With an established history of successful, focused giving across the globe, the 100 Women Strong model will host its fifth event on the Mendocino Coast. Snacks and wine will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program will start promptly at 6 p.m. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, the volunteer initiative will award up to $10,000 to a local nonprofit. A small group of coastal women launched the inaugural 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast event in 2023. The community showed up in force to support this simple, effective, and impactful movement that celebrates the power of nonprofits and collective giving; raising and distributing over $75,000 since the launch! Once again, we invite community members to donate $100, individually or as a group, before the event on April 24. Three local nonprofits will present a 5-minute presentation, with a 5-minute question period, on their purpose, mission, impact, and need. Each person who has donated and is in attendance will place their vote, and the winner will be announced “live.” The awarded organization will receive all donations up to $10,000; if the effort raises over $10,000, the remainder will be shared with the other two nonprofits. The nonprofits featured at the event are the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County, Montessori Del Mar Community School, and Noyo Food Forest. 100 Women Strong is a movement of women and their loved ones committed to amplifying individual impact through collective giving. While focusing on women as a mobilizing force, people of all genders are invited to contribute and attend the event.
