100 Women Who Care
If you are a busy productive woman who wants to contribute to your local community but struggle to find the time to do so, this is the organization for you! At 100 Women Who Care PEI, we believe in the power of collective giving. Our mission is simple: to bring together women who are passionate about making a difference in our community.
Join a group of caring women who are making a big impact on PEI charities!
The idea to form a PEI chapter of 100 Women Who Care was introduced by Aileen Matters in 2013 after returning home to the Island to live. She was a former member of the Saint John, NB Chapter and recognized that PEI could really benefit from such a great idea. Her enthusiasm was equally matched by former UPEI classmates Valerie Docherty and Michele Dorsey. As a result the organizing committee was born!
Valerie brought in additional key members Kathy O’Rourke, Kathleen Casey, Beth Johnston and Heather Howatt to round out the talents and resources needed to complete the organizing committee.
The first meeting of the PEI Chapter was held in June, 2014 when the goal of 100 members was exceeded with 112 women registered. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program received a winfall of $11,200 as our first winning charity!
Membership Status
We currently have 205 members providing $20,500 to our December 11, 2024 charities. $18,500 went to Kits for Kindness, as the charity receiving the most votes, and $1000 each for to the other to presenting charities, CMHC’s White Cross Program and Santa’s Angels. Since our beginning in June 9, 2014, we have raised $722,200 for Island charities across Prince Edward Island. By joining and donating your $100, you can make a larger impact.
How we make miracles happen:
- Bring together 100 (or more) women in PEI who care about local community causes and who have a desire to contribute to a better community
- Meet for an hour
- Listen to three compelling presentations from nominated charities
- Jointly select a local charity or non-for-profit organization (nominated ahead of time)
- Members donate a $100 to the selected organization at each quarterly meeting – a miracle to a local charity!
- Witness how four times a year the collective donations significantly impact the chosen charities and the work they do to serve Island communities.
Is it a fit for you?
- Are you committed to giving back to your community but are stretched for time?
- Do you want to be part of a powerful group of women who make miracles happen for Island charities?
- Do you want 100% of your financial donation to go directly to an Island charity?
- Do you have the ability to make a tax-deductible donation of $400 per year?
If this is you, register here and mark our next meeting on your calendar.