Women Unite in Philanthropy: Impact 100 Grants Fuel Vital Community Programs


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Impact 100 showcases the power of women giving as one.

The group of 800 women each donate $1,000, which turns into $800,000 in grant money.

Eight local nonprofits will receive $100,000 each, ranging in areas of Arts, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, Family and Health and Wellness.

"Our grant helped teach autistic children to swim," explains Jeannine Morris, Impact 100 Co-President.

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