100 Women Who Care donates to help seniors!

100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett recently held their August quarterly meeting at Wilkins Bar & Resort in Luck. At the meeting, three non-profit groups presented to the women, explaining their missions, needs, and what they would do with the donation if they were selected to receive it. Members voted for the group they deemed most deserving, ultimately choosing to award $14,100 to the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF), an organization that will use the donated funds to award grants that address the needs of the rapidly growing senior populations in Polk and Burnett Counties. These grants will help with transportation to medical appointments and the grocery store, delivery of groceries and meals, help around the house, including lawn care and snow plowing, and providing seniors with human contact and conversation.

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 8th, 2023. 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.

100 Women Who Care - Polk/Burnett continues to grow and thrive, welcoming new members each quarter. The August 2023 donation brings their lifetime donation total to $222,000 - all to benefit Polk and Burnett Counties! They truly value the community businesses who support their group and make their meetings possible and offer a special thank you to Wilkins Bar & Resort in Luck for hosting the August meeting.