Central Oregon women unite to fund long-term mentoring for at-risk children; Raise more than $16k
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ)-- Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $16,800 to Friends of the Children, a nonprofit that provides one-on-one professional mentoring for children facing significant obstacles.
The donation aims to support Friends of the Children's mentoring program, which pairs children with a full-time, paid professional mentor, starting as early as kindergarten. These mentors, referred to as Friends, play a crucial role in helping children build confidence, develop life skills and achieve academic success. Over the years, this program has been pivotal in creating generational change for families and communities in Central Oregon.
Christi Haynes, leader of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon, expressed pride in the donation, stating, "Members of 100+ Women Who Care are proud to make this donation and impact lives through the power of giving." This organization meets quarterly to support local nonprofits in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. At each meeting, members nominate organizations, listen to presentations and vote for the recipient of their collective donations.
Since its inception in 2014, 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon has raised over $860,865 for various organizations, making a significant impact on the local community. Each member contributes $100 directly to the selected nonprofit during meetings, leading to substantial financial support for initiatives like Friends of the Children.
The next meeting for 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon will take place on March 2 at the Council on Aging located at 1036 NW 5th Street in Bend. Interested individuals can find more information about membership and nonprofit eligibility by visiting www.100wwcco.com. They're also encouraged to follow the organization on Facebook for updates and photos.
Following the recent donation, Friends of the Children will continue to enhance its mentoring programs, thanks to the generosity of the members of 100+ Women Who Care. The organization looks forward to the upcoming meeting and the opportunity to support more local initiatives.
