We are Women Who Care
We are like-minded women in the 1000 Islands who gather quarterly to raise money for local registered charities
Over $300,000 local donations generated to date
we look forward to welcoming you
At each meeting, members listen to pitches from the chosen local charities before casting secret ballot votes
Members provide individual $100 donations, which join together to create a substantial donation to a deserving local charity
New meeting location!
join us at the wedgewood retirement residence tuesday February 20st, 2024 at 6 p.m.
this time, we will count votes from home as well
If you do not feel comfortable meeting in person, we have developed a solution that allows everyone to have a vote, whether they are present or not.
Online nominations will be open:
Nominations will be gathered online in advance of the meeting. Prior to the meeting start, we will post the 3 chosen charities that will be voted on. This will allow the charities to prepare their presentation for the group that is present at the meeting.
Members will have the opportunity to vote from home, or in person at the meeting, and all votes will be counted together. (one vote per member, of course!)
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Recent Impact
“Your donation means so much. This program is having significant impacts on our youth and their future. Our students have found successes such as graduation from high school, catching up on credits, being accepted to college or finding the courage to seek treatment to address mental health and addictions. The students tell us Connections has made a difference in their life.”
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Thanks again to 100 Women Who Care Brockville. We are very appreciative of the donation we received.
The donation is being used to support our Connections Program. Connections was created to work with students in grades 6-12 who are showing evidence of disengaging from the school system as seen through non attendance, suspensions, progression towards suspensions or difficulty participating in school programming and with at-risk youth who have had or are moving towards contact with the criminal justice system. As part of a community response to these youth, Connections provides intensive, personalized academic, social and life skill development opportunities to build positive experiences. To foster continuing success, the primary focus is on re-integrating the youth into an engaged community network.
The program was strategically designed to assist youth who are facing barriers to developing strong emotional and social skills. We provide ample individualized supports which assist in the navigation and coordination of services for youth including mental health and addictions; work with a qualified teacher to create a personal achievement plan; and have access to the arts and recreation.
Connections provides structured activities and supports each weekday. Programming is provided by program staff, with the support of community volunteers and peer mentors. Each youth is provided quality 1-1 time as well as appropriate social interaction and life skills development time with other youth participants. Transportation is provided to eliminate barriers to participation. Positive connections with our students are keys to success at engaging and supporting our students. We are fortunate to have other organizations partner with us to provide onsite supports to counseling, employment supports, referrals etc.
Our Mission Statement: To improve educational outcomes and personal well-being for disengaged youth.
Our Vision: We are a program like no other to meet the needs of our students.
We Value The 7 R’s:Relationships, Relevance, Rigour, Resilience, Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic
This program relies heavily on grants and donations to operate. The funds donated to us will be used to support this program through staffing and program related costs.
Your donation means so much. This program is having significant impacts on our youth and their future. Our students have found successes such as graduation from high school, catching up on credits, being accepted to college or finding the courage to seek treatment to address mental health and addictions. The students tell us Connections has made a difference in their life.