100 Women Who Care donate $10,200 to the STAR Education Foundation of st. croix falls

FREDERIC, WI - 100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett held their quarterly meeting at Coon Lake Park in Frederic on Wednesday, August 11. The group heard presentations from three local non-profit groups, learning about their missions, needs, and what they plan to do with the donation if they were selected to receive it. Members then voted for the group they deemed most deserving, ultimately choosing to award $10,200 to the STAR Education Foundation of St. Croix Falls, who will use the donated funds improve on their school/community playground to address safety issues, make it accessible for kids of all abilities, and add some new elements to make it a whole lot more fun.
  
During the presentation, STAR Education Foundation representative Denise Sinclear Todd said “we can’t underestimate the importance of PLAY in the lives of young people, especially in this age of technology.” This donation will help to provide a place that will encourage kids to get outdoors, exercise, and socialize with each other face-to-face.

100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett meets quarterly, on the second Wednesday evening of February, May, August and November. At each meeting, three local non-profit groups are allowed to give a brief presentation to educate members about their cause. At the end of the presentations, each member votes anonymously for the group they feel is most deserving to receive their quarterly donation. Three different non-profit groups will be chosen at random from all eligible applicants to present each quarter. All groups who apply must operate in Polk and/or Burnett, Wisconsin counties and have 501(c)(3) status. Once a non-profit is selected to receive a donation, they will be removed from the eligible pool until all applicants have had the opportunity to present to the group. If a non-profit group is chosen to present, but is not chosen to receive the donation, they will be added back to the drawing after one calendar year. 

100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett plan to hold their next meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. If you are interested in joining the group or would like to submit an application to present, please visit www.100wwc-pb.weebly.com or send an inquiry to [email protected]. You can also “Like” the group on Facebook at “100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett” for information on upcoming meetings and donations made.