Wasn’t that a party?! I hope you were able to attend the Grant Awards Celebration on March 29 to participate in awarding a record $366,000 in grants for our chapter, bringing Impact100 Martin’s total to exactly $1.4 million in six years. Because of YOU, we are having a big impact in Martin County. Please take a minute to read the Grants Committee update. I think you’ll be pleased and impressed with how quickly our most recent grants have had a ripple effect, leading to other sources of funding and project expansion. Wow, that was fast!
Over the past 20 years, Impact100 chapters have awarded $123 million in grants and, in some ways, we’re just getting started. New chapters have started largely by word of mouth (with some big help from People magazine, as you’ll read in Wendy Steele’s book, “Invitation to Impact”). But Wendy is getting ready to take things to a whole new level through her book and expansion of Impact100 Global. Her book isn’t just the “why” we do what we do through Impact100, but is a blueprint for community transformation, with a window into her soul and her belief in the power of women to get things done. You will love this book!
Thank you for being a part of this movement. You will hear from us throughout the summer with updates on our strategic plan for 2023/2024, our new Board Members, and news from our nonprofit partners. Have a happy and healthy summer!
Impact100 founder Wendy Steeles’s debut book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation shares her personal journey of building one of today’s most powerful grassroots organizations and invites women to become part of the solution by impacting their very own communities. Part business book, part memoir, Invitation to Impact provides insights for catalyzing meaningful change by giving women a seat at the table and a chance to join the movement—or spark one within themselves.
What a wonderful Monday morning with Joan Gibbons, Grant Cochair, and Maureen Cotter, Impact100 Martin President, as they gathered with our nonprofit leaders and the Community Foundation to sign agreements and funding for impactful projects!
First, Valerie Gaynor, coordinator of the Environmental studies center (ESC) along with ESC Council President, Colin Radebaugh and Treasurer, Mary Hutchison. The excitement was in the air as they shared plans for revitalizing the Wet Lab with much-needed replacement tanks, air conditioning and more!
Education Foundation of Martin County, Executive Director Lisa Rhodes shared the work already being done at several middle schools in preparation for the career exploration labs. With much coordination and collaboration, Ms. Rhodes expects the labs to be operational within the first few weeks of the coming school year!
Kiwanis of Stuart Board member, Alex Ralicki, shared great news regarding the catalyst of this merit award of 33K impacting the support from the city of Stuart… we can expect to see the full age 7-12 playground completed by the end of this year… wow!! Talk about the ripple effect!
The morning concluded with delight as MCPal President, Noel VelValle shared the plans coming for his program bringing fitness and leadership skills development to children in areas of need within Martin County.
Next, the Merit Award of $33,000 going to the Martin County Library Foundation will be utilized to support the initial project idea of a digital librarian supporting the securement of historical artifacts for years to come.
Over the coming year, each of these nonprofit leaders will provide quarterly updates on the progress and impact of their projects. We will share more photos throughout the year and are working on opportunities for members to “see your impact” through onsite visits in the coming year. Look for announcements in future newsletters.
Thanks to our Impact100 Martin members, the ripple effect continues…
Being a Realtor, and serving the community of Martin County, it was second nature to want to get behind Impact 100 Martin. I provide a unique blend of experience, skill and talent and cater it to my Client’s specific Real Estate needs. I honed my skills and experience in one of the most highly competitive markets in the United States, Coastal California. Having visited Martin County for the past 40 years to be with family, we knew this would someday be our home. I am excited to be with Coldwell Banker, which mirrors my mission to provide my clients with the utmost honesty and integrity. If you have any questions or would like a free home evaluation, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Join Impact100 members from around the world at this year’s 2023 Global Conference from Wednesday, June 21 to Friday, June 23, in Detroit, Michigan
This year’s theme is "Telling Your Story with Passion and Purpose."
Three reasons to attend!!
Amplify your voice, clarify your story, and increase your skills at the Impact100 Global Conference 2023 - professionally and personally - for your chapter and yourself.
Gain real-life examples of best practices from Impact100 Chapters in multiple sizes and stages of growth.
Connect and create your future with other Impact100 women.
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