ELORA – The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington chapter held their December meeting at the Lighthouse Restaurant at the Grand River Raceway.
In keeping with the Christmas spirit, there were several draws for door prizes which added to the fun.
Organizers thanked those who provided prizes.
100 Women Who Care – Representation at the December meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington included, from left: executive committee member Deborah Whale, member Sarah Bowers-Peter, program coordinator from Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington, executive members Judy Dirksen, Kay Ayres, Helen Edwards and member Janice Benson, managing director of the Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise.
Three deserving charities were drawn from the basket and nominators made a short presentation about each charity.
The December winning charity was Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington and as such they received over $10,000 from the 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington group.
While ballots were being counted, the September winning charity – Raw Carrot Gourmet Soup Enterprise was given the opportunity to express their sincere thanks for the gift of $10,000.
Managing director of the Raw Carrot Gourmet Soup Enterprise Janice Benson provided a brief summary of what the money was used.
Benson explained the organization is a social enterprise that employs people with disabilities to make soup.
Benson said the organization has purchased some new cooking equipment and new freezers.
The local group is cooking 25 per cent more soup than last year which means more people are able to experience the satisfaction of gainful employment and through marketing and promotional efforts, they have been able to expand their retail presence.
This means more people can purchase the soup which in turn leads to more soup needing to be made which means more people can be employed
Benson described it as a win-win-win and the Raw Carrot Gourmet Soup Enterprise was very grateful to the 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington for their valuable contribution.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington is March 16 at the Alma Community Centre.
Doors open at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7pm sharp.
Members will draw names of three charities, hear a short presentation on each and vote for one of them.
Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington will be in attendance and give a report of how the group plans to use the $10,000 in donations from the 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington Chapter was formed in 2018 with the first meeting held in September.
Meeting four times a year in various locations throughout Wellington County, 100 (and more) compassionate women get together for one hour with meetings beginning at 7pm.
Member are encouraged to make at least one nomination of a registered charity of their choice to be considered (by random draw and vote) and gifted with $10,000 or more.
Each of member of the group donates $100 to the chosen charity. With 100 members per meeting, the donation quickly adds up to $10,000.
It is such a simple way to make a huge impact in rural Wellington.
Those wishing to attend a meeting as a visitor will be welcomed with no obligation.
To find out more, please check it out at www.100wwcrw.com or on Facebook: 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington
