100 Women Strong is a giving circle where women come together to make meaningful investments in women and children across Central Florida. By joining, you become part of a philanthropic community that offers the opportunity to learn about our community, build relationships with other local women, and use your time, talent, and voice to make a difference.
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Twenty years of women collaborating to make change right here in Central Florida.
invested in our community.
supporting women's and children's programs and initiatives
have received our support, all right here in Central Florida.
Halloween bags packed and given to children in the hospital
community members have attended our annual Elevate Summit to learn, grow and connect.
is each member's annual contribution that goes directly to our grant fund.
There is no single way to be a 100 Women Strong member.
Every member's journey begins with an annual contribution of $1,100 that fuels our collective grantmaking. From there, your experience is yours to shape. Attend gatherings. Learn alongside subject-matter experts. Help research potential solutions. Build relationships with other members. Take on a leadership role. Lean in and out as needed.
We believe in the power of collective giving, knowing we can do so much more good when we work together. If you're interested in being a part of our giving circle, we would love to meet you! Here are a few places you can find us, or simply send us an email.
At least once a month, we get together for a casual cup of coffee at Glass Knife on Park Ave in Winter Park. This is a great informal way to hear from members and learn more about what it's like to be a part of our giving circle. Find upcoming dates, more details, and RSVP here!
Each year, we host three signature events - and all are welcome!
A fun way to kick off a new season of 100 Women Strong, celebrate our impact, and get to connect with each other.
After our grantee is selected at the end of the calendar year, we celebrate them by bringing together the community, honoring our grantee, and hearing from past grantees.
A full-day summit centered around learning, connection, and growth. Each year, we bring in incredible speakers, host thought-provoking table conversations, and celebrate our nonprofit communty.
We host pop-up happy hours and get-togethers across Central Florida so that getting to know us is more convenient! Keep an eye out for our next event by signing up for our newsletter.
We're happy to hop on a call to share more about our giving circle! Simply fill out this form and a member of our leadership will reach out shortly.
Before each grant, our membership learns about the issue we're focused on, collaborating with local subject-matter experts and organizations working in the space.
Full Grant History
A grant awarded to Women on the Rise International piloted a Career Development Cohort that focused on women who were struggling to advance in the workplace due to the fiscal benefits cliff. Today, the Cohort is thriving, with dozens of program graduates.
A grant awarded to Nemours Children's Health scaled a proven youth mental health program, focusing on peer leadership. Through this grant, a community partners between the hospital system and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida grew.
A grant awarded to Commonsense Childbirth expanded at-home maternal health tools, filled transportation and referral gaps, and ensured more mothers were cared for sooner in their pregnancies. This grant is still in progress. The button below will bring you to the mid-grant progress report.
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We are volunteer leaders who believe in the power of giving, learning, connecting, and leading together.
Email our Chair, Melissa Farrell, here.
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