During December 2015, four women joined forces to launch a Johnson County chapter of the international 100+ Who Care Alliance giving circle program. By March 2017, 100+ Women Who Care Johnson County reached an important milestone of 100 members, and the group presented their first $10,000 check.
Gail Richards, one of the four 100+ local founders and Johnson County Community Foundation immediate past-president/CEO, says the chapter is growing strong, including members from Greenwood, Center Grove and Bargersville.
"Membership is not limited, so the potential to help is endless," she adds.
Some of the local, 100+ grant recipients since 2016 to present include: Esperanza Ministries; Haven Sanctuary for Women; The Social of Greenwood; The Alex and Ali Foundation; Beats for Bristol; Coffeehouse Five; Angelcare; Uplift Johnson County; Joshua Center; and Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy.
Within these 10 local recipients, that's a collective total of $126,100 granted! Since inception, the group has donated overall to nearly 35 organizations or charitable initiatives.
Nicol Spradlin, 100+ Women Who Care charter member and current co-chair, says annual membership averages 120-140. Upcoming meetings are May 2, Aug. 1 and Nov. 7 at 4:45 p.m. at Barn At Bay Horse Inn.
The group’s leadership believes 100+ Women Who Care is a perfect fit for any philanthropically minded woman. It's a great option for those who want to give back and can’t participate in time-intensive volunteer roles. Members agree to a $500 annual contribution, often paid in $100 increments, and attendance at as many quarterly meetings as possible. Visit JCCF.org.
