CHARITIES:
Awarded Charities: $724,917 total so far!
Once all of the members’ donations are collected, a representative from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago, the nominating member, and any other members who wish to attend will personally present the award to the charity (with the exception of COVID restrictions). Information about the actual award presentation will be posted on our website and Facebook page.
MEETING DATEMay 14, 2013
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August 13, 2024: SUNRISE CAMP
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The August 2024 meeting was Zoom only. We heard about three terrific charities, and the members voted in real time on Zoom.
Taking home the big award of $16,983 was Sunrise Camp, presented by Caryn Putterman, which is an eight week summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. $525 went to Reading Power, presented by Kristin Fine, and $725 to Redemption Road Rescue, presented by Renee Schneider. |
May 14, 2024: FILL A HEART FOR KIDS
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the May meeting was both in-person and on Zoom. We heard about three terrific charities, and members voted both in-person and in real time on Zoom.
Taking home the big award of $17,882 was Fill A Heart 4 Kids, presented by Kathleen Hansen, which provides food, critical necessities, life skills and educational support to empower and build brighter futures for over 2400 homeless, at risk, and/or foster children each year. $1525 went to Roberti Community House, presented by Diane Kuzma, and $625 to Prairie State Legal, presented by Evelyn Olson (our $500 award plus additional money donated by members). |
February 13, 2024: HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEACH PARK
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the February meeting was a Zoom Only meeting. We heard about three terrific charities, and members voted in real time on Zoom.
Taking home the big award of $16,983 was Mane in Heaven, presented by Dina Morgan, which is an organization that uses miniature horses for therapy with young and old. They have worked with several of our pre-qualified charities. Two $625 awards went to Total Link2Community, presented by Wendy Kritt, and Salute, Inc., presented by Cindy Burrell ($500 from our circle and an extra $125 from individual members). |
November 14, 2023: HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEACH PARK
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the November meeting was both an in-person and Zoom meeting. We heard about three terrific charities, and members voted in real time both in-person and on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient, collecting $12,575, was Howe Elementary School Beach Park, presented by Amy Newman, to provide materials for in-classroom calming spaces. The $500 awards went to Women's Exchange, presented by Lauren Szwiec, and College Bound Opportunities, presented by Susan Bell. CBO also received the RMSFF match of $5000 this quarter. Mane in Heaven and the Holy Family Food Pantry also received member donations. |
August 8, 2023: HOLY FAMILY FOOD PANTRY
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the August meeting was a Zoom only meeting. We heard about three terrific charities, and members voted in real time both in-person and on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient was Holy Family Food Pantry presented by Anna Sherony. Their award was $17,975. Located in Waukegan, this food pantry feeds 200 families in need every week. The $500 awards went to Salute, Inc. presented by Cindy Burrell, and Gratitude Generation, presented by Kathleen Hansen. |
May 9, 2023: RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the May meeting was a hybrid. A large crowd gathered at Half Day Brewery in Lincolnshire to enjoy drinks, dinner and socializing before and after the presentations, and many others participated remotely on Zoom. We heard about three terrific charities, and members voted in real time both in-person and on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient was Riverside Foundation, presented by Rande McMillan. Located in Lincolnshire, this organization provides residential, work, and social support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their award was $18,275. The $500 awards went to Bombshell Bullies, presented by Lori Hurcombe, and Total Link2Community, presented by Wendy Kritt. |
February 7, 2023: GROWING HEALTHY VETERANS
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Continuing with the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the Zoom February meeting continued the important work of supporting our local community. We heard about three terrific charities, and voted in real time on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient was Growing Healthy Veterans, presented by Catherine Game. They were awarded $17,975. This organization offers veterans and active duty military a healing process by working in special gardens to grow healthy food for themselves and their communities. The $500 awards went to Riverside Foundation, presented by Rande McMillan, and Total Link2Community, presented by Wendy Kritt. |
November 15, 2023: LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
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At the hybrid (in-person and Zoom) November meeting, we heard about three terrific charities and voted in real time, both in-person and on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient, receiving $17,125 was Little Sister's of the Poor, presented by Anna Sherony. Little Sisters provide end-of-life nursing home services to poor people of all faiths, relying on private funding to provide adequate nutrition to their clients. So our donation will be used (literally) to feed the poor. The $500 awards went to Riverside Foundation, presented by Rande McMillan, and Mane in Heaven, presented by Dina Morgan. |
August 9, 2022: LAURI S. BAUER FOUNDATION
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Moving to the format of twice yearly hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) and twice-yearly Zoom Only meetings, the August meeting was held on Zoom. We heard about three terrific charities, and voted in real time on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient of $17,600 was Lauri S. Bauer Foundation, presented by Darlene Bikshorn. The Foundation's mission is to give help, healing and hope to families that have suffered a sudden loss or crisis. The $500 awards went to Aspiritech, presented by Brenda Weitzberg, and Animal Education and Rescue, presented by Lori Hurcombe. |
May 10, 2022: NORTH SUBURBAN LEGAL AID CLINIC
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We conducted our first hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We heard about three terrific charities, and voted in real time, both in-person and on Zoom.
This quarter's big award recipient was North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, presented by Amy Newman. They were awarded $16,100. This organization serves those in need of free legal services in the areas of immigration. domestic violence and housing. The $500 awards went to Mane In Heaven, presented by Dina Morgan, and Willow House, presented by Jane Bryant. |
FEBRUARY 9, 2022: GPF FOUNDATION
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We conducted our seventh all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We were able to hear about three terrific charities, and vote in real time.
The big award recipient was GPF Foundation, named for Gregory Paul Friedman, a local 27 year old man who died from a recreational drug episode. Its mission is to support education, appropriate treatment and overall awareness of the dangers related to recreational drugs. It was brought forward by Caryn Putterman. It was awarded $15,866. Our $500 awards went to Little Sisters of the Poor presented by Anna Sherony, and Riverside Foundation, presented by Rande McMillan. Additional member donations and a one time grant of $500 from Grapevine (split between all three) made these awards $942 and $1092 respectively. |
NOVEMBER 9, 2021: CYN COUNSELING
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We conducted our sixth all virtual Zoom meeting, and again it was another tough choice in deciding among three very worthy charities.
The big award recipient was Families Helping Families Chicagoland, which works with social service agencies and schools in Lake and Cook Counties to meet the needs of children and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, and other challenges. It was presented by Amy Newman. It was awarded $26,350!! Our $500 awards went to Little Sisters of the Poor presented by Anna Sherony, and Reading Power presented by Diane Kuzma. |
AUGUST 10, 2021: CYN COUNSELING
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We conducted our fifth all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. Three great charities were presented, and it was another tough decision!
This quarter's big award recipient was CYN Counseling, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, regardless of ability to pay. It was presented by Chris Olson. The award amount was $16,600. Our $500 awards went to Brushwood Center at Ryerson presented by Catherine Game, and Animal Education and Rescue presented by Lori Hurcombe. |
MAY 11, 2021: COALITION LEGAL
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We conducted our fourth all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We were able to hear about three terrific charities, and vote in real time.
This quarter's big award recipient, getting $17,400, was COALITION LEGAL which provides aid in getting records expunged so people who are ready to re-enter society as productive citizens are given the opportunity to do so. It was presented by Kathryn Vandenberk. Our $500 awards went to NSSRA presented by Wendy Rosen with help from her son Jack, and Brushwood Center presented by Catherine Game. |
FEBRUARY 9, 2021: SEDOL FOUNDATION (Special Education District of Lake County)
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We conducted our third all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We were able to hear about three terrific charities, and vote in real time.
This quarter's big award recipient was SEDOL FOUNDATION (Special Education District of Lake County) which serves special needs children, their parents and siblings with support and services that the Special Education District cannot provide because public funding falls short of the enormous needs. It was presented by Cheryl Lardner and they were awarded $17,040. Our $500 awards went to Keep Swimming Foundation presented by Terri Forst with help from Bill Coon, and Coalition Legal presented by Kathryn Vandenberk. |
NOVEMBER 10, 2020: GIVENKIND
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We conducted our second all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We were able to hear about three terrific charities, and vote in real time.
This quarter's award recipient was GiveNKind which collects new and lightly used goods and gifts them to non-profits and the people in need who use their services. It was presented by Emily Petway and GivenKind received $19,000 from us. Our $500 awards went to NSSRA (Northern Suburban Special Recreation Foundation) presented by Laurie Desimone with help from Jay Slotkin, and Keep Swimming Foundation presented by Terri Forst with help from Bill Coon. |
AUGUST 11, 2020: FILL A HEART 4 KIDS
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We conducted our first all virtual Zoom meeting to continue the important work of supporting our local community. We were able to hear about three terrific charities, and vote in real time.
This big award went to Fill a Heart 4 Kids which provides hope and basic necessities to homeless and foster children. It was presented by Kathleen Hansen and was awarded $18,800. Our $500 awards went to GiveNKind presented by Emily Petway, and The Trike Project presented by Cheryl Lardner. |
MAY 12, 2020: NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
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For the first time in our seven-year history, we could not gather together for our quarterly meeting due to COVID-19. Instead, the Steering Committee nominated three charities that were meeting the urgent local needs brought about from the COVID-19 virus, emailed each member with information about these charities, and asked the members to vote via Survey Monkey. We had the largest vote tally ever!
The Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food through a network of 800 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth & senior centers, and has a number of other direct distribution programs to assist hungry neighbors. Most of their COVID-19 activities revolve around increasing volume and distribution of food. The two other nominated charities were Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund and Faith in Action. |
FEBRUARY 11, 2020: ROBERTI CULINARY PATHWAY
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The big award went to the Roberti Culinary Pathway, presented by Sharon Bertrand. Their mission is to provide adults, primarily residents in distressed areas of Lake County, with the professional skills necessary for a successful career in food service. As a side benefit, they serve the meals they prepare to members of the local community.
Our two $500 awards went to Fill A Heart 4 Kids, presented by Kathleen Hansen, and North Suburban Special Recreation Association, presented by Wendy Rosen. Fill A Heart 4 Kids gives unaccompanied homeless youth and foster children necessities and positive experiences to help their heart's heal and restore their dignity. NSSRA provides and facilitates year-round programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities who live in the partner communities. |
NOVEMBER 12, 2019: HEALTHY FAMILIES CLINIC
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The big award went to Healthy Families Clinic presented by Cathy Mavrolas. This organization provides mental health and medical services to families in North Chicago and surrounding communities.
Our two $500 awards went to GiveNkind presented by Emily Petway and College Bound Opportunities presented by Bonnie Shlensky. GiveNkind repurposes surplus, abandoned, and canceled goods for use by nonprofits across the country. College Bound Opportunities mentors, empowers and inspires low-income, first-generation scholars to overcome barriers, graduate college and achieve success in life. |
AUGUST 13, 2019: DIRECT GIVING LAB
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The big award went to Direct Giving Lab presented by Laura Gold. This organization aims to more efficiently help low income families in need by distributing funds directly to families without the typical administrative costs, and allows families to direct the funds to where they're most needed.
Our two $500 awards went to House of Peace presented by Agnes Perozzi and Healthy Families Clinic presented by Cathy Mavrolas. The House of Peace provides a secure, temporary residence for Latina women and children suffering from domestic abuse. Healthy Families Clinic provides free health care services to residents in North Chicago and surrounding communities. |
MAY 14, 2019: THE PINTA PROJECT
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The big award went to The Pinta Pride Project presented by Marissa Grossenbach. This organization aims to increase LGBT+ awareness within suburban communities by sponsoring public events and offering support to LGBT+ students in the area.
Our two $500 awards went to Reading Power presented by Karen Duhig, and Brushwood Center presented by Jackie Borchew. Reading Power provides one-to-one literacy tutoring for children pre-kindergarten through second grade in North Chicago and Zion. Brushwood Center provides nature-based programs that nurture personal and community well-being, cultivate creativity, and inspire learning. |
FEBRUARY 12, 2019: PADS LAKE COUNTY
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The big award went to PADS Lake County, presented by Melissa Reiff. PADS provides shelter for the homeless and a path to stable housing and self-sufficiency for anyone who experiences homelessness in Lake County.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2018: CURT'S CAFE
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The big award went to Stand Strong Coalition, presented by Shar Tiagonce. This 100% volunteer coalition is dedicated to preventing underage drinking and drug use; an issue we are all touched by in some way. Our two $500 awards went to College Bound Opportunities presented by Bonnie Shlensky, and Greenhouse Scholars presented by Allison Rabin; organizations committed to ensuring that every student of potential can attend college. |
AUGUST 14, 2018: CURT'S CAFE
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The largest award went to Curt's Cafe which provides training and job skills for 15-24 year olds who are at risk and helps them develop the skills to move ahead. It was presented by Nancy Napalo.
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MAY 8, 2018: CARING FOR KIDS CLOTHING
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Member Marissa Grossenbach presented Caring for Kids Clothing, a non-profit organization that provides a full set of clothing and shoes for needy kids through their schools.
Caring for Kids Clothing's mission is to help kids who need the little things that most people take for granted -- a clean pair of socks, some shoes with a sole, a jacket that zips. The two other charities that were presented each received a $500 donation: Bernie's Book Bank presented by Valerie Salgado and Aspiritech presented by Brenda Weitzberg. |
FEBRUARY 13, 2018: GLASA (GREAT LAKES ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOC.)
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Member Carrie Levitz presented GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association), a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1999.
GLASA strives to ‘Let No One Sit on the Sidelines’ and operates under a mission to promote and support the optimal development and well-being of youth, adults and military veterans who have a physical or visual disability through the provision of inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive sports activities. For the first time, the two other charities that were presented each received a $500 donation: Cancer Wellness Center presented by Kate Arnold and College Bound Opportunities presented by Bonnie Shlensky. |
NOVEMBER 14, 2017: ZACHARIAS SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER
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Member Jen Fielder presented Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, a non-profit organization that has been serving the community as a center against sexual assault and abuse since 1983.
ZCenter is committed to providing free counseling and advocacy services to survivors of sexual abuse and assault, and non-offending loved ones. Two other amazing charities were also presented: PADS (a.k.a. Journeys The Road Home) by Ronna Liebach and Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) by Carrie Levitz. |
AUGUST 8, 2017: WILLOW HOUSE
Willow House, presented by member Darlene Bikshorn, was our awarded charity in August 2017. Willow House is a non-profit, social service organization whose sole mission is to support grieving children, teens, adults, and families. Its mission is that no child or family should ever grieve alone. Founded in 1998, it is the only independent organization in the state of Illinois solely dedicated to supporting this population.
Other presented Riverside Foundation (by Rande McMillan) and Holy Family Food Pantry (by Sharon Bertrand).
Other presented Riverside Foundation (by Rande McMillan) and Holy Family Food Pantry (by Sharon Bertrand).
MAY 8, 2017: A SAFE PLACE
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We presented $13,185 to A Safe Place, which was presented in May 2017 by member Sue Addelson. A Safe Place is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs, it assists victims in transforming their lives after domestic violence, prevents future abuse by addressing the root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educates the community about domestic violence and how we can all be involved in its end.
Other presented charities were Youth Conservation Corps (by Ann Maine) and Cancer Wellness Center (by Kate Arnold). |
NOVEMBER 15, 2016: THE TRIKE PROJECT
The Trike Project, presented by member Cheryl Lardner, was our awarded charity for November 2016. Their mission is to help children with special needs obtain adapted tricycles for therapeutic and recreational use. This is a very small charity so our dollars will make a big difference. Their slogan is "Mobility is Freedom."
The Trike Project is at Laremont School in Gages Lake, which is part of SEDOL (Special Education Department of Lake County). Laremont School provides services for students with severe/profound and multiple disabilities.
Other presented charities were Waukegan to College (by Elyse Danckers) and Greenhouse Scholars (by Allison Rabin).
The Trike Project is at Laremont School in Gages Lake, which is part of SEDOL (Special Education Department of Lake County). Laremont School provides services for students with severe/profound and multiple disabilities.
Other presented charities were Waukegan to College (by Elyse Danckers) and Greenhouse Scholars (by Allison Rabin).
August 9, 2016: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF LAKE COUNTY
We visited CASA of Lake County (Court Appointed Special Advocates") to present our donation of $13,600. CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court.
Two other worthy causes were presented as well. Betsy Phillips told us about The Cancer Wellness Center, and Nancy Napalo shared Angles.
Two other worthy causes were presented as well. Betsy Phillips told us about The Cancer Wellness Center, and Nancy Napalo shared Angles.
May 11, 2016: PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF LAKE COUNTY FOREST
PRESERVE (Green Youth Farm Project)
Our largest donation to date of $14,800 was presented to the Green Youth Farm Project, part of the Preservation /foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve. Ann Maine presented this group to our organization.
Two other members also presented worthy charities this month: Ellen Merochnik told us about The Center for Independent Futures, and Nancy Napalo shared Angles.
Two other members also presented worthy charities this month: Ellen Merochnik told us about The Center for Independent Futures, and Nancy Napalo shared Angles.
February 9, 2016: DREAMCATCHERS FOUNDATION
We presented $14,600 to Dream Catchers Foundation.
Left to Right: Laurie Richter, 100 WWC; Brenda Powell and Stephanie Davis(Dream Catchers Foundation), Susan Snyder (100WWC member who presented the charity).
Two other charities were presented this month. Melissa Copeland presented Game on Sports Foundation, and Holly Kerr presented Friends for Health. All three charities presented benefit women in some way either through sports involvement, rescue from sex slavery, or expensive health issues.
Left to Right: Laurie Richter, 100 WWC; Brenda Powell and Stephanie Davis(Dream Catchers Foundation), Susan Snyder (100WWC member who presented the charity).
Two other charities were presented this month. Melissa Copeland presented Game on Sports Foundation, and Holly Kerr presented Friends for Health. All three charities presented benefit women in some way either through sports involvement, rescue from sex slavery, or expensive health issues.
November 10, 2015: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
We presented out $13,900 award to University of Illinois Extension Program on December 22, 2015. It will be used to support their nutrition outreach program.
Left to Right: Diane Glozier, Office Support Assistant, Lake Villa; Merle Kolisky (100 Women); Dale Kehr, SNAP-Ed Educator, Lindenhurst; James Reaves, County Director, Lake Villa; Laurie Richter (100 Women); Sandra Prez, 4-H Metro Educator, Grayslake; Michelle Cox, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Kenosha, WI; Sedrik Newbern, Foundation President, Libertyville.
The other two charities presented were Save-A-Pet (by member Avis Crasko) and PAWS (by Sue Talman).
Left to Right: Diane Glozier, Office Support Assistant, Lake Villa; Merle Kolisky (100 Women); Dale Kehr, SNAP-Ed Educator, Lindenhurst; James Reaves, County Director, Lake Villa; Laurie Richter (100 Women); Sandra Prez, 4-H Metro Educator, Grayslake; Michelle Cox, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Kenosha, WI; Sedrik Newbern, Foundation President, Libertyville.
The other two charities presented were Save-A-Pet (by member Avis Crasko) and PAWS (by Sue Talman).
August 11, 2015: LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION
Our largest award to date of $14,500 was presented to Little City Foundation on September 28, 2015. It will be used to support their art center.
The other worthy causes nominated this month were:
- Deerfield Food Pantry, by member Sharon Bertrand
- Lauri Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss, by member Sheryl Bauer.
May 12, 2015: HOUSE OF PEACE
With our $13,200 award to House of Peace, our group's total donations to local charities have exceeded $100,000.
From left to right: Debbie Block (Lake Forest), Aida Segura, Director of House of Peace, Laurie Richter, Stacey Meyer, Vanessa Vargas, Social Worker at House of Peace, Veronica Pantelis (Lake Forest), and Agnes Perozzi (Buffalo Grove). (Posted by RED Communications LLC, Community Contributor)
The other two nominating members this month were:
- Cancer Wellness Center (Kate Arnold)
- Melissa Copeland (Game On Sports)
From left to right: Debbie Block (Lake Forest), Aida Segura, Director of House of Peace, Laurie Richter, Stacey Meyer, Vanessa Vargas, Social Worker at House of Peace, Veronica Pantelis (Lake Forest), and Agnes Perozzi (Buffalo Grove). (Posted by RED Communications LLC, Community Contributor)
The other two nominating members this month were:
- Cancer Wellness Center (Kate Arnold)
- Melissa Copeland (Game On Sports)
February 10, 2015: SPECIAL GIFTS THEATER
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We awarded $13,100 to Special Gifts Theater during one of their after school rehearsal sessions at Sunset Ridge Elementary School in Northbrook. In the photo, from left to right: Sean Breen (Glenview), Andrea Friedlander (Deerfield), Laurie Richter (Lincolnshire), Erin Mallicoat (Northbrook), Jenni Von Tobel (Arlington Heights), Jenna Pomykalski (Glenview), Liz Gordon (Arlington Heights), and Ximena Mejia (Northfield). Liz Gordon was the member who nominated Special Gifts Theater.
The other two nominating members this month were: - Wendy Kritt (Little City) - Marcia Bernstein (Waukegan to College) |
November 11, 2014: ASPIRITECH
Our largest award to date ($13,200) was awarded to Aspiritech! During the tour of the office, we met several Aspiritech staff members who enthusiastically posed for our photo.Back row, standing, L to R: Marc Lazar (Highland Park), Alicia Moore (Lake Bluff), Oran Weitzberg (Highland Park), Eric States (Libertyville), Moshe Weitzberg (Highland Park, Director of Operations), Gail Henjum (Wheaton).Sitting, L to R: Rider Hallenstein (Woodstock), Marcia Bernstein (Highland Park), Brenda Weitzberg (Highland Park, Executive Director), Courtney Heiss (Evanston), Katie Levin (Skokie), Laurie Richter (Lincolnshire), Susan Elfant (Northbrook). Sitting on bench, L to R: Alec MacKenzie (Evanston), Brian Tozzo (Algonquin)
Our member who nominated Aspiritech was Brenda Weitzberg. Our other two members who made presentations for great causes this month were:
- Elyse Danckers (Waukegan to College) and
- Melissa Copeland (Game On! Sports Foundation)
Our member who nominated Aspiritech was Brenda Weitzberg. Our other two members who made presentations for great causes this month were:
- Elyse Danckers (Waukegan to College) and
- Melissa Copeland (Game On! Sports Foundation)
August 12, 2014: ORPHANS OF THE STORM
$11,750 was awarded to Orphans of the Storm. After a tour of the facilities, we presented the money in front of their hand painted mural. Four dogs attended as well!
L to R kneeling: Keith Nathan (Vernon Hills) holding Sparky and Laura Farinosi (Schaumburg) holding Alexa. L to R standing: Bobi Greene (Vernon Hills) holding Lucky, Andrea Friedlander (Deerfield), Susan Elfant (Northbrook), Laurie Richter (Lincolnshire), Jackie Borchew (Riverwoods), Sandy Teplitz (Morton Grove), Liz Kosky (Lincolnshire) and Claudette Dirsmith (Highland Park) holding Bruiser.
Jackie Borchew, Director of Development and Community Outreach for Orphans of the Storm, was the nominating member from 100 Women Who Care. Thanks to our other two members who made presentations this month:
- Marcia Bernstein (Lake Country United), and
- Kathryn Vandenberk (Youth Conservation Corps)
L to R kneeling: Keith Nathan (Vernon Hills) holding Sparky and Laura Farinosi (Schaumburg) holding Alexa. L to R standing: Bobi Greene (Vernon Hills) holding Lucky, Andrea Friedlander (Deerfield), Susan Elfant (Northbrook), Laurie Richter (Lincolnshire), Jackie Borchew (Riverwoods), Sandy Teplitz (Morton Grove), Liz Kosky (Lincolnshire) and Claudette Dirsmith (Highland Park) holding Bruiser.
Jackie Borchew, Director of Development and Community Outreach for Orphans of the Storm, was the nominating member from 100 Women Who Care. Thanks to our other two members who made presentations this month:
- Marcia Bernstein (Lake Country United), and
- Kathryn Vandenberk (Youth Conservation Corps)
May 13, 2014: EQUESTRIAN CONNECTION
Diana Schell (middle), the Executive Director of Equestrian Connection, received our $11,500 donation. Representing 100 Women Who Care are (from left) Andrea Freidlander, Laurie Richter, Dawn Fleischman, and Ada Kinscherff. Dawn was 100 WWC nominating member.
Thanks to our two other members who made presentations for great organizations this month:
- Bernie's Book Bank (by Dawn Anderson)
- Green Youth Farm run by the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve (by Ann Maine).
Thanks to our two other members who made presentations for great organizations this month:
- Bernie's Book Bank (by Dawn Anderson)
- Green Youth Farm run by the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve (by Ann Maine).
February 11, 2014: YOUTH SERVICES OF GLENVIEW/NORTHBROOK
Melissa Morreale (far right), the nominating member from 100 Women Who Care, presents our donation of $11,200 to YSGN Board Member Pam Buchholz (far left) and YSGN Executive Director Amy O'Leary (middle).
Thanks to our two other nominating members supporting great causes:
- Bernie's Book Bank (by Dawn Anderson)
- Orphans of the Storm (by Jackie Borchew)
Thanks to our two other nominating members supporting great causes:
- Bernie's Book Bank (by Dawn Anderson)
- Orphans of the Storm (by Jackie Borchew)
November 12, 2013: NEW FOUNDATION CENTER
Laurie Richter (far left) and Kathy Goodman (middle) of 100 Women Who Care NSC present our November donation of $11,450 to New Foundation Center. Representing the charity are Deb Budnick (second from left), Todd Budnick (second from right), and Sue Shinon (far right) who is the Executive Director of New Foundation Center.
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- Journeys (by Suzanne Wexler)
- Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (by Mary Richter)
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- Journeys (by Suzanne Wexler)
- Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (by Mary Richter)
August 13, 2013: FAMILY SERVICES
Laurie Richter (middle) and Julie Sampson (left) of 100 Women Who Care NSC present Paul Dean, Executive Director of Family Services, the group's August donation of $9700.
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- North Suburban Special Education Association (by Lenore Weiss)
- Max Schewitz Foundation (by Mary Szostak)
FAMILY SERVICE HONORED WITH AWARD FROM 100 WOMEN WHO CARE NORTH SUBURBAN CHICAGO
(published in the Family Services newsletter)
On September 12, Family Service received a generous award of $9,700 from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chi-cago. “We’re delighted to honor Family Service with this award, which recognizes its important work for all in need in our local communities,” said Laurie Richter, president of 100 Women.
Family Service Executive Director Paul Dean thanked 100 Women for the generous grant and Family Service Board member Julie Sampson for bringing the agency’s mission to her 100 Women partners in philanthropy. Paul noted: “These 100 women who care about community are giving back to help those most in need in their communities. Their support is an extraordinary gift in support of our work.”
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- North Suburban Special Education Association (by Lenore Weiss)
- Max Schewitz Foundation (by Mary Szostak)
FAMILY SERVICE HONORED WITH AWARD FROM 100 WOMEN WHO CARE NORTH SUBURBAN CHICAGO
(published in the Family Services newsletter)
On September 12, Family Service received a generous award of $9,700 from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chi-cago. “We’re delighted to honor Family Service with this award, which recognizes its important work for all in need in our local communities,” said Laurie Richter, president of 100 Women.
Family Service Executive Director Paul Dean thanked 100 Women for the generous grant and Family Service Board member Julie Sampson for bringing the agency’s mission to her 100 Women partners in philanthropy. Paul noted: “These 100 women who care about community are giving back to help those most in need in their communities. Their support is an extraordinary gift in support of our work.”
May 14, 2013: COLLEGE BOUND OPPORTUNITIES
Members at our inaugural meeting chose "College Bound Opportunities" as our first donation recipient. This organization was presented by Bonnie Shlensky. Thanks to all our members for making this first $9500 charitable donation such a success.
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- Lake County Forest Preserve (by Charlotte Flinn)
- Green Youth Farm run by the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve
(by Ann Maine).
The other two randomly selected nominations were:
- Lake County Forest Preserve (by Charlotte Flinn)
- Green Youth Farm run by the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve
(by Ann Maine).