August 2024 Newsletter

 

Message from the Board 

 

Happy summer Impact100 Atlanta! We hope you've been enjoying some rest and even some escape from our Atlanta heat!

Our Focus Area Committees have been hard at work reviewing our nonprofit applications. Through bi-weekly meetings and hours spent in review and constructive conversation, committee members have reviewed 110 letters of intent, 37 full applications, and countless pages of financials to thoughtfully and equitably promote projects for our ultimate review and vote. It's an honor and responsibility to represent Impact100 Atlanta throughout this assessment process, and we are so grateful to the women giving generously of their time to support unmet needs in our community.  

We are in the site visit stage right now, visiting with 2-3 finalist nonprofits per committee to better understand their work, vision, and what impact we could make together.

A huge thank you to those of you who have given so much of your time and energy! We cannot wait to share the outcomes of this hard work in the coming months as we prepare to Meet the Finalists on 10/1/24 and cast our final votes at the Annual Meeting on 11/3/24!

MacKensie Brandt

Grants Chair (Focus Areas)

Impact100 Atlanta Board of Directors

 
 

Nonprofit News

 

We are proud to announce that Impact100 Atlanta has recently earned the GreatNonProfits’ "Top-Rated Nonprofit" badge for 2024! This badge is awarded to charities that consistently receive highly positive reviews from donors, volunteers, and the people they serve. The badge is considered one of the most trusted rating seals for donors and we are thrilled to have received this honor and now proudly display it on our website.

 

Thank you to all who submitted reviews for Impact100 Atlanta!  We welcome other members, grant recipients and sponsors to share your stories on our GreatNonProfits site.

 

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Fully Furnished Ministries is all about connecting families needing furniture with furniture donations from their Atlanta neighbors. In December 2023, our organization awarded them a $93,000 grant that helped them purchase a new vehicle to transport furniture and supplies to refurbish donated items. This month, we have the chance to support them again in two ways. 

 

August 24th-26th Bedding Drop Off:

If you have bedding or other household staples, we are collecting donations at members homes to then bring to the Fully Furnished warehouse. Members, please see your email for details on the drop-off locations with member addresses and phone numbers.

 

Bedding Donation Items: Fully Furnished is seeking twin, full, or queen sheets, comforters, or blankets. (They do not accept king size because most homes do not have room for king beds.) Items may be new or gently used and will be laundered by FFM. Please label the size and place in a garbage bag for drop off. 

 

Other Donation Items: FFM provides 'Welcome Home’ baskets to all recipients that include household basics. Items needed include toilet paper, paper towels, tide laundry detergent, dish liquid (e.g., Dawn), dishwasher soap, sponges, Comet, Windex, toilet bowl cleaner, Clorox wipes, and tall kitchen garbage bags (13 gallons). 

 

August 27th Warehouse Service Event, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm: 

We have limited spots available to join us for a member service event. We will be sorting and organizing bedding, restoring and painting furniture, and assembling donation baskets. Breakfast will be provided at 9:00 am for members. Registration is required. Please reach out to our Member Engagement Chair, Sarah Greenwell at skgreenwell21@gmail.com with any questions.

Register for Purposeful Pop Up Here
 

Empowerment Event

 

Featuring Atlanta Victim Assistance

 

September 19, 2024 6:00-8:00pm

We are excited to announce the second event in our "Informed Impact" educational series.  On September 19th, Shontel Wright, Executive Director of Atlanta Victim Assistance, and her team, will educate attendees on crime scenarios and statistics. Her presentation will include an update on their Impact100 Atlanta grant project.

 

Impact100 Atlanta's very own Beckey “Zee” Zollicoffer will provide self-defense tips and techniques with the goal of providing heightened awareness and peace of mind.

 

This event is being hosted by our amazing Gold Sponsor, Holland & Knight and will take place at their Midtown offices.  It is a free event for members and guests, so grab your girls and come join us for this empowering event!

Register for Informed Impact Here
 

New Name Tags

We will be providing new name tags this year. You will receive your new name tag when you attend your first event. Please keep your reusable name tag and remember to wear it to every Impact100 Atlanta event!

 

Important Dates

  • August 24-26:  Fully Furnished Ministries Bedding Drive Drop Offs
  • August 27:  Warehouse Service Event at Fully Furnished Ministries

  • September 19: Informed impact Event with AVA
  • October 1: Meet the Finalists at Emory
  • November 3: Annual Meeting at the Gathering Spot
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