— Since 2018

Our Impact:

$850,000+ Given to Northeast Ohio

Since 2018, our members have pooled their dollars to fund nonprofits improving the lives of women and children across Northeast Ohio.

— Stories of Impact

Impact by Year

FIRST GIVING
Shelter Care holding large check $35,000
Shelter Care

Provides essential food and crisis support to at-risk and homeless young adults and their children, helping restore hope and their value through comprehensive care and counseling.

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Ashlies embrace recipients $7,500
Ashlie's Embrace

Provides CuddleCots to hospitals so families experiencing stillbirth or infant loss can have precious extra time to hold, bond, and say goodbye to their babies with dignity and love.

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Ladies holding check at giving event $7,500
Open Arms

Open Arms supports birth parents and equips adoptive families, especially those welcoming at-risk foster children and sibling groups, so no child ages out without belonging. for the description.

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FIRST GIVING
Collins Beautiful - grant recipient winners $35,000
Collin's Beautiful Today

This grant helps grieving families cover memorial costs and find community after the loss of a child.

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Hope Meadows - grant recipient winners posing with large check $7,500
Hope Meadows

Funding is helping build an outdoor space for equine-assisted therapy and group healing.

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South Street Ministries group members smiling holding check from 100 Women Strong $7,500
South Street Ministries

This grant is launching Restoration House, transitional housing for women leaving incarceration.

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SECOND GIVING
Tyler Redemption place - white logo $35,000
Tyler's Redemption Place

This grant funded a new playground, giving kids a place to play while their families get support.

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Pregnant with possibilities - giving grant recipient $7,500
Pregnant with Possibilities

This grant stocks a baby pantry and supports health education for expecting mothers.

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Believe in dreams nonprofit - grant giving winners $7,500
Believe in Dreams

Funding helps give local youth access to enriching experiences and opportunities.

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FIRST GIVING
Harmony House volunteers holding large check from 100 Women Strong $35,000
Harmony House

This grant is furnishing a brand-new home for young women transitioning out of homelessness.

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MaryJo and Jenn smiling with grant recipient, Blossom Hill $7,500
Blossom Hill

Funding is outfitting a new sensory room for adults with developmental disabilities.

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Group of women from Hope recovery with founders of 100 Women Strong strong $7,500
Hope Recovery Community

This grant is launching Hope 4 Her, a recovery program for women and children.

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SECOND GIVING
First Glance recipients holding large check with MaryJo and Jenn $35,000
First Glance

This grant is furnishing a drop-in center that serves as a home away from home for students.

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Ben Curtis Family Foundation - recipients of giving grant from 100 Women Strong $7,500
Ben Curtis Family Foundation

Funding supports Birdie Bags, delivering food to food-insecure kids in 12 area schools.

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Recipients - Well CDC - of giving grant $7,500
The Well CDC

This grant is building a trauma-informed career development program for local women.

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SIX YEARS STRONG CELEBRATION
Family Promise nonprofit recipient winners of grant, with check and popping confetti cannons
Family Promise

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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RAHAB women smiling holding large check
RAHAB

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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Group of people standing on stage holding large checks
Akron Snow Angels

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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Chair-ity

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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Edna House representatives with MaryJo and Jenn holding big check at giving event
Edna House

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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Empower Sports

One of six organizations sharing in a $100,000 anniversary grant from Ken Ganley Subaru.

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FIRST GIVING
Gladiator non profit winners, girls smiling $35,000
Gladiator X Project

This grant funded 100 life-saving seizure alert devices for patients and families.

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Group of people standing on stage holding large checks $7,500
Akron Snow Angels

This grant is covering winter coats and boots for people experiencing homelessness.

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Empower recipient winners at giving event $7,500
Empower Sports

Funding is expanding inclusive multi-sport programming for kids ages 5 to 10.

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SECOND GIVING
100 women Strong winners, collaboration to end human trafficking $35,000
Collaborative to End Human Trafficking

This grant funds a survivor emergency fund and leadership opportunities for trafficking survivors.

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Haven House grant winners $7,500
The Haven Home

Funding supports basic needs and holistic support services for women and children.

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Jump on Board, grant winners $7,500
Jump on Board for Success (JOBS)

This grant is building a culinary training program with a 100% job placement rate.

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TANGIBLE GIVING
IIA logo - white
International Institute of Akron

This year's Tangible Giving partner, receiving in-kind items from member generosity.

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FIRST GIVING
Grant recipients of giving event - RAHAB $25,000
RAHAB

This grant built a private advocate space for survivors of sexual trafficking.

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Ohuddle white logo $5,000
OHuddle Mentors

Funding supports 1:1 mentorship relationships for youth in Wayne County.

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Project NICU white logo $5,000
Project NICU

This grant provides care packages and emergency support for NICU families.

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SECOND GIVING
Saint Martin de Porres group of ladies holding large check $25,000
Saint Martin de Porres High School

This grant supports alumni through college via the 'To and Through' program.

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Grace House logo $5,000
Grace House Akron

This grant supports dignified end-of-life care for individuals with nowhere else to go.

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First Glance white transparent logo $5,000
First Glance

Funding supports at-risk youth programming in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood.

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FIRST GIVING
Street Outreach grant recipients $20,000
Street Outreach

This grant opened a Saturday drop-in center for homeless and at-risk youth.

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Bulldog white logo $5,000
Bulldog Bags

Funding supports a volunteer-run effort fighting child food insecurity locally.

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Forget me Not white logo $5,000
Forget-Me-Not Baskets

This grant supports comfort baskets for families grieving a pregnancy or infant loss.

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SECOND GIVING
Hope and Healing Rape Crisis Center, recipient of grant winners from 100 Women Strong $25,000
Rape Crisis Center

This grant funded victim-advocate staffing at Akron Children's CARE center.

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A kid again white logo $5,000
A Kid Again

Funding supports free family Adventures for kids facing life-threatening illness.

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Chairty logo - white $5,000
Chair-ity

This grant furnishes homes for young adults aging out of the foster care system.

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TANGIBLE GIVING
CHC items - promotional on table
CHC Addiction Services

This year's Tangible Giving partner, supporting women and children in recovery.

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FIRST GIVING
Fostering hope recipients holding large check $20,000
Fostering Hope Ohio

This grant funds joyful, normalizing experiences for kids in foster care.

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CORE white logo $2,500
CORE Furniture Bank

Funding provides furniture vouchers to families rebuilding after hardship.

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Safe Families of Children white logo $2,500
Safe Families

This grant supports respite care networks for families in crisis.

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SECOND GIVING
people wearing masks outside holding check $20,000
Boys Hope Girls Hope

Funding supports long-term academic and career mentorship for local youth.

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CASA white logo $2,500
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

This grant supports volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children.

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Stewarts white logo $2,500
Stewart's Caring Place

Funding supports free cancer-journey support services for families.

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FIRST GIVING
Family Promise nonprofit recipient winners of grant, with check and popping confetti cannons $17,000
Family Promise of Summit County

This grant helped open Glendora House, a new shelter home for families in Akron.

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IIA logo - white
International Institute of Akron

Funding supports programs helping immigrant families integrate into the Akron community.

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Gigis Playhouse white logo
GiGi's Playhouse Canton

This grant supports free therapeutic and support programs for the Down syndrome community.

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SECOND GIVING
Edna House representatives with MaryJo and Jenn holding big check at giving event $30,000
Edna House

This grant funded a bathroom renovation serving 47+ women in recovery housing.

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Access Pointe- white logo
AxessPointe Community Health Center

Funding supports fresh food and health resources for underserved Akron residents.

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Shelter Care white logo
The Highlands (Shelter Care)

This grant supports Ohio's only licensed shelter for pregnant and parenting teens.

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TANGIBLE GIVING
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Women's Re-Entry Ministry of Cleveland

This year's Tangible Giving partner, supporting women re-entering the community.

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Organizations We Have Funded

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