Impact100 Garden State to Host Open House for Women Who Make a Difference

Attention, women of Passaic County! We're delighted to be expanding our membership in your area. Meet representatives from Passaic County nonprofits as well as women who are interested in collective giving. Hosted by @The_Knekt for @Impact100GardenState, an all-women, all-volunteer group for collective giving to nonprofits. The K'Nekt in Clifton is hosting two informational sessions on October 30, 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Join us to learn how you can make a difference!

We are making a big impact in Passaic County
By pooling member donations, Impact100 Garden State has been able to award more than $3.5 million to area nonprofits since 2013. “Of that amount, $833,000 has been awarded right here in Passaic County,” notes Impact100 Garden State president Celeste Campos. Impact100 Garden State is also a member of the Paterson Alliance, a group that unites nonprofit and community partners.

Nonprofits and programs based in Passaic County that have received Impact100 Garden State funds include:
- Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic
- CUMAC
- Greater Bergen Community Action
- New Jersey Community Development Corporation
- Oasis-A Haven for Women and Children
- Passaic County Community College Foundation.
- Servant’s Heart Ministry
- Table to Table
- Wharton Arts.
Learn more about these programs on the Impact100 Garden State website.

“Through our model of collective giving, we’ve been able to make a real, measurable difference for people in need in Passaic County,” Campos says. “And it’s all powered by amazing women. Come meet us at The K’Nekt and learn more about how you can make a difference in the community!”

Light refreshments will be served at the October 30 event. On-street parking is available. To RSVP, write to member@impact100gardenstate.org.

About Impact 100 Garden State:
OUR MISSION:
To engage women in philanthropy by collectively providing high-impact grants to nonprofits serving the counties of Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, or Union.
To provide transformational funds to organizations that reach underserved populations, and to highlight unmet needs in the areas of Arts and Culture; Children and Families; Education; Environment, Preservation and Recreation; and Health and Wellness.
OUR VISION:
To be a premier and diverse women-led New Jersey philanthropic organization, inspiring our members to become more engaged with their communities.
To learn more visit our website:
https://impact100gardenstate.org/

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