Our Inspiration
“The Caring Spirit is at work” – 100 Women Who Care Beaufort Founder, Jeneane Ryan
The powerful work being done every day by Beaufort non-profits is what inspires the women of 100 Women Who Care to come together. To date, 100 Women Who Care Beaufort has donated $495,800 to Beaufort non-profits (January 2015 – July 2024). Learn more about the organizations that have received our donations and the incredible work in Beaufort by clicking on the links below.
July 2024
Our July recipient, HELP of Beaufort, received $12,700 from us at their future location on Ribault Road. Lori Opozda, Director, talked about the challenges of their building under construction and also expressed the excitement of a new community center. Our funds will be used for client produce gardens, behind the building.
April 2024
On May 16th, we presented $12,500 to Vicki Fornasar, Vice President of Friends of Shanklin. They plan to use this money to fund an after-school extended learning program.
October 2023
On November 14th, LowCountry Legal Volunteers was presented with $13,600. This organization provides free legal services to low-income residents. They hope to grow their office to provide more emergency legal services and staff training.
July 2023
Born to Read was our third-quarter recipient. Janie Ephland, Executive Director, accepted $14,600 from us on August 25th. Born to Read’s goal is to promote early literacy in Beaufort.
April 2023
On May 22, we awarded $13,800 to Dr. Carol Luetzow, President of the Beaufort Lions Club. This organization plans to use the funds to increase awareness of students recently diagnosed with diabetes and to provide nutritious snacks during and after school.
January 2023
On February 21, we awarded $13,750 to Alziemers Family Services of Greater Beaufort. This organization plans to use the funds to extend services to caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients.
October 2022
On November 14th, we presented $13,100 to Cassi Kilpatrick, Executive Director of the Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. GNMC provides primary and preventative care to low-income, uninsured patients.
July 2022
Laura Riski presented $12,800 to Matthew Shaw for Low Country Hope House. They plan to use the funds for a second women’s home.
April 2022
Woody Rutter and Rosalyn Brown of Thumbs Up accepted $13,200 for their after-school and summer programs for at-risk students below the poverty level.
January 2022
Our first recipient of 2022 is the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Beaufort Chapter. They were awarded $11,000 to be used for STEM workshops for middle school-aged girls.
October 2021
Congratulations to our October recipient, Family Promise of Beaufort County. On December 2, 2021, we presented $11,400 to this group whose motto is “Every child will have a home.”
July 2021
We presented $10,900 to Under One Roof on August 23rd. This all-volunteer program supports helping low-income seniors age in place.
April 2021
On June 1, we presented $11,300 to Dragon Boat Beaufort. Their program aids vetted cancer patients’ financial needs.
January 2021
On February 24th, members of 100WWC Beaufort presented $11,600 to the Sisters at the St. Francis Center. This wonderful organization offers many services to our community including migrant workers.
October 2020
HELP of Beaufort received $11,500 from 100 WWC Beaufort on December 7th. This social services organization pays for food, utilities, and prescriptions for applicants.
July 2020
The Extra Mile Club received $12,100 from 100 WWC Beaufort on September 2nd at Waterfront Park. This organization provides mentoring and tutoring for youths.
January 2020
We presented The Beaufort Lions Club with checks totaling $12,600. They will be using this money to screen children not only for sight but also for hearing. We also heard a wonderful speech from a woman who had received glasses from The Lions Club and heard about how amazing her world is now that she can see.
October 2019
The Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort received $13,000 in December. The vast majority of people working at this clinic are volunteers, and they rely entirely on donations.
JULY 2019
Friends of Shanklin were the July recipient of $12,600. This volunteer organization supports Joseph F. Shanklin Elementary School with financial and human resources. One project is to expand the fifth-grade field trip to be more educationally rich.
April 2019
Low Country Hope House was the April recipient of $13,400. The organization, founded by James Fordham, has two long-term recovery homes for men and is hoping to open one for women in the fall.
January 2019
Circle of Hope Ministries was the first quarter recipient of $12,000. This organization, founded by Reverend John Dortch, is hoping to open in a few weeks to assist homeless veterans in Northern Beaufort County.
OCTOBER 2018
Thumbs Up was the October 2018 recipient of $13,000. They are a year-round intervention program which focuses on academic and character development for at-risk children, helping them to become more successful in school and life.
JULY 2018
Born to Read received $13,325 in July to promote early childhood literacy and development. This organization is the first agency to visit new parents and their babies in the hospital at birth.
APRIL 2018
The Lending Room received $13,430 in April 2018 from 100 Women Who Care Beaufort. The Lending Room acts as a clearinghouse for used medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, shower seats, rollators, and much more.
JANUARY 2018
Friends of Caroline Hospice received $13,250 in our first donation of 2018. Friends of Caroline provides quality-of-life care that offers hope and encouragement for those nearing the end-of-life’s journey and support for their family, friends, and the community.
OCTOBER 2017
Penn Center’s PACE Program received $13,850 to aid its mission of providing an extended education and tutoring program that strengthens children’s academic and cultural awareness.
JULY 2017
HELP of Beaufort received $13,600 to help in their mission to provide emergency assistance to Beaufort County residents in need in the form of a food pantry, mobile meals, clothing, and financial assistance.
APRIL 2017
The YMCA of Beaufort received 100 Women Who Care Beaufort’s second-quarter 2017 donation of $14,500. $13,500 will go to support its summer camp for the children of migrant workers and $3,000 will go toward scholarships.
JANUARY 2017
Historic Beaufort Foundation received our first-quarter donation of 2017, totaling $15,000. Their mission is to “support the preservation, protection, and presentation of sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina.”
OCTOBER 2016
Friends of Shanklin received $15,000 to fund students’ learning outside the classroom. A school facing distinct challenges, they are one of three schools in Beaufort County following the “Leader in Me” model.
JULY 2016
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry received $15,300 for the third quarter of 2016. Hope Haven provides services that lead to healing for child abuse victims and adult victims of sexual violence and increases the community’s awareness of these issues through prevention, education, and outreach.
APRIL 2016
The St. Francis Center received our April donation – totaling $15,100 – toward its mission of helping the under-served of Northern Beaufort County with meals, home repairs, bill assistance, education, and more. Check back for an update on the final donation amount!
JANUARY 2016
First Books of Beaufort received the first donation of 2016 totaling $14,700 toward their mission of ensuring that every child in Title 1 Schools and Head Start Centers in Beaufort County has books in their home.
OCTOBER 2015
Black ButterFly: The Christina Ryan Henegar Foundation received $16,300 toward their mission of achieving higher self-esteem in children through education, the arts, social and cultural instruction, and experience.
JULY 2015
Under One Roof received $15,100 toward its mission to provide home repairs, maintenance, and modifications for Beaufort’s Aging in Place.
APRIL 2015
CODA received a total of $14,100 toward their mission of supporting victims of domestic abuse in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.
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JANUARY 2015
The ABLE Foundation was awarded $12,250 at the inaugural meeting of the Beaufort Chapter of 100 Women Who Care toward their mission to foster and support organizations serving people with developmental disabilities.