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The 100 Who Care Story

Karen Dunigan always found it interesting that one of her greatest ideas was born from something as simple and basic as baby cribs. It was during lunch one day in 2006 in Jackson, Michigan with executive leadership from the Center for Family Health, where other fundraising matters were being discussed, that the Center’s CEO mentioned a need she learned about at a staff meeting earlier that morning regarding new mothers and portable cribs. Karen’s ears perked and she told the CEO that would be something she would like to know more about and another lunch was scheduled to specifically discuss the need.

During the follow up lunch, details were shared on how new mothers were bringing their babies home and placing the sleeping infants in boxes, dresser drawers or on their own beds because they could not afford a proper crib. Some of these babies didn’t survive the night. Karen was presented with a list of how many cribs were needed, the cost of mattresses, blankets and beds. In all, a total of $10,000 was needed.

As Karen began thinking about Center for Family Health’s need, she knew there had to be a way to quickly and easily meet the financial request that was presented. With all of her involvement in the community, Karen knew she could call ten people and ask them to write $1,000 checks, but she also figured she knew 100 women who would each give $100. She began making phone calls and scheduled a meeting. At that first meeting, in one hour, a group of Karen’s friends heard the story and each wrote checks to the Center for Family Health, resulting in a $12,800 donation, more than requested, to supply new mothers with the simplest need: a crib.

Karen recognized that she was on to something special and that it too was in its own infancy and needed to be nurtured to grow. She founded the first 100+ Women Who Care and scheduled quarterly meetings. The rules were simple, any member could present a need in the community, the need had to be immediate and the money had to remain local. The idea was that a worthy cause benefits many in the community.

Karen’s legacy lives on through the expansion of 100+ Chapters throughout the world. There are now more than 900 chapters either fully operational (650) or under development (more than 250) and they include women, men, people, kids, and teens chapters. Karen saw people for their strengths and realized that when 100 or more people come together in a room, each person becomes a powerful force for doing good work while lifting up your community. We are each strong in our own right, but together we are stronger.

For more information visit 100whocarealliance.org

How It Works

We meet for one hour, once every quarter (in person or virtually).
Three nonprofits are selected to make a 5-7 minute presentation followed by an opportunity for members to ask questions.
The group votes and everyone contributes $100 to the winning charity.
There are no dues, just the power of collective giving.

To become a member fill out the form here: Join 100 Men Who Care

MEET

We gather four times a year. Each member commits to donating $100 per quarter.

NETWORK

Connect with a network of like-minded men who want to make a difference.

DONATE

Members nominate and vote for a local non-profit organization to receive funds.

Common Questions

If you would like to become a member, please go to JOIN US and submit the form.

Charities are to be nominated at least 1 week (5 business days) prior to a meeting. The Nomination form (LINK HERE) can be completed and emailed to us so we can confirm the charity meets eligibility the criteria.

Meetings will take approximately an hour. There will be time for socializing and networking before the formal part of each meeting.

  • Expect to sign-in at the registration desk.
  • Opening remarks & update from the previous event’s recipient charity
  • How voting will take place
    – Announce the three charity finalists for the event
    – Each member who nominated a charity finalist presents – 5 minutes each, no PowerPoint or collateral materials, use the template
    – Voting and tabulation: each member circles 1,2 or 3 on their ballot
  • Announce the winning recipient charity (by simple majority).
  • Group photograph with the big check.

Yes, by the charity chosen to be the recipient. Your $100 check is written directly to the charity, NOT to “100 Men Who Care” (because we don’t have a bank account or a treasurer). Tax receipts will be issued to you directly by the charity.

If a member cannot attend a quarterly event, he should place his blank $100 check in an envelope marked “100 Men Who Care” and give it to a fellow member who will be going to the meeting. Member can also send in a proxy ballot if you want a fellow member to vote for you.

Nope, more than 100 are welcome.

The website will have the most up to date info at all times. Members are also emailed information from Tiffany Hunter: thunter@oliversperryrenovation.com, or Todd Sperry: thunter@oliversperryrenovation.com.

If you change your email address, please let us know. Should you wish to discontinue membership at any time, please send an e-mail to the above address indicating your withdrawal.

Nominated charities go into a hat at the meeting and three charities are drawn at random. The members who nominated each charity give short five-minute presentations at the meeting. We then vote to select the recipient charity.

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