A big donation to help those experiencing homelessness in Chatham-Kent.
The 100 Women Who Care have handed over a cheque for over $12,000 to R.O.C.K. Missions.
The organization was nominated by Sue Cummings, who also volunteers with the outreach program.
“I see the profound and positive impact R.O.C.K. Missions has on the homeless, the impoverished, and those who suffer from hunger, mental illness and drug addiction,” Cummings says.
Twice a week, volunteers prepare 300 lunches to give to those living on the streets of Chatham-Kent. The group also hands out other everyday necessities, such as hygiene products and blankets.
“We serve a population that gets left behind a lot, through no fault of their own,” R.O.C.K Missions Chair Renee Geniole says. “Our goal is to rebuild relationships and help get those to services they can’t access on their own.”
Since its founding in 2016, the 100 Women Who Care have donated over $200,000 to 19 local organizations.
During the pandemic, 100 Women Who Care CK have continued to host meetings using an online format. Four times per year, three local charities in financial need are presented by members; one is selected by a majority vote to receive the collective donation. Each member of 100 Women Who Care commits to making a $100 contribution to the selected charity, which results in a large impact donation in the Chatham-Kent community.
