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Dear 100 WWC members,
The February 4th, 2026 meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had a great turnout with 52 voting members and five guests in attendance!
We again had three strong charities to choose from and we want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members): Bridget Butler (Diane Trono) for Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, Wendy Rice (Pam McCarthy) for Vermont Connector by the Tiny Seed Project and Maria Moore (Brittany Carter) for Pathways Vermont.
After tallying the votes, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain was announced as the winner for this quarter. This non-profit organization acts to clean the waters of northern Lake Champlain and its watershed by working collaboratively with citizens, businesses, farmers and government in order to reduce land-use pollution. Their focus is on catalyzing the actions and accountability needed to reduce land-use pollution and securing the essential local, state, and federal funding necessary for successful implementation. Our donations will be used to support their community engagement programming and free technical services to landowners.
If you set up quarterly payments through our giving platform Grapevine, your payment will be automatically deducted either on February 10th or March 1st depending on when you originally signed up. If you signed up for a one-time payment, please go to the site and re-enter your information. Please remember that we must submit our grant application to the Schulze Foundation within 30 days of our meeting. Therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send in your payment promptly.
For the members paying by checks, please make your check out to:
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Marie Tremblay
308 Maquam Shore Road
Swanton, VT 05488
The February 4th, 2026 meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had a great turnout with 52 voting members and five guests in attendance!
We again had three strong charities to choose from and we want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members): Bridget Butler (Diane Trono) for Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, Wendy Rice (Pam McCarthy) for Vermont Connector by the Tiny Seed Project and Maria Moore (Brittany Carter) for Pathways Vermont.
After tallying the votes, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain was announced as the winner for this quarter. This non-profit organization acts to clean the waters of northern Lake Champlain and its watershed by working collaboratively with citizens, businesses, farmers and government in order to reduce land-use pollution. Their focus is on catalyzing the actions and accountability needed to reduce land-use pollution and securing the essential local, state, and federal funding necessary for successful implementation. Our donations will be used to support their community engagement programming and free technical services to landowners.
If you set up quarterly payments through our giving platform Grapevine, your payment will be automatically deducted either on February 10th or March 1st depending on when you originally signed up. If you signed up for a one-time payment, please go to the site and re-enter your information. Please remember that we must submit our grant application to the Schulze Foundation within 30 days of our meeting. Therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send in your payment promptly.
For the members paying by checks, please make your check out to:
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Marie Tremblay
308 Maquam Shore Road
Swanton, VT 05488
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The November 5th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 57 voting members and several guests in attendance!
We had three strong charities to choose from and we want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members): Molly Gray (Betsy Liley) for Vermont Afghan Alliance, Beth White for Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 613 Youth Aviation Program and Fellicia Cota (Marie Speer) for Creative heART Therapy, Inc.
After tallying the votes, Vermont Afghan Alliance was announced as the winning charity for this quarter. The Alliance’s mission is to support Afghans in our community by helping them prosper, connect, and empower themselves in their new environment. The Alliance achieves this mission by providing basic services and connecting Afghans to state and local service providers. The funds from our donations will help the Vermont Afghan Alliance pilot a culturally and linguistically appropriate financial literacy program, and related life skills for Afghans in the area, particularly women.
We had three strong charities to choose from and we want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members): Molly Gray (Betsy Liley) for Vermont Afghan Alliance, Beth White for Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 613 Youth Aviation Program and Fellicia Cota (Marie Speer) for Creative heART Therapy, Inc.
After tallying the votes, Vermont Afghan Alliance was announced as the winning charity for this quarter. The Alliance’s mission is to support Afghans in our community by helping them prosper, connect, and empower themselves in their new environment. The Alliance achieves this mission by providing basic services and connecting Afghans to state and local service providers. The funds from our donations will help the Vermont Afghan Alliance pilot a culturally and linguistically appropriate financial literacy program, and related life skills for Afghans in the area, particularly women.
The August 6th meeting took place at the Room on 14th on a beautiful summer night! We had 49 members in attendance as well as several guests.
We had three strong charity presentations and we thank all the presenters, Mark Redmond for Spectrum Youth and Family Services, John FitzGerald and friends of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 613 Youth Aviation Program and Nicole Grisgaber for Care Partners Adult Day Care Center.
After tallying the vote, Spectrum Youth and Family Services was announced as the winning charity recipient for this quarter.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services. The funds will be spent on recruitment and training of new mentors for Franklin County and activities for pairs to do together such as terrarium building, baking projects and others.
We had three strong charity presentations and we thank all the presenters, Mark Redmond for Spectrum Youth and Family Services, John FitzGerald and friends of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 613 Youth Aviation Program and Nicole Grisgaber for Care Partners Adult Day Care Center.
After tallying the vote, Spectrum Youth and Family Services was announced as the winning charity recipient for this quarter.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services. The funds will be spent on recruitment and training of new mentors for Franklin County and activities for pairs to do together such as terrarium building, baking projects and others.
TOTAL DONATED: $14,425 (includes $7,025 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
The May 7th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 64 voting members and several guests in attendance! We have 10 new members who joined since our last meeting including 6 of them as walk-in on meeting day!
We had again three great charities to choose from and the choice was difficult. We want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members), Alayna Westcom and Steve McKenzie (Cindy Bernier) for STEM Challenge Initiative, Julie Anisman for Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge and Wendy Rice for Vermont Connector (Pam McCarthy).
After tallying the votes, STEM Challenge Initiative was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The mission of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge Initiative is to create a “scientifically literate population that can thrive in a world increasingly driven by information and technology through collaboration with teachers, students, and organizations throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties”. The donations will be used to fund STEM projects for teachers selected through a grant application process as well as cash awards for rising seniors pursuing stem-based degrees.
The May 7th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 64 voting members and several guests in attendance! We have 10 new members who joined since our last meeting including 6 of them as walk-in on meeting day!
We had again three great charities to choose from and the choice was difficult. We want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members), Alayna Westcom and Steve McKenzie (Cindy Bernier) for STEM Challenge Initiative, Julie Anisman for Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge and Wendy Rice for Vermont Connector (Pam McCarthy).
After tallying the votes, STEM Challenge Initiative was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The mission of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge Initiative is to create a “scientifically literate population that can thrive in a world increasingly driven by information and technology through collaboration with teachers, students, and organizations throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties”. The donations will be used to fund STEM projects for teachers selected through a grant application process as well as cash awards for rising seniors pursuing stem-based degrees.
TOTAL DONATED: $7,350
The February 5th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 59 members and several guests in attendance! We had three great charities to choose from and want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members), Martha McGinn (Donna Blatchly) for Artist In Residence, Alayna Westcom (Cindy Bernier) for STEM Challenge Initiative and Cheryl Diersch (Kate Blouin) for Step Out Vermont. The vote was very close with only a couple votes separating all three charities and Artist in Residence was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The purpose and mission statement of the Artist in Residence Gallery is to bring fine crafts and art to the St. Albans community. The gallery provides education and cultural enrichment to members of the community, as well as an appealing space for artists to exhibit and sell their work. The donations will help to repair the rubber membrane roof on the building that has been owned by the Gallery since 2019.
The February 5th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 59 members and several guests in attendance! We had three great charities to choose from and want to thank all the presenters (and their respective nominating members), Martha McGinn (Donna Blatchly) for Artist In Residence, Alayna Westcom (Cindy Bernier) for STEM Challenge Initiative and Cheryl Diersch (Kate Blouin) for Step Out Vermont. The vote was very close with only a couple votes separating all three charities and Artist in Residence was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The purpose and mission statement of the Artist in Residence Gallery is to bring fine crafts and art to the St. Albans community. The gallery provides education and cultural enrichment to members of the community, as well as an appealing space for artists to exhibit and sell their work. The donations will help to repair the rubber membrane roof on the building that has been owned by the Gallery since 2019.
TOTAL DONATED: $10,000 (includes $3,300 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
The November 6th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 55 members and several guests in attendance, our largest turnout since the inception of our chapter! We had three great charities to choose from and want to thank all the presenters, Sarah Wallace-Brodeur for Cancer Patient Support Foundation, a group of energetic girls and women from Habitat for Aviation and Cheryl Diersch for Step Out Vermont.
After tallying all the votes, Habitat for Aviation was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.Habitat for Aviation’s mission is to build an airplane with a team of all-female and gender expansive youth and adults in northwestern Vermont. This is a first of its kind - modern day Rosie the Riveters - organization working together to demonstrate to the world that women can build and fly airplanes. The funds received will be used to purchase the navigation equipment such as radios and GPS instruments. Habitat for Aviation was recently featured on the FAA's podcast, The Air Up There, this podcast highlights a few of their builders and tells more about their story.
The November 6th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. We had 55 members and several guests in attendance, our largest turnout since the inception of our chapter! We had three great charities to choose from and want to thank all the presenters, Sarah Wallace-Brodeur for Cancer Patient Support Foundation, a group of energetic girls and women from Habitat for Aviation and Cheryl Diersch for Step Out Vermont.
After tallying all the votes, Habitat for Aviation was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.Habitat for Aviation’s mission is to build an airplane with a team of all-female and gender expansive youth and adults in northwestern Vermont. This is a first of its kind - modern day Rosie the Riveters - organization working together to demonstrate to the world that women can build and fly airplanes. The funds received will be used to purchase the navigation equipment such as radios and GPS instruments. Habitat for Aviation was recently featured on the FAA's podcast, The Air Up There, this podcast highlights a few of their builders and tells more about their story.
TOTAL DONATED: $9,550 (includes $3,150 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
Our August 7th meeting took place at the beautiful Brown Lodge (Hardack), thanks to the generosity of St.Albans Recreation (HardAck) and 14th Star Brewery for their contribution toward this celebration meeting! We had a great turn out with just over 50 members in attendance including six new walk-ins members as well as several other guests. Thanks to several members who brought in a friend! We celebrated reaching over 100 members and reaching over $100,000 in donations to local charities. We also held a teacup auction to fund our kitty which was a lot of fun and we are happy to report that $318 was raised, thanks to all of the members who participated!
The three charity presentations were excellent!. We thank all the presenters, Sarah Wallace-Brodeur for Cancer Patient Support Foundation, Jennifer Dean for Franklin County Animal Rescue and Kari Duprat for Worth Repeating Thrift Shop.
After tallying all the votes, Worth Repeating Thrift Shop was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Worth Repeating Thrift Shop Inc operates on a not-for-profit basis selling gently used clothing for the entire family, accessories and housewares which have all been donated. It has connected with many of the community nonprofits to donate to local individuals and families in need as well as to other local programs to benefit the community. Worth Repeating has grown and is moving to a new, larger space in Highgate Shopping Center. The donated funds will directly serve this surplus of people in need and will also help with additional shelving to accommodate growing donations of clothing and small household items.
Our August 7th meeting took place at the beautiful Brown Lodge (Hardack), thanks to the generosity of St.Albans Recreation (HardAck) and 14th Star Brewery for their contribution toward this celebration meeting! We had a great turn out with just over 50 members in attendance including six new walk-ins members as well as several other guests. Thanks to several members who brought in a friend! We celebrated reaching over 100 members and reaching over $100,000 in donations to local charities. We also held a teacup auction to fund our kitty which was a lot of fun and we are happy to report that $318 was raised, thanks to all of the members who participated!
The three charity presentations were excellent!. We thank all the presenters, Sarah Wallace-Brodeur for Cancer Patient Support Foundation, Jennifer Dean for Franklin County Animal Rescue and Kari Duprat for Worth Repeating Thrift Shop.
After tallying all the votes, Worth Repeating Thrift Shop was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Worth Repeating Thrift Shop Inc operates on a not-for-profit basis selling gently used clothing for the entire family, accessories and housewares which have all been donated. It has connected with many of the community nonprofits to donate to local individuals and families in need as well as to other local programs to benefit the community. Worth Repeating has grown and is moving to a new, larger space in Highgate Shopping Center. The donated funds will directly serve this surplus of people in need and will also help with additional shelving to accommodate growing donations of clothing and small household items.
TOTAL DONATED: $8,925 (includes $2,875 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
The May 1st meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery with 46 members in attendance. The Lucas James Williams Memorial Youth Fund was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The Lucas James Williams Memorial Youth Fund’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids and the community to connect and have fun, in memory of LCPL Lucas James Williams. It has provided, free of charge, activities and services to thousands of children in Franklin County and beyond over the past 24 years. The funds will be used to build sliding walls on an outdoor pavilion to protect the children from the weather.
The May 1st meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery with 46 members in attendance. The Lucas James Williams Memorial Youth Fund was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
The Lucas James Williams Memorial Youth Fund’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids and the community to connect and have fun, in memory of LCPL Lucas James Williams. It has provided, free of charge, activities and services to thousands of children in Franklin County and beyond over the past 24 years. The funds will be used to build sliding walls on an outdoor pavilion to protect the children from the weather.
TOTAL DONATED: $7,575 (includes $2,475 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
The February 7th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta provides challenging, extraordinary experiences in a safe and loving environment for children who have or have had cancer and their families. Camp exists for all Vermont and Northern New York children who are treated in Vermont, at no cost to their families. The funds will be used towards the purchase of electric hoists to improve accessibility for campers.
The February 7th meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta provides challenging, extraordinary experiences in a safe and loving environment for children who have or have had cancer and their families. Camp exists for all Vermont and Northern New York children who are treated in Vermont, at no cost to their families. The funds will be used towards the purchase of electric hoists to improve accessibility for campers.
TOTAL DONATED: $6,850 (includes $2,200 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
The November 1st meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. JMMY Center was announced as the winning charity for this quarter. JMMY Center was built in 2009 with the support of the Georgia community, to provide a safe, comfortable place for the youth of the area to gather for activities. The funds are targeted for youth, specifically 2024 JMMY After School Programs Fall, Winter, & Spring. As examples, the funds will support activity supplies, snacks, community service projects as well as JMMY awards, JMMY t-shirts and water bottles.
The November 1st meeting took place at the Room at 14th Star Brewery. JMMY Center was announced as the winning charity for this quarter. JMMY Center was built in 2009 with the support of the Georgia community, to provide a safe, comfortable place for the youth of the area to gather for activities. The funds are targeted for youth, specifically 2024 JMMY After School Programs Fall, Winter, & Spring. As examples, the funds will support activity supplies, snacks, community service projects as well as JMMY awards, JMMY t-shirts and water bottles.
TOTAL DONATED: $6,475 (includes a 50% matching grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.)
Our August 2nd meeting took place at the Brown Lodge (Hardack) on a beautiful summer night and members turned out in great numbers to celebrate our milestones -the 5th year anniversary of our chapter and our $73,900 donated so far! We had 38 members and several guests attending including four new “walk-in” members which is awesome!
After tallying all the votes, Habitat for Aviation was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Habitat for Aviation is the world’s first apprenticeship-based training program for conventional and electric aircraft, and is located at Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, Vermont. Their mission is to support the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians and avionics specialists for conventional and electric aircraft through apprenticeship opportunities. The funds received will be used to purchase the tail portion of Habitat for Aviation’s all-female RV12 airplane build for youth and adults.
Our August 2nd meeting took place at the Brown Lodge (Hardack) on a beautiful summer night and members turned out in great numbers to celebrate our milestones -the 5th year anniversary of our chapter and our $73,900 donated so far! We had 38 members and several guests attending including four new “walk-in” members which is awesome!
After tallying all the votes, Habitat for Aviation was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Habitat for Aviation is the world’s first apprenticeship-based training program for conventional and electric aircraft, and is located at Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, Vermont. Their mission is to support the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians and avionics specialists for conventional and electric aircraft through apprenticeship opportunities. The funds received will be used to purchase the tail portion of Habitat for Aviation’s all-female RV12 airplane build for youth and adults.
TOTAL DONATED: $5,538 (includes $1,638 from Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation)
Our second quarterly meeting of 2023 was held on May 3 at the Room (14th Star Brewery) and the attendance was amazing.
After tallying all the votes, Franklin County Senior Center was announced as the chosen charity for this quarter.
Franklin County Senior Center, Inc. is a community-based center available to all senior citizens regardless of income, fulfilling cultural, educational, and nutritional needs, preventing isolation, and helping to maintain healthy lifestyles and attitudes. The funds will be used for infrastructure improvements such as building some new raised beds and repairing window boxes as well as buying soil, fertilizer, plants, tools & wheelbarrows.
Our second quarterly meeting of 2023 was held on May 3 at the Room (14th Star Brewery) and the attendance was amazing.
After tallying all the votes, Franklin County Senior Center was announced as the chosen charity for this quarter.
Franklin County Senior Center, Inc. is a community-based center available to all senior citizens regardless of income, fulfilling cultural, educational, and nutritional needs, preventing isolation, and helping to maintain healthy lifestyles and attitudes. The funds will be used for infrastructure improvements such as building some new raised beds and repairing window boxes as well as buying soil, fertilizer, plants, tools & wheelbarrows.
TOTAL DONATED: $5,236 (includes $1,688 from Schulze Foundation)
Our at first quarterly meeting of 2023 held on February 1, 2023, Sleep in Heavenly Peace was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s mission statement is " No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town ". This charity provides free beds, single or double bunk, and mattresses and linens - all brand new to several areas in Vermont including Franklin County.
The funds will be used to purchase lumber, sanding supplies, nails, and other finishing supplies to build twin beds and bunks to be delivered to homes so that children who are currently sleeping on the floor or sharing a bed with a parent or another sibling can have a bed of their own. The funds are also used for mattresses and bedding that is also donated with each bed delivered.
Our at first quarterly meeting of 2023 held on February 1, 2023, Sleep in Heavenly Peace was announced as the winning charity for this quarter.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s mission statement is " No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town ". This charity provides free beds, single or double bunk, and mattresses and linens - all brand new to several areas in Vermont including Franklin County.
The funds will be used to purchase lumber, sanding supplies, nails, and other finishing supplies to build twin beds and bunks to be delivered to homes so that children who are currently sleeping on the floor or sharing a bed with a parent or another sibling can have a bed of their own. The funds are also used for mattresses and bedding that is also donated with each bed delivered.
TOTAL DONATED: $4,312.50 (includes $1,437.50 from Schulze Foundation)
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
Our last quarterly meeting of 2022 was held on November 15 at the Room (14th Star Brewery) and we thank those who were in attendance. It was supposed to be a hybrid meeting with the option to join via Zoom however we ran into technical difficulties, and we were unable to log into the host Zoom account. We sincerely apologize to all the members who attempted to log in.
The members chose the Josh Pallotta Fund as the winning charity for this quarter.
The Josh Pallotta Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and Service Members. The organization hope to combine local and national resources, emergency services, and research to provide Veterans the resiliency, transition and reintegration tools to help them sustain or return to full and healthy lives.
The funds will be used for supplies for the ladies nights. Many female Veterans have dealt with military sexual assault and/or harassment and don’t feel comfortable coming into Josh’s House during regular hours because 90% of our demographic is men. Once a month, the House only allow women in and plan special events, personal and professional development, arts and crafts, alternative healing modalities such as yoga and aroma therapy. This allows female Veterans to view Josh’s House as a safe space and very often they return even when men are present.
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
Our last quarterly meeting of 2022 was held on November 15 at the Room (14th Star Brewery) and we thank those who were in attendance. It was supposed to be a hybrid meeting with the option to join via Zoom however we ran into technical difficulties, and we were unable to log into the host Zoom account. We sincerely apologize to all the members who attempted to log in.
The members chose the Josh Pallotta Fund as the winning charity for this quarter.
The Josh Pallotta Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and Service Members. The organization hope to combine local and national resources, emergency services, and research to provide Veterans the resiliency, transition and reintegration tools to help them sustain or return to full and healthy lives.
The funds will be used for supplies for the ladies nights. Many female Veterans have dealt with military sexual assault and/or harassment and don’t feel comfortable coming into Josh’s House during regular hours because 90% of our demographic is men. Once a month, the House only allow women in and plan special events, personal and professional development, arts and crafts, alternative healing modalities such as yoga and aroma therapy. This allows female Veterans to view Josh’s House as a safe space and very often they return even when men are present.
TOTAL DONATED: $4,600 (includes $1,500 from Schulze Foundation)
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
On August 9th, our chapter returns to an in-person meeting for the first time since February 2020. We want to thank the members who participated in the meeting. We had excellent presentations from three different local charities and the decision was not easy. After yet another tie-break vote, the charity chosen for this quarter is Martha’s Community Kitchen.
For over 30 years the primary focus at Martha’s Kitchen has been to try and meet the basic needs of food and companionship while offering hope through compassionate service. Supported by area churches, businesses, and individuals, Martha's Kitchen relies on volunteers who strive to welcome, inspire, nourish, and restore relationships through respect and dignity. Martha’s Kitchen’s cost of milk and takeout containers has increased dramatically since the pandemic and the funds donated by 100 WWC will help cover these additional expenses.
If you set up quarterly payment through our giving platform Grapevine, your payment will be automatically deducted. If you signed up for a one-time payment, please go to the site and reenter your information.
For the members paying by checks, please make your check out to: Martha’s Kitchen
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
On August 9th, our chapter returns to an in-person meeting for the first time since February 2020. We want to thank the members who participated in the meeting. We had excellent presentations from three different local charities and the decision was not easy. After yet another tie-break vote, the charity chosen for this quarter is Martha’s Community Kitchen.
For over 30 years the primary focus at Martha’s Kitchen has been to try and meet the basic needs of food and companionship while offering hope through compassionate service. Supported by area churches, businesses, and individuals, Martha's Kitchen relies on volunteers who strive to welcome, inspire, nourish, and restore relationships through respect and dignity. Martha’s Kitchen’s cost of milk and takeout containers has increased dramatically since the pandemic and the funds donated by 100 WWC will help cover these additional expenses.
If you set up quarterly payment through our giving platform Grapevine, your payment will be automatically deducted. If you signed up for a one-time payment, please go to the site and reenter your information.
For the members paying by checks, please make your check out to: Martha’s Kitchen
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
TOTAL DONATED: $4,575 (includes $1,525 from Schulze Foundation)
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
At our May 10th, 2022 meeting, members chose Voices Against Violence as our non-profit to receive funding.
Voices Against Violence works toward the elimination of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through direct service, education and systems change. It serves people (adults and children) who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It is seeking this opportunity so they may continue to support survivors with meeting these basic needs. Most specifically, the funds will be used to build up a big supply of diapers, pull ups, formula, and period products.
Voices believes that no one should have to worry about where/how they’re going to meet these basic needs and that providing folks with these items is part of ending violence in our community
Please make your check out to:
CVOEO (w/ Voices Against Violence on the memo line)
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
This donation was increased by a 50% matching grant program from the Richard M. Schulze (founder of Best Buy, Inc.) Family Foundation whose vision is to strengthen and support effective initiatives in education, health care, and human services that benefit all.
At our May 10th, 2022 meeting, members chose Voices Against Violence as our non-profit to receive funding.
Voices Against Violence works toward the elimination of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through direct service, education and systems change. It serves people (adults and children) who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It is seeking this opportunity so they may continue to support survivors with meeting these basic needs. Most specifically, the funds will be used to build up a big supply of diapers, pull ups, formula, and period products.
Voices believes that no one should have to worry about where/how they’re going to meet these basic needs and that providing folks with these items is part of ending violence in our community
Please make your check out to:
CVOEO (w/ Voices Against Violence on the memo line)
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
TOTAL DONATED: $3,100
At our February 8, 2022 meeting, members selected Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile’s as the non-profit to receive funding.
Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile’s mission is to provide fun and engaging opportunities to interact with books and continue growing as a reader. Students will have activities and books that encourage imagination and exploration of their subjects. We serve children, youth and families in northwestern Vermont who are unable to go to go to their local library, are migrant farm workers, or are in childcare and after school programs. The bookmobile provides learning opportunities for youth and training opportunities for caregivers.
Funds will be used to expand our Little Readers program to provide training and support to childcare providers. The Little Readers Program provides stories, activities, and books to childcare providers around Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. This funding will help us to provide two literacy training workshops to providers in the form of webinars or in person sessions. This funding will provide materials and books for the providers to take with them and implement in their programs. Training will surround helping childcare providers evaluate materials and support phonological awareness for the children in their care. Childcare providers will be able to help their children engage with books and stories through interactive activities, storytelling, and conversation.
Please make your check out to:
Vermont Adult Learning with FGI Bookmobile in the subject line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
At our February 8, 2022 meeting, members selected Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile’s as the non-profit to receive funding.
Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile’s mission is to provide fun and engaging opportunities to interact with books and continue growing as a reader. Students will have activities and books that encourage imagination and exploration of their subjects. We serve children, youth and families in northwestern Vermont who are unable to go to go to their local library, are migrant farm workers, or are in childcare and after school programs. The bookmobile provides learning opportunities for youth and training opportunities for caregivers.
Funds will be used to expand our Little Readers program to provide training and support to childcare providers. The Little Readers Program provides stories, activities, and books to childcare providers around Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. This funding will help us to provide two literacy training workshops to providers in the form of webinars or in person sessions. This funding will provide materials and books for the providers to take with them and implement in their programs. Training will surround helping childcare providers evaluate materials and support phonological awareness for the children in their care. Childcare providers will be able to help their children engage with books and stories through interactive activities, storytelling, and conversation.
Please make your check out to:
Vermont Adult Learning with FGI Bookmobile in the subject line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
TOTAL DONATED: $3,300
At our November 9, 2021 meeting members selected Rock Steady Boxing as the non-profit to receive funding. This program operates under Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center in St. Albans. Rock Steady Boxing St. Albans’ Mission is to empower individuals with Parkinson’s to “Fight Back” in a positive and social environment. The training is fun and vigorous; meant to improve quality of life. The training will be adapted for all levels of ability.
The funds will support:
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center with Rock Steady Boxing in the memo line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
At our November 9, 2021 meeting members selected Rock Steady Boxing as the non-profit to receive funding. This program operates under Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center in St. Albans. Rock Steady Boxing St. Albans’ Mission is to empower individuals with Parkinson’s to “Fight Back” in a positive and social environment. The training is fun and vigorous; meant to improve quality of life. The training will be adapted for all levels of ability.
The funds will support:
- Scholarship funds for participants to relieve any financial barriers for affected members
- The initial setup of an Affiliated Rock Steady Boxing St. Albans program
- Certification
- Minimum of 4 Head Coaches: Certification $899/ per coach
- Minimum of 6 Assistant Coaches: $399.00/per coach
- Punching Bags: Heavy bags, tethered bags, speed bags, and gloves
- Coaches Body Shield & Misc. Equipment
- Weighted balls, Agility Ladders
- Therapy balance balls
- Free weights
- Materials to address fine motor skills
- Miscellaneous supplies
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center with Rock Steady Boxing in the memo line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Annette Hannah
Champlain Insuring
17 First Street
Swanton, VT 05488
TOTAL DONATED: $3,250
The Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a better awareness, appreciation, conservation, and responsible utilization of the Missisquoi NWR. The Friends and Refuge focuses on our local communities in regards to wildlife oriented recreation and education. The Friends will use the funds to provide educational programs for students from local schools as well as the community.
The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1943 to provide habitat for migratory birds. It consists of 6,729 acres, mostly wetland habitats, which support a variety of migratory birds and other wildlife. The 900 acre Maquam bog is designated as a Research Natural Area and the refuge was designated as an Important Bird Area in partnership with the Audubon Society.
The Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a better awareness, appreciation, conservation, and responsible utilization of the Missisquoi NWR. The Friends and Refuge focuses on our local communities in regards to wildlife oriented recreation and education. The Friends will use the funds to provide educational programs for students from local schools as well as the community.
The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1943 to provide habitat for migratory birds. It consists of 6,729 acres, mostly wetland habitats, which support a variety of migratory birds and other wildlife. The 900 acre Maquam bog is designated as a Research Natural Area and the refuge was designated as an Important Bird Area in partnership with the Audubon Society.
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TOTAL DONATED: $3,550
United Way’s Working Bridges is an innovative program designed to improve job retention, stability, and advancement by supporting employees with available community resources. Using the workplace as a platform for social services and support, Working Bridges helps working Vermonters to reach stability and thrive.
Funds from 100 Women Who Care-Franklin County will provide the following support:
• When employees access help from a Working Bridges Resource Coordinator and receive financial coaching, having access to small funds to cover gas or groceries can alleviate strain and help workers gain stability, especially when employees are over-income for basic supports but not financially stable. By adding some flexibility to their budgets, workers can allocate resources where they are needed most in a crisis.
• Through 100 Women Who Care's support, $50 gift cards to local Franklin County grocery and gas options will be provided to Franklin County residents who are experiencing scarcity of resources and working with a Resource Coordinator. Some workers may receive multiple cards depending on need.
• This financial support will bolster the stability of Franklin County residents and provide a needed boost for some who are struggling with unmet needs that interfere with their ability to maintain employment in times of great strain.
United Way’s Working Bridges is an innovative program designed to improve job retention, stability, and advancement by supporting employees with available community resources. Using the workplace as a platform for social services and support, Working Bridges helps working Vermonters to reach stability and thrive.
Funds from 100 Women Who Care-Franklin County will provide the following support:
• When employees access help from a Working Bridges Resource Coordinator and receive financial coaching, having access to small funds to cover gas or groceries can alleviate strain and help workers gain stability, especially when employees are over-income for basic supports but not financially stable. By adding some flexibility to their budgets, workers can allocate resources where they are needed most in a crisis.
• Through 100 Women Who Care's support, $50 gift cards to local Franklin County grocery and gas options will be provided to Franklin County residents who are experiencing scarcity of resources and working with a Resource Coordinator. Some workers may receive multiple cards depending on need.
• This financial support will bolster the stability of Franklin County residents and provide a needed boost for some who are struggling with unmet needs that interfere with their ability to maintain employment in times of great strain.
TOTAL DONATED: $3,050
Thanks to the 30 members who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, February 9th. We had two excellent presentations and the charity selected was Spectrum Youth & Family Services. Founded in 1970, Spectrum is a nationally recognized leader in helping youth ages 12-26 and their families turn their lives around. Each year, they serve 1,500 teenagers, young adults, and their family members. Their programs for youth are centered in Burlington and St. Albans. Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers are places for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or phone, do laundry, get clothing, take a shower, and get other basic needs met. They currently have one drop-in center in downtown Burlington and are opening a new drop-in center in St. Albans in February 2021. Funding from 100 Women Who Care-Franklin County will be used to support their food program at the new St. Albans Drop-In Center.
Please check out Spectrum Youth & Family Services website for additional information on the services they provide and other ways you can support their work.
Please make your check out to
Spectrum Youth & Family Services
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
Thanks to the 30 members who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, February 9th. We had two excellent presentations and the charity selected was Spectrum Youth & Family Services. Founded in 1970, Spectrum is a nationally recognized leader in helping youth ages 12-26 and their families turn their lives around. Each year, they serve 1,500 teenagers, young adults, and their family members. Their programs for youth are centered in Burlington and St. Albans. Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers are places for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or phone, do laundry, get clothing, take a shower, and get other basic needs met. They currently have one drop-in center in downtown Burlington and are opening a new drop-in center in St. Albans in February 2021. Funding from 100 Women Who Care-Franklin County will be used to support their food program at the new St. Albans Drop-In Center.
Please check out Spectrum Youth & Family Services website for additional information on the services they provide and other ways you can support their work.
Please make your check out to
Spectrum Youth & Family Services
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
TOTAL DONATED: $2,650
Thanks to all who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, November 10th. We had a lovely meeting with three wonderful presentations but, alas, we could only select one to receive the funds this quarter. Franklin County Home Health Agency will receive our collective donation to purchase a nursing medical mannequin (Geri). "Geri" simulates many nursing and medical procedures as well as a wide variety of basic care needs and will benefit current staff as well as orientation of recently graduated nurses.
Please check out Franklin County Home Health Agency for additional information on the services they provide and other ways you can support their work.
Please make your check out to
Franklin County Home Health Agency, Inc.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 0547
Thanks to all who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, November 10th. We had a lovely meeting with three wonderful presentations but, alas, we could only select one to receive the funds this quarter. Franklin County Home Health Agency will receive our collective donation to purchase a nursing medical mannequin (Geri). "Geri" simulates many nursing and medical procedures as well as a wide variety of basic care needs and will benefit current staff as well as orientation of recently graduated nurses.
Please check out Franklin County Home Health Agency for additional information on the services they provide and other ways you can support their work.
Please make your check out to
Franklin County Home Health Agency, Inc.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 0547
TOTAL DONATED: $3,000
Thanks to all who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2020. After a very close vote, we are pleased to let you know that the Northwest Family Foods in St. Albans was selected to receive funds this quarter. The funds will be used to modify the St. Albans location to accommodate COVID19 health and safety guidelines. These modifications will keep employees and clients safe by adding plastic shields between clients and staff, developing a system that encourages spacing between clients while waiting for services as well as other health, safety, and social distancing measures to limit the spread of illness.
Northwest Family Foods is a part of Franklin Grand Isle Community Action (FGICA), itself a division of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), a 501c(3) nonprofit that was incorporated in 1965, and is one of five Community Action Agencies in Vermont. CVOEO serves primarily the northwestern corner of the state -- Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden, and Addison Counties. We share the mission of CVOEO, "to address fundamental issues of economic, social, and racial justice and to work with low-income people to achieve economic independence"
Please make your check for $50 out to
CVOEO and add Northwest Family Foods in the memo line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
Check out Northwest Family Foods web site for more information on their services.
Thanks to all who attended our Zoom meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2020. After a very close vote, we are pleased to let you know that the Northwest Family Foods in St. Albans was selected to receive funds this quarter. The funds will be used to modify the St. Albans location to accommodate COVID19 health and safety guidelines. These modifications will keep employees and clients safe by adding plastic shields between clients and staff, developing a system that encourages spacing between clients while waiting for services as well as other health, safety, and social distancing measures to limit the spread of illness.
Northwest Family Foods is a part of Franklin Grand Isle Community Action (FGICA), itself a division of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), a 501c(3) nonprofit that was incorporated in 1965, and is one of five Community Action Agencies in Vermont. CVOEO serves primarily the northwestern corner of the state -- Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden, and Addison Counties. We share the mission of CVOEO, "to address fundamental issues of economic, social, and racial justice and to work with low-income people to achieve economic independence"
Please make your check for $50 out to
CVOEO and add Northwest Family Foods in the memo line
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
Check out Northwest Family Foods web site for more information on their services.
February 2020 Charity Funded
TOTAL DONATED: $2,800
The JMMY Center (James Messier Memorial Youth Center) was built in 2009 with the support of the Georgia Community to provide a safe, comfortable place for the youth of the area to gather for activities. Support for the JMMY Center includes grants, private donors, an annual fund raiser called the "JMMY Run", and school bus drop off. JMMY Center has no employees; everyone involved is a volunteer. The building is located at/connecting to the property of Georgia Plains Baptist Church, however, does not use JMMY funds or facility to support any religious organization. The day to day operation of the JMMY Center is overseen by a Board of Directors. The JMMY Center plans to use donated funds for activities that help prevent youth risk behavior. JMMY Center would like to provide programming for outdoor activities and purchase sports equipment, games, and other items for outdoor and indoor use. After school projects include such things as constructing bird houses, building mouse trap racers, and other fun items that teach valuable skills in a hands on manner. Periodic outings could include hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, and photography.
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
JMMY Center
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
The JMMY Center (James Messier Memorial Youth Center) was built in 2009 with the support of the Georgia Community to provide a safe, comfortable place for the youth of the area to gather for activities. Support for the JMMY Center includes grants, private donors, an annual fund raiser called the "JMMY Run", and school bus drop off. JMMY Center has no employees; everyone involved is a volunteer. The building is located at/connecting to the property of Georgia Plains Baptist Church, however, does not use JMMY funds or facility to support any religious organization. The day to day operation of the JMMY Center is overseen by a Board of Directors. The JMMY Center plans to use donated funds for activities that help prevent youth risk behavior. JMMY Center would like to provide programming for outdoor activities and purchase sports equipment, games, and other items for outdoor and indoor use. After school projects include such things as constructing bird houses, building mouse trap racers, and other fun items that teach valuable skills in a hands on manner. Periodic outings could include hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, and photography.
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
JMMY Center
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
TOTAL DONATED: $3,150
The November 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County is Franklin County Animal Rescue.
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
Franklin County Animal Rescue
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
Franklin County Animal Rescue promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont by providing temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community. The largest part of their budget is spent on medical care for the animals that pass through their doors.
The funds received will be used to offset cost to spay-neuter cats and dogs at the shelter. It will also be used to offer reduce adoption costs for the elderly population as well as veterans. Spay-neuter is the key to reducing pet overpopulation and euthanasia. They are committed to spay-neutering every animal they place – and they hold onto young kittens and puppies – even those who have been adopted - until they are old enough to be spayed or neutered to ensure that it happens.
The November 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County is Franklin County Animal Rescue.
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
Franklin County Animal Rescue
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
Franklin County Animal Rescue promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont by providing temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community. The largest part of their budget is spent on medical care for the animals that pass through their doors.
The funds received will be used to offset cost to spay-neuter cats and dogs at the shelter. It will also be used to offer reduce adoption costs for the elderly population as well as veterans. Spay-neuter is the key to reducing pet overpopulation and euthanasia. They are committed to spay-neutering every animal they place – and they hold onto young kittens and puppies – even those who have been adopted - until they are old enough to be spayed or neutered to ensure that it happens.
TOTAL DONATED: $2,600
The August 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County donations is CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc. For over 20 years, CarePartners has provided a warm, stimulating & home-like place for frail adults to spend the day keeping them healthy & living in their own homes. Families & caregivers gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe, happy & being cared for, while they go to work, run errands or take a well-deserved break.
CarePartners serves adults with dementia and/or physical limitations in Franklin and northern Grand Isle Counties. CarePartners supports frail adults and their caregivers in their efforts to remain at home. We do this by: providing meaningful and stimulation activities; professional help with personal care needs; monitoring of health conditions; healthy meals and snacks; social interactions with others; reassurance; and information, referrals, education and emotional support.
The donated funds will be used for new creative and ongoing educational supplies that enhance and support the health, happiness, and safety of the frail adult clients at CarePartners.
If you were unable to attend the meeting....
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc.
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
The August 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County donations is CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc. For over 20 years, CarePartners has provided a warm, stimulating & home-like place for frail adults to spend the day keeping them healthy & living in their own homes. Families & caregivers gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe, happy & being cared for, while they go to work, run errands or take a well-deserved break.
CarePartners serves adults with dementia and/or physical limitations in Franklin and northern Grand Isle Counties. CarePartners supports frail adults and their caregivers in their efforts to remain at home. We do this by: providing meaningful and stimulation activities; professional help with personal care needs; monitoring of health conditions; healthy meals and snacks; social interactions with others; reassurance; and information, referrals, education and emotional support.
The donated funds will be used for new creative and ongoing educational supplies that enhance and support the health, happiness, and safety of the frail adult clients at CarePartners.
If you were unable to attend the meeting....
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc.
SEND YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
TOTAL DONATED: $2,900
The May 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care Franklin County donations is The Vermont Family Network (VFN) Puppets in Education program. The VFN empowers and supports all Vermont families of children with special needs. They provide experienced family to family support, information, and connection for families of children with disabilities/special health needs. Their vision is that all Vermont families help their children reach their potential.
Puppets in Education (PiE) was previously a stand-alone non-profit. As of September 1, 2017, it merged with Vermont Family Network and became a signature offering.Puppets in Education serves children in grades PK-8 plus teachers, families, and administrators. PIE teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy and to appreciate each other’s differences. They do this through educational programs for children and adults that utilize life-sized puppets who model effective leadership and problem-solving skills and demonstrate respect, compassion and inclusion in a diverse community. PiE relies on sponsorships, donations, and grants such as this to support their innovative work in schools. Schools value PiE's work and its impact, but are not able to support the full cost of the programs.
Support from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County will allow PiE to go into one Franklin County school at no cost and provide a day of programming to support students' social-emotional learning. The school may choose from over 20 programs and tailor the shows to their specific needs (Bullying Prevention, Cultural Diversity, Demystifying Autism, Abuse Prevention...and many more!).
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
Vermont Family Network (OR VFN) and add Puppets in Education (PiE) in the memo line.
MAIL YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
The May 2019 recipient of 100 Women Who Care Franklin County donations is The Vermont Family Network (VFN) Puppets in Education program. The VFN empowers and supports all Vermont families of children with special needs. They provide experienced family to family support, information, and connection for families of children with disabilities/special health needs. Their vision is that all Vermont families help their children reach their potential.
Puppets in Education (PiE) was previously a stand-alone non-profit. As of September 1, 2017, it merged with Vermont Family Network and became a signature offering.Puppets in Education serves children in grades PK-8 plus teachers, families, and administrators. PIE teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy and to appreciate each other’s differences. They do this through educational programs for children and adults that utilize life-sized puppets who model effective leadership and problem-solving skills and demonstrate respect, compassion and inclusion in a diverse community. PiE relies on sponsorships, donations, and grants such as this to support their innovative work in schools. Schools value PiE's work and its impact, but are not able to support the full cost of the programs.
Support from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County will allow PiE to go into one Franklin County school at no cost and provide a day of programming to support students' social-emotional learning. The school may choose from over 20 programs and tailor the shows to their specific needs (Bullying Prevention, Cultural Diversity, Demystifying Autism, Abuse Prevention...and many more!).
If you were unable to attend the meeting...
PLEASE SEND YOUR $50.00 CHECK ASAP MADE OUT TO
Vermont Family Network (OR VFN) and add Puppets in Education (PiE) in the memo line.
MAIL YOUR CHECK TO:
100 Women Who Care-Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
TOTAL DONATED: $3,150
We had a wonderful turnout at our meeting last night! We are pleased to report that Watershed Mentoring is the next recipient of funding from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County. Watershed Mentoring is an adult-youth mentoring program serving school-age children throughout Franklin County. The mission of Watershed Mentoring is to enrich the lives of youth and adults by providing the opportunity to develop positive and caring relationships with fellow community members. It’s our goal that every child who needs a mentor will find a match and have the opportunity to make a friend for life. “Children of promise” may need a little bit of a boost to succeed in school, develop positive friendships, try new sports, games, or creative activities. Mentoring helps kids feel more confident academically and socially.
Please make your check out to Franklin County Care Communities (or FCCC) and add
Watershed Mentoring in the memo line.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
We had a wonderful turnout at our meeting last night! We are pleased to report that Watershed Mentoring is the next recipient of funding from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County. Watershed Mentoring is an adult-youth mentoring program serving school-age children throughout Franklin County. The mission of Watershed Mentoring is to enrich the lives of youth and adults by providing the opportunity to develop positive and caring relationships with fellow community members. It’s our goal that every child who needs a mentor will find a match and have the opportunity to make a friend for life. “Children of promise” may need a little bit of a boost to succeed in school, develop positive friendships, try new sports, games, or creative activities. Mentoring helps kids feel more confident academically and socially.
Please make your check out to Franklin County Care Communities (or FCCC) and add
Watershed Mentoring in the memo line.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County
c/o Karyn Rocheleau
21 Summit Place
St. Albans, VT 05478
TOTAL DONATED: $3,400
Thanks to everyone who braved the snow and cold to attend the meeting tonight. We are pleased to report that Operation Happiness is the next recipient of funding from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County.
URGENT - SEND YOUR CHECK NOW!
Make your check out to United Way of Northwest Vermont (or UWNWVT) and add Operation Happiness in the memo line.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County, c/o Karyn Rocheleau, 21 Summit Place, St. Albans, VT 05478
Operation Happiness provides food baskets, toys, hats/mittens, and new and gently used coats/clothing to over 1,000 needy families in the Franklin and Grand Isle Counties during the holiday season. Our goal is to help any family in need and to unite our community while bringing the true meaning of Christmas to all.
Each year they purchase staple items for food boxes as well as give out $10.00-$15.00 meat voucher to redeem at Hannaford stores in Franklin County. This year their bill for food and vouchers totaled $17,200. Toys purchased this year totaled $4,300.
They serve anyone who wants to register for Operation Happiness. The elderly, single men and women, and of course families with children. This equates to over 1,000 families that receive help during the holidays from this organization.
Thanks to everyone who braved the snow and cold to attend the meeting tonight. We are pleased to report that Operation Happiness is the next recipient of funding from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County.
URGENT - SEND YOUR CHECK NOW!
Make your check out to United Way of Northwest Vermont (or UWNWVT) and add Operation Happiness in the memo line.
Mail your check to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County, c/o Karyn Rocheleau, 21 Summit Place, St. Albans, VT 05478
Operation Happiness provides food baskets, toys, hats/mittens, and new and gently used coats/clothing to over 1,000 needy families in the Franklin and Grand Isle Counties during the holiday season. Our goal is to help any family in need and to unite our community while bringing the true meaning of Christmas to all.
Each year they purchase staple items for food boxes as well as give out $10.00-$15.00 meat voucher to redeem at Hannaford stores in Franklin County. This year their bill for food and vouchers totaled $17,200. Toys purchased this year totaled $4,300.
They serve anyone who wants to register for Operation Happiness. The elderly, single men and women, and of course families with children. This equates to over 1,000 families that receive help during the holidays from this organization.
TOTAL DONATED: $3,250
At our August 21, 2018 meeting we selected Voices Against Violence as our next recipient of funding.
Chapter members please make out your check to Voices Against Violence and send to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County, c/o Karyn Rocheleau, 21 Summit Place, St. Albans, VT 05478
Voices serves people (adults and children) who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Last fiscal year Voices served 534 adults and 321 children. When domestic violence victims with pets consider fleeing abusive homes and there is no safe place to house their pets, they have little choice but: (1) to remain in their homes and subject themselves, their children and their pets to continued violence, (2) to flee with children and pets and become homeless, or (3) to flee and leave their pets behind. Because victims understand the extent of the harm that their abusers will likely inflict upon their pets, if left behind, many victims simply remain in violent relationships. By providing a safe environment for both victims and their pets, Voices will be able to provide increased options and safety for people experiencing domestic violence and their pets.
This funding will allow them to offering pet-housing options helps families by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together. Multiple choices in how to implement pet-housing ensure that there is a solution for every domestic violence shelter that includes partnerships with the Animal shelter and local Veterinaries.
Funds would be used to purchase needed equipment (crates, outside shelters), and supplies such as food. In addition funds, will be used to off set the costs of sheltering at the Human Society, if needed, and medical care with local veterinaries.
At our August 21, 2018 meeting we selected Voices Against Violence as our next recipient of funding.
Chapter members please make out your check to Voices Against Violence and send to:
100 Women Who Care Franklin County, c/o Karyn Rocheleau, 21 Summit Place, St. Albans, VT 05478
Voices serves people (adults and children) who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Last fiscal year Voices served 534 adults and 321 children. When domestic violence victims with pets consider fleeing abusive homes and there is no safe place to house their pets, they have little choice but: (1) to remain in their homes and subject themselves, their children and their pets to continued violence, (2) to flee with children and pets and become homeless, or (3) to flee and leave their pets behind. Because victims understand the extent of the harm that their abusers will likely inflict upon their pets, if left behind, many victims simply remain in violent relationships. By providing a safe environment for both victims and their pets, Voices will be able to provide increased options and safety for people experiencing domestic violence and their pets.
This funding will allow them to offering pet-housing options helps families by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together. Multiple choices in how to implement pet-housing ensure that there is a solution for every domestic violence shelter that includes partnerships with the Animal shelter and local Veterinaries.
Funds would be used to purchase needed equipment (crates, outside shelters), and supplies such as food. In addition funds, will be used to off set the costs of sheltering at the Human Society, if needed, and medical care with local veterinaries.
TOTAL DONATED: $3,150
Congratulations to Franklin County Home Health Agency selected at the May 1st meeting as the 2nd recipient of donations from the 72 current members of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County.
What we are supporting...
Franklin County Home Health Agency (FCHHA) established The Rugg Johnson Fund, named in honor of the organization founders, to ensure their vision prospers into the future by helping attract and retain the very best health care personnel. Our gift to this fund will help support the FCHHA staff through initiatives like scholarship, training and recognition programs. This support will fund staff training and development for specialty certifications to allow our community to have home visiting clinicians and staff that are experts in different areas of clinical care. This will allow our community to have clinically excellent clinicians providing home care services in the Franklin County community.
Congratulations to Franklin County Home Health Agency selected at the May 1st meeting as the 2nd recipient of donations from the 72 current members of 100 Women Who Care - Franklin County.
What we are supporting...
Franklin County Home Health Agency (FCHHA) established The Rugg Johnson Fund, named in honor of the organization founders, to ensure their vision prospers into the future by helping attract and retain the very best health care personnel. Our gift to this fund will help support the FCHHA staff through initiatives like scholarship, training and recognition programs. This support will fund staff training and development for specialty certifications to allow our community to have home visiting clinicians and staff that are experts in different areas of clinical care. This will allow our community to have clinically excellent clinicians providing home care services in the Franklin County community.
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TOTAL DONATED: $3,000
At our February 23rd meeting, 100 Women Who Care-Franklin County selected Timmy’s Kids as the recipient of a collective donation from our chapter of 100 Women Who Care. The donation will support the Swanton Teen Center and Tim’s House and these donations from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County will support programs that provide financial planning and work education to parents as well as emotional support and mentorship to young children. The Swanton Teen Center regularly hosts 15-20 students on an average school night. The numbers are higher on Thursday nights when a hot meal is provided and discussions around healthy choices and everyday challenges for teens are open, honest and supporting. Tim’s House supported almost 150 families and individuals in 2017. There are currently 76 adults and 39 children on the waiting list. Tim’s House has the highest percent success of all shelters in Vermont with almost 80% never needing homeless support again. If you were not able to attend the meeting Tuesday, February 27th, please make out a check to Timmy’s Kids, Inc. in the amount of $50.00 and mail it to 100 Women Who Care Franklin County, c/o Karyn Rocheleau, 21 Summit Place, St. Albans, VT 05478. |