Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens during a Charity Selection Month (February, May, August, November)?
On the last Wednesday of each Charity Selection Month, all of the local charities nominated by our members (by way of written submission) will be placed in a hat, with 3 charities being drawn (video of draw). Each committed Care Member will receive the 3 written presentations and a link to their voting ballot by email. Voting is open until the next evening with a chosen charity being declared by majority vote. Each Care Member sends in their contribution of $100 (or more) by e-transfer to us at 100WomenWhoCare.CK@gmail.com for the chosen charity. 100% of each member's donation goes to the selected charity and remains in Chatham-Kent. This results in a group donation of potentially $10,000 (or more) by a group of 100 (or more) like-minded caring women.
A record of all of our donations to local charitable programs can be found by clicking on the "Local Impact" tab.
**Only registered members of 100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent can nominate and vote**
2. Do I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes. Each individual Care Member who has given a donation (cheque, cash, or e-transfer) will receive a charitable tax receipt from the registered charity (or non-profit's sponsor).
3. What is my commitment, exactly?
This group is especially meant for Chatham-Kent women with big hearts, but limited time. We ask that you commit to be involved in the nomination and voting process during our 4 charity selection months: February, May, August and November; to ensure your contribution of $100 is included to each of the four winning Chatham-Kent charities; and to encourage other like-minded women to join us. In short, only about 1 hour and $400 per year!
4. How do I become a member?
Please complete your Commitment Form online. The online Registration & Commitment Form is available here. Quick and easy!
5. Am I able to join at anytime throughout the year?
Yes - we accept new Care Members at anytime - your 4-time commitment will begin with the first quarterly selection you are a part of the voting process/donation for.
6. How do I nominate a charity?
Nomination Forms are available under the Nominate tab. Please remember you must be a committed member
of 100+ Women Who Care to nominate a Chatham-Kent charity or non-profit and nominations must be received by the Monday prior to any draw date (last Wednesday of the Charity Selection month).
8. As a member of 100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent, do I have to nominate a charity?
All Care Members have the opportunity and are strongly encouraged to nominate a deserving local charity they feel needs our financial support; however, for the Chatham-Kent Chapter, this is optional - you do not have to nominate a charity.
9. Is any charity available for nomination?
Yes - the only criteria is that the charitable organization (or their sponsor) be able to provide a charitable tax receipt, and must serve the Chatham-Kent community. The core intent of 100+ Women Who Care is to assist those in immediate financial need locally.
10. How often can a charity be selected to receive our group donation?
Once a charity is selected to receive our donation, they will be eligible to be nominated again in 2 years.
11. What if someone else has nominated the same local charity?
Great! The odds of that charity being selected are increased and what a great way to network! Please keep in mind that we will always hear from 3 different local charities for each quarter and the Care Member that is first drawn will be the written presentation forwarded to members.
12. Can a Care Member nominate more than one Chatham-Kent charity or non-profit in need?
Yes! What a caring heart you have! The Nomination Form is quick and easy to fill out and is available here...good luck!
13. What happens after my 4-time commitment is completed?
Our hope for our local community is that you will continue on as a proud member of 100+ Women Who Care Chatham-Kent. Please contact us if you will not be continuing as a Care Member.
14. Are there other 100 Care chapters in Chatham-Kent?
Yes! 100+ Men Who Care Chatham-Kent started in July 2018 - please visit their website www.100menck.com for more information. There are many families involved in both chapters :)