 2015 by Joanne Ewald, Mend on the Move was created from a place of healing. Joanne endured sexual abuse as a young child, and Mend is a culmination of her pain and talents coming together with a clear intent and purpose, to walk alongside and empower other survivors. Thanks to the generosity of 100 Women Who Care, more women will heal. Mend is allocating the funds to the Mending More program. “We want more for our survivor makers; they deserve more, but not just handouts. We envision a program that encourages our makers to look beyond surviving, a program that helps realize personal and life dreams.” The plan is to hire a social worker to connect goals to resources and offer mentorship programs to create a path forward for survivors to mend as a whole.
Our 19th meeting also featured:
Avalon Healing Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Mend on the Move cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Mend on the Move
By Monica Curtis
$17,400 Raised
Mission: Mend on the Move is a non-profit social business serving Metro Detroit that empowers and employs women survivors of abuse, providing an income to promote independence and healing. Mend makes hand-crafted items using salvaged auto parts. Just as throwaway auto parts get transformed into beautiful pieces, so are the lives of the makers Mend employs. Founded in 2015 by Joanne Ewald, Mend on the Move was created from a place of healing. Joanne endured sexual abuse as a young child, and Mend is a culmination of her pain and talents coming together with a clear intent and purpose, to walk alongside and empower other survivors. Thanks to the generosity of 100 Women Who Care, more women will heal. Mend is allocating the funds to the Mending More program. “We want more for our survivor makers; they deserve more, but not just handouts. We envision a program that encourages our makers to look beyond surviving, a program that helps realize personal and life dreams.” The plan is to hire a social worker to connect goals to resources and offer mentorship programs to create a path forward for survivors to mend as a whole.
Our 19th meeting also featured:
Avalon Healing Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Mend on the Move cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 1st, 2021
Winning Presentation: The Northville Skatepark Project
By Gabriella Duhn
$12,050 Raised
Mission: The Northville Skatepark Project is a community initiative led by local resident, Gabriella Duhn. Tragically, Gabriella lost her son Dominic in a skateboarding accident last year. He was the victim of a hit and run driver while out on his skateboard. The Skatepark Project was developed as a way to honor his life and create a safe space for people of all ages in our community. Research has shown a striking correlation between skateboarding and mental health. This skatepark addresses the needs of our community more than ever. We envision this skatepark to be a gathering place of all ages, genders, races, and economic backgrounds to come together for a good time with a lot of laughter so that they can escape the pressures of everyday life. The fundraising goal for this project is $500,000. After the park is built, Northville Parks and Rec will take over the responsibility to maintain the facility. Location of the park will be directly behind the Township fire station on 6 Mile Rd. Currently funds raised are over $160,000! They hope to break ground in the spring of 2022. Main Street League will be responsible for holding these funds in a separate account under their 501c3 status. Funds will be specifically used for the skatepark only.
Our 18th meeting also featured:
Six Feet Over
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Northville Skatepark Project cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: The Northville Skatepark Project
By Gabriella Duhn
$12,050 Raised
Mission: The Northville Skatepark Project is a community initiative led by local resident, Gabriella Duhn. Tragically, Gabriella lost her son Dominic in a skateboarding accident last year. He was the victim of a hit and run driver while out on his skateboard. The Skatepark Project was developed as a way to honor his life and create a safe space for people of all ages in our community. Research has shown a striking correlation between skateboarding and mental health. This skatepark addresses the needs of our community more than ever. We envision this skatepark to be a gathering place of all ages, genders, races, and economic backgrounds to come together for a good time with a lot of laughter so that they can escape the pressures of everyday life. The fundraising goal for this project is $500,000. After the park is built, Northville Parks and Rec will take over the responsibility to maintain the facility. Location of the park will be directly behind the Township fire station on 6 Mile Rd. Currently funds raised are over $160,000! They hope to break ground in the spring of 2022. Main Street League will be responsible for holding these funds in a separate account under their 501c3 status. Funds will be specifically used for the skatepark only.
Our 18th meeting also featured:
Six Feet Over
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Northville Skatepark Project cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 2nd, 2021
Winning Presentation: Hope Against Trafficking
By Janna Snyder
$17,300 Raised
Mission: Hope Against Trafficking, formed as a vision in 2014, is in its third year of providing a two-year residential recovery program for adult female survivors of human trafficking. During this time, they receive trauma informed care including therapy, medical, dental, legal, recovery, bible studies, book club, physical and mental exercise, education, life skills and job readiness training in a faith-based, loving environment of sisterhood. There is a critical shortage of hosing for these women. As members of MAP, HOPE is connected with a large group of anti-trafficking services - for we are always stronger together.
We are completely donor-funded and have three salaried staff members. HOPE is blessed with a large group of committed volunteers in the business and private sector. Our education and awareness programs presented in business, religiuos, educational, and service organizations are in high demand as social media drives this $150 billion business into our living rooms, targeting youth from ages 10 and up. 100 WWC Northville has made a significant impact in moving HOPE forward, please come visit!
To learn more about the Michigan Abolitionist Project, visit:
https://www.michiganabolitionistproject.org/
Our 17th meeting also featured:
Mend on the Move
Hoops That Help
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Hope Against Trafficking cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Hope Against Trafficking
By Janna Snyder
$17,300 Raised
Mission: Hope Against Trafficking, formed as a vision in 2014, is in its third year of providing a two-year residential recovery program for adult female survivors of human trafficking. During this time, they receive trauma informed care including therapy, medical, dental, legal, recovery, bible studies, book club, physical and mental exercise, education, life skills and job readiness training in a faith-based, loving environment of sisterhood. There is a critical shortage of hosing for these women. As members of MAP, HOPE is connected with a large group of anti-trafficking services - for we are always stronger together.
We are completely donor-funded and have three salaried staff members. HOPE is blessed with a large group of committed volunteers in the business and private sector. Our education and awareness programs presented in business, religiuos, educational, and service organizations are in high demand as social media drives this $150 billion business into our living rooms, targeting youth from ages 10 and up. 100 WWC Northville has made a significant impact in moving HOPE forward, please come visit!
To learn more about the Michigan Abolitionist Project, visit:
https://www.michiganabolitionistproject.org/
Our 17th meeting also featured:
Mend on the Move
Hoops That Help
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Hope Against Trafficking cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 3rd, 2021
Winning Presentation: Living and Learning Enrichment Center
By Rachelle Vartanian
$16,300 Raised
Mission: The Living and Learning Enrichment Center has been working since 2015 to improve the lives of young adults with autism or related challenges. Starting in the Farmington Community Library, Living and Learning is now situated on a 14-acre campus in Novi, near downtown Northville. Every day, we see young adults blossom. Our vision is to be a national model in equipping people who have autism with the developmental skills they will need to be contributing members of society.
Living and Learning reflects the vision and energy of its founder Rachelle Vartanian. Rachelle Vartanian has many letters after her name, recognizing that she has earned two Masters Degrees: Educational Psychology and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The second masters came as a result of the most important letters ever added to Rachelle’s life: M.O.M. Her youngest son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 5. After overcoming the initial shock of the diagnosis, Rachelle spent years back in college, learning all she could about autism, determined to fill in the multitude of blanks about what could be done for, with, and by persons with this syndrome. Rachelle’s life was riddled by these questions, but she realized the answer was within herself. In response to the lack of affordable, accessible support groups for herself and her son, she began a free weekly social skills program in the Farmington Community Library. The overwhelming and positive results led her to quit her 20-year career as a special education teacher, sell her home, downsize her possessions, borrow from her retirement account, and open Living and Learning Enrichment Center in downtown Northville.
The donation we received from 100 Women Who Care will be used towards making our campus accessible to every type disability. Our goal is to make every part of our beautiful campus accessible to EVERY person.
Our 16th meeting also featured:
P.O.E.T. (Pet Ownership Education Team)
Hope Against Trafficking
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Living and Learning Enrichment Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Living and Learning Enrichment Center
By Rachelle Vartanian
$16,300 Raised
Mission: The Living and Learning Enrichment Center has been working since 2015 to improve the lives of young adults with autism or related challenges. Starting in the Farmington Community Library, Living and Learning is now situated on a 14-acre campus in Novi, near downtown Northville. Every day, we see young adults blossom. Our vision is to be a national model in equipping people who have autism with the developmental skills they will need to be contributing members of society.
Living and Learning reflects the vision and energy of its founder Rachelle Vartanian. Rachelle Vartanian has many letters after her name, recognizing that she has earned two Masters Degrees: Educational Psychology and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The second masters came as a result of the most important letters ever added to Rachelle’s life: M.O.M. Her youngest son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 5. After overcoming the initial shock of the diagnosis, Rachelle spent years back in college, learning all she could about autism, determined to fill in the multitude of blanks about what could be done for, with, and by persons with this syndrome. Rachelle’s life was riddled by these questions, but she realized the answer was within herself. In response to the lack of affordable, accessible support groups for herself and her son, she began a free weekly social skills program in the Farmington Community Library. The overwhelming and positive results led her to quit her 20-year career as a special education teacher, sell her home, downsize her possessions, borrow from her retirement account, and open Living and Learning Enrichment Center in downtown Northville.
The donation we received from 100 Women Who Care will be used towards making our campus accessible to every type disability. Our goal is to make every part of our beautiful campus accessible to EVERY person.
Our 16th meeting also featured:
P.O.E.T. (Pet Ownership Education Team)
Hope Against Trafficking
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Living and Learning Enrichment Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 1st, 2021
Winning Presentation: Bridgepointe
By Sue Laabs
$17,100 Raised
Mission: Initiates new projects from reading programs, personal tutoring, career days and field trips, to travel clubs, and even a boy scout troop - the first and only one in the area. Through these school-based projects we have not only helped provide school supplies and unique educational opportunities, we have built long-lasting relationships with the students, teachers and principals of these schools. For Bridgepointe’s next initiative, we are going back to our roots and focusing our efforts on the entirety of one ten block neighborhood in Southwest Detroit. We're creating safe public spaces, building out a food pantry, and fostering a long term collaborative relationship with the area's local residents. As this new project gets underway, it is important to us that the communities we engage with understand our commitment to building a relationship that is built on mutual respect and understanding. As we move forward, we hope to inspire and partner with ever more of our neighbors and local businesses in an effort to build a better connected, fuller and richer society.
A humble thank you goes out Suha, Amy, and Lisa for creating this group and keeping it going, so we here in Northville can continue to help others in need in our area. As a long-time Bridgepointe volunteer, I am overwhelmed with earning your vote to provide simple grocery store gift cards for roughly 200 families in SW Detroit. With your help, we’ll not only be able to donate these gift cards to families in need, we’ll also be helping three independent local grocery stores right in the SW Detroit neighborhood. Fifty dollars may not mean much to our own families, but it will be a huge blessing to theirs, a boost to their spirits, and more food on the table. During this time of Covid, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet and are finding themselves in a desperate situation. On behalf of Bridgepointe, we are so very thankful for your generosity that will directly help these families in such need. What a loving surprise this will be just in time for Valentine’s Day! With heartfelt thanks to all of you, we are so very appreciative of your kindness.
Our 16th meeting also featured:
Hoops That Help
Hope Against Trafficking
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Bridgepointe cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Bridgepointe
By Sue Laabs
$17,100 Raised
Mission: Initiates new projects from reading programs, personal tutoring, career days and field trips, to travel clubs, and even a boy scout troop - the first and only one in the area. Through these school-based projects we have not only helped provide school supplies and unique educational opportunities, we have built long-lasting relationships with the students, teachers and principals of these schools. For Bridgepointe’s next initiative, we are going back to our roots and focusing our efforts on the entirety of one ten block neighborhood in Southwest Detroit. We're creating safe public spaces, building out a food pantry, and fostering a long term collaborative relationship with the area's local residents. As this new project gets underway, it is important to us that the communities we engage with understand our commitment to building a relationship that is built on mutual respect and understanding. As we move forward, we hope to inspire and partner with ever more of our neighbors and local businesses in an effort to build a better connected, fuller and richer society.
A humble thank you goes out Suha, Amy, and Lisa for creating this group and keeping it going, so we here in Northville can continue to help others in need in our area. As a long-time Bridgepointe volunteer, I am overwhelmed with earning your vote to provide simple grocery store gift cards for roughly 200 families in SW Detroit. With your help, we’ll not only be able to donate these gift cards to families in need, we’ll also be helping three independent local grocery stores right in the SW Detroit neighborhood. Fifty dollars may not mean much to our own families, but it will be a huge blessing to theirs, a boost to their spirits, and more food on the table. During this time of Covid, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet and are finding themselves in a desperate situation. On behalf of Bridgepointe, we are so very thankful for your generosity that will directly help these families in such need. What a loving surprise this will be just in time for Valentine’s Day! With heartfelt thanks to all of you, we are so very appreciative of your kindness.
Our 16th meeting also featured:
Hoops That Help
Hope Against Trafficking
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Bridgepointe cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 2nd, 2020
Winning Presentation: The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund
By Suha Costy
$17,600 Raised
Mission: The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund strives to provide financial aid for the support of children who have lost parents due to violence. The Fund is named in the memory of the parents of three young boys who together were brutally and randomly attacked in their hometown. Unfortunately, the parents, Francisco and Maria, did not survive the attack, and were tragically taken from these boys far too soon, leaving them to fend without their parents. We focus on assisting children such as this with everyday necessities that their caretakers are not able to provide, in order to allow them to grow into fine young people. These expenses include, but are not limited to, food, clothing, utilities, childcare, transportation, extracurricular activities, medical, etc. Any donation amount will assist tremendously with allowing children such as the Gonzalez boys to live their lives as they know it as much as their difficult situations allow, such as staying in their family home, remaining at the same school, and being close to their remaining family.
If you would like to watch the video presentation, please click on this link: https://youtu.be/SdwriKDqZIw
Our 15th meeting also featured:
Humble Design
Hope Against Trafficking
Bridgepointe
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund
By Suha Costy
$17,600 Raised
Mission: The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund strives to provide financial aid for the support of children who have lost parents due to violence. The Fund is named in the memory of the parents of three young boys who together were brutally and randomly attacked in their hometown. Unfortunately, the parents, Francisco and Maria, did not survive the attack, and were tragically taken from these boys far too soon, leaving them to fend without their parents. We focus on assisting children such as this with everyday necessities that their caretakers are not able to provide, in order to allow them to grow into fine young people. These expenses include, but are not limited to, food, clothing, utilities, childcare, transportation, extracurricular activities, medical, etc. Any donation amount will assist tremendously with allowing children such as the Gonzalez boys to live their lives as they know it as much as their difficult situations allow, such as staying in their family home, remaining at the same school, and being close to their remaining family.
If you would like to watch the video presentation, please click on this link: https://youtu.be/SdwriKDqZIw
Our 15th meeting also featured:
Humble Design
Hope Against Trafficking
Bridgepointe
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. The Francisco and Maria Gonzalez Family Fund cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 3rd, 2020
Winning Presentation: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
By Nancy Tolkacz
$15,550 Raised
Mission: The Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF) is dedicated to people living with Parkinson's. We are an independent non-profit 501 c(3) charitable corporation that was founded in 1983. We are funded primarily by private contributions, memorials and grants. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, MPF staff and volunteers, along with partner organizations, educate, provide services and resources to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and their families throughout the state. You and the estimated 30,000 people in Michigan with Parkinson's are not alone in your journey. We invite you to connect with us.
Our 14th meeting also featured:
Humble Design
Winning Presentation: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
By Nancy Tolkacz
$15,550 Raised
Mission: The Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF) is dedicated to people living with Parkinson's. We are an independent non-profit 501 c(3) charitable corporation that was founded in 1983. We are funded primarily by private contributions, memorials and grants. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, MPF staff and volunteers, along with partner organizations, educate, provide services and resources to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson's and their families throughout the state. You and the estimated 30,000 people in Michigan with Parkinson's are not alone in your journey. We invite you to connect with us.
Our 14th meeting also featured:
Humble Design
May 4th, 2020
Winning Presentation: Main Street League www.mainstreetleague.com/
By Lauren Romeo
$17,500 Raised
The Main Street League Board is very thankful for the 100 Women donation! This could not have come at a better time for MSL. We have had to cancel two of our events so far this year, and were not sure how we would make up the money in order to serve our community. Your contribution means more than ever! The donation from 100 Women Who Care Northville will go to support the people in our community that need it most. We are working hand in hand with Northville Civic Concern to make sure emergency needs are met. The next few months will be very trying for both of our organizations as our families start getting eviction notices, utility shutoff notices, and struggle with getting adjusted to the new normal. We are not sure what the future brings but we do know that we will now have more resources to meet the need thanks to you! If you see a need or know someone that needs assistance, please reach out to us at MSL. We are in this together as a community!
Winning Presentation: Main Street League www.mainstreetleague.com/
By Lauren Romeo
$17,500 Raised
The Main Street League Board is very thankful for the 100 Women donation! This could not have come at a better time for MSL. We have had to cancel two of our events so far this year, and were not sure how we would make up the money in order to serve our community. Your contribution means more than ever! The donation from 100 Women Who Care Northville will go to support the people in our community that need it most. We are working hand in hand with Northville Civic Concern to make sure emergency needs are met. The next few months will be very trying for both of our organizations as our families start getting eviction notices, utility shutoff notices, and struggle with getting adjusted to the new normal. We are not sure what the future brings but we do know that we will now have more resources to meet the need thanks to you! If you see a need or know someone that needs assistance, please reach out to us at MSL. We are in this together as a community!
February 3rd, 2020
Winning Presentation: SPN Survivors
By Karla Truxall
$14,200 Raised
Mission: Our organization dedicated to promoting mental health, wellness (#TakeCareofYou ) and suicide prevention through education, outreach and advocacy. Our motto is Helping People, Saving Lives: The Family Business! and we invite you to join us in our efforts to start more conversations about good mental health , provide the necessary resources to practice healthy coping skills, share available community mental health and suicide prevention resources with those in need, provide mental health education programming, and promote the importance of #TakeCareofYou – mind, body & spirit. We all have struggles and challenges in life, but we do not need to fight these battles alone. Through our programs and events, we reach out to area hospitals, schools and counseling offices to support our mental health professionals and those who are struggling by providing resources and education to assist with healthy coping skills, and self-care.
Our 12th meeting also featured:
Northville Educational Foundation
SVPD (St. Vincent de Paul) Conference #437
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. SPN Survivors cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: SPN Survivors
By Karla Truxall
$14,200 Raised
Mission: Our organization dedicated to promoting mental health, wellness (#TakeCareofYou ) and suicide prevention through education, outreach and advocacy. Our motto is Helping People, Saving Lives: The Family Business! and we invite you to join us in our efforts to start more conversations about good mental health , provide the necessary resources to practice healthy coping skills, share available community mental health and suicide prevention resources with those in need, provide mental health education programming, and promote the importance of #TakeCareofYou – mind, body & spirit. We all have struggles and challenges in life, but we do not need to fight these battles alone. Through our programs and events, we reach out to area hospitals, schools and counseling offices to support our mental health professionals and those who are struggling by providing resources and education to assist with healthy coping skills, and self-care.
Our 12th meeting also featured:
Northville Educational Foundation
SVPD (St. Vincent de Paul) Conference #437
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. SPN Survivors cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 4th, 2019
Winning Presentation: Voices for Children
By Lisa Wiseley
$15,000 Raised
Mission: Our center serves as a voice and an advocate for children throughout Genesee and Shiawassee Counties. Voices for Children Advocacy Center provides services to (1) child victims of child abuse and neglect and their families (including human trafficking), (2) prevention services for children in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties, and (3) advocating for the well-being of the child. Voices for Children Advocacy Center works to intervene the alarming number of children who are victims of abuse by education, empowering, and enlighten the community, school-aged children and parents about prevention factors. Voices for Children leads the community in responding to victims of child abuse violence and works to break the cycle of abuse via prevention, intervention programming and community education. Weiss is dedicated to building healthy relationships and provides a continuum of services for persons of all ages who have been, or are at risk of being, victims of child abuse or neglect. Our agency’s model is grounded in a strength-based, empowerment philosophy and incorporates best practices and evidence-based strategies.
Our 11th meeting also featured:
SPN Survivors
Couragious Kids
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Voices for Children cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Voices for Children
By Lisa Wiseley
$15,000 Raised
Mission: Our center serves as a voice and an advocate for children throughout Genesee and Shiawassee Counties. Voices for Children Advocacy Center provides services to (1) child victims of child abuse and neglect and their families (including human trafficking), (2) prevention services for children in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties, and (3) advocating for the well-being of the child. Voices for Children Advocacy Center works to intervene the alarming number of children who are victims of abuse by education, empowering, and enlighten the community, school-aged children and parents about prevention factors. Voices for Children leads the community in responding to victims of child abuse violence and works to break the cycle of abuse via prevention, intervention programming and community education. Weiss is dedicated to building healthy relationships and provides a continuum of services for persons of all ages who have been, or are at risk of being, victims of child abuse or neglect. Our agency’s model is grounded in a strength-based, empowerment philosophy and incorporates best practices and evidence-based strategies.
Our 11th meeting also featured:
SPN Survivors
Couragious Kids
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Voices for Children cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 5th, 2019
Winning Presentation: New Hope Center for Grief Support
By Debbie Damesworth
$13,300 Raised
Mission: A charitable organization dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the death of a loved one. Their vision as a bereavement resource center for Southeast Michigan is to see those who've come through our program create a safe, understanding community for others in grief and help change the way our culture responds to grief and loss. They do this through two methods; direct grief support services and community outreach, training, and practical resources. As a Christian organization, New Hope Center for Grief Support is committed to serving all members of the community with love, courage, and humility. The program is open to everyone, regardless of beliefs. Their primary purpose is to help people process their grief in a safe environment while staff and volunteers reflect the characteristics of Christ through our actions and service.
Our 10th meeting also featured:
Gigi’s Playhouse Detroit
American Association of University Women Northville/Novi
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. New Hope Center for Grief Support cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: New Hope Center for Grief Support
By Debbie Damesworth
$13,300 Raised
Mission: A charitable organization dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the death of a loved one. Their vision as a bereavement resource center for Southeast Michigan is to see those who've come through our program create a safe, understanding community for others in grief and help change the way our culture responds to grief and loss. They do this through two methods; direct grief support services and community outreach, training, and practical resources. As a Christian organization, New Hope Center for Grief Support is committed to serving all members of the community with love, courage, and humility. The program is open to everyone, regardless of beliefs. Their primary purpose is to help people process their grief in a safe environment while staff and volunteers reflect the characteristics of Christ through our actions and service.
Our 10th meeting also featured:
Gigi’s Playhouse Detroit
American Association of University Women Northville/Novi
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. New Hope Center for Grief Support cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 6th, 2019
Winning Presentation: Living and Learning Enrichment Center
By Rachelle Vartanian
$14,200 Raised
Mission: To support teens and adults with autism or related challenges reach their full potential in work, relationships, and in the community. Our vision is to be the nation’s model in creating meaningful lives for people who have autism and related challenges by providing the skills they will need to be contributing members of their community. Our purpose is to serve this “forgotten population” of teens and adults who have autism and related challenges by offering a variety of services that will enhance their lives and their families.
Our ninth meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
American Association of University Women Northville/Novi
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Living and Learning Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Living and Learning Enrichment Center
By Rachelle Vartanian
$14,200 Raised
Mission: To support teens and adults with autism or related challenges reach their full potential in work, relationships, and in the community. Our vision is to be the nation’s model in creating meaningful lives for people who have autism and related challenges by providing the skills they will need to be contributing members of their community. Our purpose is to serve this “forgotten population” of teens and adults who have autism and related challenges by offering a variety of services that will enhance their lives and their families.
Our ninth meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
American Association of University Women Northville/Novi
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Living and Learning Center cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 4th, 2019
Winning Presentation: Corner Shower and Laundry Inc.
By Sue Laabs
$13,500 Raised
Mission: The Corner Shower and Laundry was an idea in the mind of Jean Bajorek, a volunteer at the Manna Meal Soup Kitchen in Corktown. Jean (Sue’s sister), and her husband Roger, volunteer there every month, and have been doing so for over twenty years. Jean started noticing that many of the homeless that they served were always wearing the same clothes, that they had no place to clean not only their clothes but their own bodies. If you are homeless, you don’t have the basic necessities of toilets, showers and laundry facilities. She started looking into the possibility of adding shower and laundry facilities in some unused space in the basement of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, where the Manna Meal Soup Kitchen serves meals to the homeless five days per week. Since this idea first formed in 2015, much progress has been made! Thanks to many donations from various groups of people, construction has begun. The original space had to be demolished and new concrete walls poured, metal framework, electricity and plumbing access installed. A new boiler was purchased that will heat the water for this project. To complete the construction, the board of this organization is looking for another $70,000. This would specifically pay for three commercial sinks, 1000 square feet of floor tile, 74 drywall sheets, two commercial toilets, installation labor for a drywall hanger, plumber, electrician and tile layer. The next phase would include the commercial grade washers and dryers, which they hope may be donated. Although this facility is housed in the basement of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the soup kitchen is it’s own separate entity, as will be the Corner Shower and Laundry. Any homeless person is welcome to have a meal, and will also be able to use the showers and laundry facilities once completed. They do not have to be affiliated at all with the church. It is located on Michigan and Trumbull, close to the old Tiger Stadium Corner, thus the name Corner Shower and Laundry. The soup kitchen serves about 65 homeless people, mostly men, a few women. Many are veterans suffering from PTSD, many are mentally ill and would not be able to work. The long range plan is that once this is complete, the laundry facilities can also be used by local businesses, and the work would be done by some of these homeless people, providing them steady employment.
Our eighth meeting also featured:
The New Foster Care
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Corner Shower and Laundry cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Corner Shower and Laundry Inc.
By Sue Laabs
$13,500 Raised
Mission: The Corner Shower and Laundry was an idea in the mind of Jean Bajorek, a volunteer at the Manna Meal Soup Kitchen in Corktown. Jean (Sue’s sister), and her husband Roger, volunteer there every month, and have been doing so for over twenty years. Jean started noticing that many of the homeless that they served were always wearing the same clothes, that they had no place to clean not only their clothes but their own bodies. If you are homeless, you don’t have the basic necessities of toilets, showers and laundry facilities. She started looking into the possibility of adding shower and laundry facilities in some unused space in the basement of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, where the Manna Meal Soup Kitchen serves meals to the homeless five days per week. Since this idea first formed in 2015, much progress has been made! Thanks to many donations from various groups of people, construction has begun. The original space had to be demolished and new concrete walls poured, metal framework, electricity and plumbing access installed. A new boiler was purchased that will heat the water for this project. To complete the construction, the board of this organization is looking for another $70,000. This would specifically pay for three commercial sinks, 1000 square feet of floor tile, 74 drywall sheets, two commercial toilets, installation labor for a drywall hanger, plumber, electrician and tile layer. The next phase would include the commercial grade washers and dryers, which they hope may be donated. Although this facility is housed in the basement of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the soup kitchen is it’s own separate entity, as will be the Corner Shower and Laundry. Any homeless person is welcome to have a meal, and will also be able to use the showers and laundry facilities once completed. They do not have to be affiliated at all with the church. It is located on Michigan and Trumbull, close to the old Tiger Stadium Corner, thus the name Corner Shower and Laundry. The soup kitchen serves about 65 homeless people, mostly men, a few women. Many are veterans suffering from PTSD, many are mentally ill and would not be able to work. The long range plan is that once this is complete, the laundry facilities can also be used by local businesses, and the work would be done by some of these homeless people, providing them steady employment.
Our eighth meeting also featured:
The New Foster Care
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Corner Shower and Laundry cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 5th, 2018
Winning Presentation: Main Street League
By Monica Curtis
$12,750 Raised
Mission: Main Street League (MSL) mission is to gather like-minded volunteers within Northville and surrounding areas who pool their resources, time, expertise, and creativity to support people in need. MSL will be using the funds collected from 100 Women Who Care to assist two amazing local women (both names have been changed for privacy). Julie moved to Northville with her two daughters ages 19 and 12 in the fall. She was in an oppressive marriage and endured years of verbal abuse and condemnation from her husband during their 17-year marriage. She finally got the courage to divorce him and change her life for the better. Main Street League was introduced to Julie after she reached out to Northville Civic Concern. She has maintained at least two jobs and will drive for Lyft on off hours. Unfortunately, she is still struggling to make ends meet at her current pay rates. We are helping her with guidance and support while providing resources so she can find full time employment that will support her and her girls. Julie has never lived on her own and is learning to navigate the world with our support. We know we can truly make a difference and change her life. Amy moved back to Northville in October with her 17-year-old daughter after being homeless for a year. They lived out of motels while she worked and tried to save up enough money to move into an apartment. She wanted a better life and education for her daughter. We met Amy through a counselor at Northville High School. The counselor reached out to us because Amy’s daughter was in desperate need for eyeglasses that they couldn’t afford. After talking with Amy, we realized that there was more to the situation. For 3 months she was able to pay their bills until she lost her job. This put her into financial crisis while she interviewed and looked for a new full-time job. We also learned that they had no furniture or beds in their apartment. They couldn’t afford to purchase anything. Amy’s daughter only had an air mattress and she slept on the floor. Amy and her daughter are resilient, hardworking, strong women.
Our seventh meeting also featured:
Voices for Children
Folds of Honor
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Main Street League cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Main Street League
By Monica Curtis
$12,750 Raised
Mission: Main Street League (MSL) mission is to gather like-minded volunteers within Northville and surrounding areas who pool their resources, time, expertise, and creativity to support people in need. MSL will be using the funds collected from 100 Women Who Care to assist two amazing local women (both names have been changed for privacy). Julie moved to Northville with her two daughters ages 19 and 12 in the fall. She was in an oppressive marriage and endured years of verbal abuse and condemnation from her husband during their 17-year marriage. She finally got the courage to divorce him and change her life for the better. Main Street League was introduced to Julie after she reached out to Northville Civic Concern. She has maintained at least two jobs and will drive for Lyft on off hours. Unfortunately, she is still struggling to make ends meet at her current pay rates. We are helping her with guidance and support while providing resources so she can find full time employment that will support her and her girls. Julie has never lived on her own and is learning to navigate the world with our support. We know we can truly make a difference and change her life. Amy moved back to Northville in October with her 17-year-old daughter after being homeless for a year. They lived out of motels while she worked and tried to save up enough money to move into an apartment. She wanted a better life and education for her daughter. We met Amy through a counselor at Northville High School. The counselor reached out to us because Amy’s daughter was in desperate need for eyeglasses that they couldn’t afford. After talking with Amy, we realized that there was more to the situation. For 3 months she was able to pay their bills until she lost her job. This put her into financial crisis while she interviewed and looked for a new full-time job. We also learned that they had no furniture or beds in their apartment. They couldn’t afford to purchase anything. Amy’s daughter only had an air mattress and she slept on the floor. Amy and her daughter are resilient, hardworking, strong women.
Our seventh meeting also featured:
Voices for Children
Folds of Honor
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Main Street League cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
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Before and after photos of the new court that 100 Women Who Care helped build.
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August 6th, 2018
Winning Presentation: Hoops That Help
By Maria Lindow
$13,200 Raised
Mission: Four young siblings began this charity in 2017 to install basketball hoops in communities in need to provide less fortunate kids with opportunities to keep active, have fun and stay out of trouble. They have big plans to help many kids that love basketball as much as they do, and to give them a place to play.
Our sixth meeting also featured:
Courageous Kids
Kids Gala
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Hoops That Help cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 7th, 2018
Winning Presentation: Believe in Miracles
By Amy Kearis
$13,700 Raised
Our Mission: To enrich the lives of Michigan children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions by buying gifts and bringing joy and hope to their lives. Along with their gift, each child receives a personalized trophy to acknowledge their courageous fight. The Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation is an all volunteer, grass roots organization founded in 2005 by two 11 year old boys whose goal was to bring a smile to the face of a child that is suffering. Our Foundation was created to let children and their families know that they are not alone in their battles, that we are praying for them and fighting for them.
Our fifth meeting also featured:
Courageous Kids
Maybury Farm
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Believe in Miracles cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Hoops That Help
By Maria Lindow
$13,200 Raised
Mission: Four young siblings began this charity in 2017 to install basketball hoops in communities in need to provide less fortunate kids with opportunities to keep active, have fun and stay out of trouble. They have big plans to help many kids that love basketball as much as they do, and to give them a place to play.
Our sixth meeting also featured:
Courageous Kids
Kids Gala
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Hoops That Help cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 7th, 2018
Winning Presentation: Believe in Miracles
By Amy Kearis
$13,700 Raised
Our Mission: To enrich the lives of Michigan children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions by buying gifts and bringing joy and hope to their lives. Along with their gift, each child receives a personalized trophy to acknowledge their courageous fight. The Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation is an all volunteer, grass roots organization founded in 2005 by two 11 year old boys whose goal was to bring a smile to the face of a child that is suffering. Our Foundation was created to let children and their families know that they are not alone in their battles, that we are praying for them and fighting for them.
Our fifth meeting also featured:
Courageous Kids
Maybury Farm
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Believe in Miracles cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
February 5th, 2018
Winning Presentation: Homes For Our Troops
By Carrie Slominski
$14,500 Raised
Our Mission: Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. HFOT is working in collaboration with the Northville High School Baseball Program to build a home for Sgt. Michael Gower of Middleville, MI. All monies raised during the Armed Forces Celebration, which will be the week of May 15-19, will go towards building Sgt. Gower his forever home.
Our fourth meeting also featured:
Main Street League
American Red Cross - Detroit
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Homes For Our Troops cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Homes For Our Troops
By Carrie Slominski
$14,500 Raised
Our Mission: Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. HFOT is working in collaboration with the Northville High School Baseball Program to build a home for Sgt. Michael Gower of Middleville, MI. All monies raised during the Armed Forces Celebration, which will be the week of May 15-19, will go towards building Sgt. Gower his forever home.
Our fourth meeting also featured:
Main Street League
American Red Cross - Detroit
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Homes For Our Troops cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
November 6th, 2017
Winning Presentation: Stop Arbor Hills
By Tracey Birkenhauer
$13,150 Raised
Our Mission: To improve the environment by working with neighbors, government entities, area businesses and community leaders to create a clean and safe place to live and work by reducing solid waste.
Our third meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Stop Arbor Hills cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Stop Arbor Hills
By Tracey Birkenhauer
$13,150 Raised
Our Mission: To improve the environment by working with neighbors, government entities, area businesses and community leaders to create a clean and safe place to live and work by reducing solid waste.
Our third meeting also featured:
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Stop Arbor Hills cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
August 1st, 2017
Winning Presentation: Christ Child House
By Cristine Recchia
$14,600 Raised
Our Mission: To provide professional and comprehensive treatment programs for children and families at risk through therapeutic services focused on individualized treatment. It has been providing care for abused and neglected children in the Detroit area since 1948. Today it is an intensive treatment center fully licensed by the state of Michigan to provide residential services for up to 31 boys, ages 6 through 16, who suffer emotional, behavioral and physical impairment resulting from severe abuse and neglect. The House becomes their place of refuge and healing, and hopefully, the start of a new life.
Our second meeting also featured:
Stop Arbor Hills
BridgePointe
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Christ Child House cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Christ Child House
By Cristine Recchia
$14,600 Raised
Our Mission: To provide professional and comprehensive treatment programs for children and families at risk through therapeutic services focused on individualized treatment. It has been providing care for abused and neglected children in the Detroit area since 1948. Today it is an intensive treatment center fully licensed by the state of Michigan to provide residential services for up to 31 boys, ages 6 through 16, who suffer emotional, behavioral and physical impairment resulting from severe abuse and neglect. The House becomes their place of refuge and healing, and hopefully, the start of a new life.
Our second meeting also featured:
Stop Arbor Hills
BridgePointe
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Christ Child House cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
May 2nd, 2017
Winning Presentation: Northville Civic Concern
By Wende Boerema
$13,000 Raised
Our Mission: To provide temporary food assistance to Northville residents in need. Our goal is to build pride and self-confidence resulting in better decision making and improved quality of life. Northville Civic Concern is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1983 by a group of concerned citizens to benefit the needy of our community. Our primary purpose is to provide food to those in need. Food is distributed on the second and fourth Friday of each month. We are a licensed, not-for-profit organization offering temporary services to those who qualify and live in Northville or Northville Township school districts.
Our first meeting also featured:
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Autism Alliance of Michigan
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Main Street League/Civic Concern cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
Winning Presentation: Northville Civic Concern
By Wende Boerema
$13,000 Raised
Our Mission: To provide temporary food assistance to Northville residents in need. Our goal is to build pride and self-confidence resulting in better decision making and improved quality of life. Northville Civic Concern is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1983 by a group of concerned citizens to benefit the needy of our community. Our primary purpose is to provide food to those in need. Food is distributed on the second and fourth Friday of each month. We are a licensed, not-for-profit organization offering temporary services to those who qualify and live in Northville or Northville Township school districts.
Our first meeting also featured:
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Autism Alliance of Michigan
These charities will go back in the 'pot' for the next meeting. Main Street League/Civic Concern cannot be nominated again for one calendar year.
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."
— Nelson Henderson
— Nelson Henderson
