Clinton Township Newsletter

2 4 m a y 2 0 2 4 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M On Tuesday, May 7, Wendy Steele, founder of Global Impact 100, will be the featured speaker at a night of networking, education, and inspiration at Roman Jewelers in Bridgewater from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Impact100 Hunterdon is the newest chapter of the Global Impact100 initiative and joins other existing chapters throughout New Jersey and the tri-state area. Impact100 Founder, Wendy Steele, will share what inspired her to start what is now a global organization with 70+ chapters in the United States and beyond and over $140 million dollars granted to transform communities. Impact100 was founded by Wendy Steele in 2001 in response to feeling as though women's roles in philanthropy needed a new way to be expanded and encouraged. Wendy launched the organization with the goal of empowering women to see themselves as activists through utilizing large grants to transform their communities. In a recent TEDTalk, Wendy expressed concern about the decline in overall giving and individual donations reported by Giving USA. She said, "Generosity is the most powerful lever we have to change the world, and everyone can do it." The Impact100 model is simple: at least 100 women come together to donate at least $1,000 each so that a $100,000 transformational grant can be made to a local charity. Grants are available to eligible nonprofits across five broad focus areas: Arts & Culture; Family; Education; Health & Wellness; and Environment, Preservation, and Recreation. Impact100 is dedicated to offering women a framework to help take their philanthropic work to the next level, making a transformational difference in their communities. Impact100 is a place for women who care deeply, who dream wildly, and who believe that, together, they are an unstoppable force for good. Founded in 2023 in partnership with Binnacle House Community Foundation, Impact100 Hunterdon believes that women have the power to transform the Hunterdon community through collective giving. The new chapter is driving towards a goal of 100 women in membership by June 30th, 2024. They intend to announce the grant process and begin accepting grant applications by mid-July and award a $100,000 transformational grant to a Hunterdon County nonprofit in November. More than just a fundraising effort, Impact100 Hunterdon provides events, networking, and educational opportunities to gather women together and become a collective force for good. The group aims to spread awareness about the needs i n H u n t e r d o n County, the work that Hunterdon n o n p r o f i t s a r e doing, and how e v e r y o n e c a n make a difference. All interested w o m e n a r e encouraged to come to the May 7 event to find out more and be inspired by this incredible initiative. More information is available at: www. Impact100Hunterdon.org. Anyone interested in attending the May 7th event with Wendy Steele at Roman Jewelers is asked to RSVP to Binnacle House CEO, Lawrence Brooks, at: lbrooks@binnaclehouse.org. Since 1989, and for four generations, Roman Jewelers has been dedicated to the jewelry business as well as its customers and the community. Located at 500 Commons Way in Bridgewater, NJ, Roman Jewelers is known for carrying the finest luxury jewelry brands and an impressive selection of diamonds and bridal jewelry. They provide custom-design services and jewelry repair. Roman Jewelers was recently recognized by the Rothman Institute at Fairleigh Dickinson University as NJ's Family Business of the Year. For more information: Lawrence Brooks, CEO at 973-207-2880. lbrooks@binnaclehouse.org. https://impact100hunterdon.org. Impact100 Hunterdon celebrates St. Patrick's Day! i m P A C t 1 0 0 g l o b A l F o u n D e r s u P P o r t s n e w e s t l o C A l C h A P t e r Impact100 Global Founder, Wendy Steele, will talk about her inspiration for Global Impact100 at Roman Jewelers on May 7!

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