By Edward Lynn
Editor
EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The Eagle Grove chapter of 100 Women Who Care continued its mission of supporting local families with recent quarterly meetings that drew new members and resulted
in multiple community donations.
The group, which meets four times a year, selected Ariel Hansen as its April recipient, the late Izzy Tilley as its July recipient, and Robert Tincher as its October recipient. In addition to direct financial assistance, the organization also collected and donated school supplies and other necessities to Eagle Grove elementary teachers at the start of the school year.
“This organization is doing great things and helping people of Eagle Grove out in such a big way and we’re just getting started,” said Ann Sampson, a member of the group. “I am proud and blessed to be a part of it.”
The Eagle Grove 100 Women Who Care group is open to women in the community and operates on a simple giving model. Members may participate individually by pledging to donate $100 each quarter, or they may join as a team of two, with each member contributing $50 per quarter. Attendance at meetings is optional, and members may participate remotely if they are unable to attend in person.
During each quarter, members nominate Eagle Grove individuals or families facing medical, financial or other hardships. Three nominees are randomly selected, their situations are discussed, and members vote privately to determine the recipient. Donations are then collected and presented to the chosen individual or family, often during a meeting if the recipient is able to attend.
The group meets in January, April, July and October on the last Wednesday of the month at Rails, beginning at 6 p.m. Meetings typically last 30 to 45 minutes, with many members staying afterward to socialize.
The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at Rails. Organizers encourage interested community members to attend and learn more, noting there is no obligation to join.
