The following is a press release issued by the Community Foundation of Mendocino:
With an established history of successful, focused giving across the globe, the 100 Women Strong model will host its fourth event on the Mendocino Coast on Wednesday, October 16, at Eagles Hall, 201 N. Corry Street in Fort Bragg. Snacks and wine will begin at 5:30 p.m. the program will start promptly at 6 p.m. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, the volunteer initiative will award up to $10,000 to a local nonprofit.
A small group of coastal women launched the inaugural 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast event in 2023. The community showed up in force to support this simple, effective, and impactful movement that celebrates the power of nonprofits and collective giving; raising and distributing $56,500 since the launch!
Once again, we invite community members to donate $100, individually or as a group, before the event on October 16. Three local nonprofits will present a 5-minute presentation, with a 5-minute question period, on their purpose, mission, impact, and need. Each person who has donated and is in attendance will place their vote, and the winner will be announced “live.” The awarded organization will receive all donations up to $10,000; if the effort raises over $10,000, the remainder will be shared with the other two nonprofits. The nonprofits featured at the event are Circle of Horses., Gloriana Musical Theatre, and Pacific Environmental Education Center.
100 Women Strong is a movement of women and their loved ones committed to amplifying individual impact through collective giving. While focusing on women as a mobilizing force, people of all genders are invited to contribute and attend the event.
100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast will hold biannual actions. The proceeding nonprofit selections come from community nominations and include any nonprofit organization that is a 501c3 in good standing, has existed for at least a year, and has a presence on the Mendocino Coast. If you have a nonprofit that you would like to nominate, contribute to, and attend the event, you can submit your nomination and help determine the Spring 2025 nonprofit nominees.
For more information, please contact coastal100womenstrong@gmail.com or visit https:/ / communityfound.org/ community/ leadership-projects/ 100-women-strong-mendocino coast/ for information and to donate.
