TOGETHER, we IMPACT the people and causes in our community.
“It’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s about being able to touch someone’s life.”
In 2017, a group of local women met in Annapolis, Maryland with the idea of creating a different kind of philanthropy in our community. They were passionate about making a significant impact that was both local and transformational.
The inspiration came from a group of similarly-minded women in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2001. Wendy Steele had the idea to promote philanthropy among women and mobilized close friends and business associates to form a nonprofit operating as IMPACT. The concept was simple, yet ambitious: recruit 100 women to donate $1,000 each to fund a grant to a local nonprofit that would transform their efforts and positively impact the community. The birth of this chapter was the catalyst for the now 60+ Impact 100 chapters worldwide.
Leveraging their collective efforts and resources and armed with the success of other chapters, this small group of women in Annapolis created a viable plan of action to create Impact100 Greater Chesapeake.
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Meeting Where You Are
Club on the Go Bus, Boys and Girls Club Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Bringing the programing to the kids, who may not have the opportunity to participate in out-of-school-time programming was the was the result of our 2022 Impact100 grant. Club on the Go vehicles offer versatile workspaces, allowing staff members to vary programs and services depending on the needs and interests of the youth who participate.
Turning Houses into Homes
Barcoding System & Warehouse Storage, Hope For All
Efficiency was the outcome of the 2021 Impact100 grant. The purchase of a barcoding system, and warehouse storage options, will reduce the time it takes for Hope For All to turn a house into a home, through providing beds, furniture, household items, linens, clothing, and so much more, to the 300+ families they serve each year in Anne Arundel County.
Home Safety and Security
Urgent and Critical Home Renovations, Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County
Helping people return to their homes in a timely and safe manner encapsulates our 2020 Impact100 grant. The ability to immediately provide rehab and hospital-required home upgrades allows people to return and heal safely in the comfort of their own homes sooner and with the dignity they deserve.
Food Insecurity
Anne Arundel County Food Bank
The 2019 Impact100 grant was a food safety, storage, and distribution game changer for the food bank. With food donations down but an increased community need during COVID, food disposal due to infestation or improper storage has been eliminated.
Health & Wellness
Daily and Emergency Farm Vehicles - Maryland Therapeutic Riding
The 2018 inaugural Impact100 grant was immediately put to use to service the farm, protect its animals, expand its programs, and provide access and support to staff and clients with special needs.
What People Are Saying
“I’ve always been a donor. Collective giving allows me to be a philanthropist. Real impact, strong initiatives, and sustainable programs in our community can only happen when we work together. I’m thrilled to be a part of Impact100.”
— Jennifer Klepper
““As a small business owner, mom, and active member of several nonprofit organizations, I have been able to see the many needs of our community. It didn’t matter how many hours I spent volunteering or participating in raising money or supplies…I was always left wishing I could do MORE. When I learned about Impact100 and the true transformative impact it could have on our community and the various organizations that provide so much relief, support, and resources, I KNEW that I had to be a part of it. As a founding board member of Impact100, I’ve been able to see how the power of collective giving strengthens our community, it inspires me and connects me to others in a meaningful way. I’m so proud of Impact100 and the women who are coming together to make a difference.”
— AliceAnne Loftus
“I have grown up in Anne Arundel county and I have seen first-hand how life-changing nonprofit programs and charities in our community are on those who are struggling. Impact100 is a unique group of dedicated women whose mission is to directly serve the people of our county. I am committed to making my home and the community in which I choose to raise my family one that is focused on service, kindness, and helping one another. That is why I chose to be an Impact100 member!”
— Jennifer Arnold
Let’s Connect!
Would you like to find out more about Impact100? Do you or does a woman in your life want to become a member? Are you a nonprofit looking for more information about our grant process? We want to hear from you! Use the message box or send us an email, and we would be happy to chat with you.
Email
info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org