100 Women Who Care
Manistee County along with 100 Men Who Care Manistee saw record giving at their
second quarter meetings in April. With collection complete for both the men and
the women’s care groups, combined, members gave $9,375 during their one-hour
meetings.
The women selected The Prom Boutique, an organization
founded by Adelle Falan in 2004 as part of the Manistee County Human Services
Collaborative Body’s “In Their Shoes” event. The Boutique provides young women
in Manistee County with free gowns, shoes, and jewelry for prom, homecoming and
similar events. The Boutique has a permanent location in The Briny Building
that rivals any quality retail bridal and dress shop.
According the Falan, the $6,600 raised in April by 100
Women Who Care will be used in part to purchase dresses in sizes they lack,
help with dress cleaning costs, and to purchase accessories the girls often
need. They operate exclusively with an all-volunteer staff.
The Meals on Wheels program was the recipient of $2,750
from 100 Men Who Care. This program provides meals to the homebound throughout
the county. An additional $25 was given by a donor to another agency that
presented at the women’s group.
“We are nearing our goal of 100 members,” said Jennie
Marie Naffie, co-founder of 100 Women Who Care in Manistee County. “This is
just so exciting. I love to learn about all these important agencies in our
county…and I love the energy in the room. These women take this process
seriously.”
At each one-hour meeting, members hear from three agencies
then vote on the agency they want to fund that quarter. The groups meet for one
hour in January, April, July, and October. Members know when they sign on that
they will only be asked to attend four meetings per year, for one hour each,
and to write a check for $100 to the selected agency at each meeting.
No ticket sales, no bake sales, no fuss. Just effective,
efficient short meetings that significantly fund deserving agencies in Manistee
County. Every dollar raised stays in the County. Over $70,000 has been raised
to date from 100 Who Care members in Manistee County.
Meetings
are open to everyone. Meetings are held
at The Bungalow Inn in Manistee, MI from 5:30-6:30 pm. For more information contact Judy
Crockett at womensnetworkmanistee@gmail.com
PHOTO: Adalle Falan, Founder of The Prom Boutique in Manistee County, MI and Judy Crockett, Co-founder of 100 Women Who Care Manistee County
