100 Women Making a Difference
1 Charity ... 1 Hour ...
1 Big Blessing For Our Community
Donated to date...$263,500!!!
WHO WE ARE
100 Women Making a Difference is simply a group of women who gather 4 times per year to make a donation of $100 each to a local nonprofit organization. When these individual gifts are combined, they are amplified and become a powerful force for doing good work in Norwalk, OH & surrounding communities of New London, Greenwich, North Fairfield, Willard, Monroeville, Milan, Wakeman.100 Women Making a Difference is for you if:
You don’t have time in your busy life to volunteer but have been wanting to help those in need.
You can commit to one hour 4 times a year.
You want 100% of your donations to go directly to a local nonprofit.
You want to leverage your $100 donation to become a part of a larger amount of money by joining together with other women.
You would like to meet other women in our communities.
You are looking to volunteer or join a board but are unsure which nonprofit would be a good fit. Every meeting we will feature 3 nonprofits. Many are just getting started and your support would make a huge impact
We would love to have you join our 100+ members!
MEETING DATES
All meetings are from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Art Gallery next to the Auditorium at Norwalk High School.October 8, 2025
February 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
July 8, 2026Norwalk High School
350 Shady Lane
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
CHARITIES SUPPORTED
July 2025
The group met July 9 at Norwalk High School and chose the Clothing Bank for their $100 donations. Future Innovators and Norwalk Arts Center (NAC) were the other two non-profits nominated at the meeting.“Our mission is simple, but powerful,” Brandi Metzger, president of the board for the clothing bank, told the group. “We want to make sure that everyone has adequate clothes.”
Opened in the 1980s, the clothing bank was first located in a church basement. It later moved to 51 Benedict Ave. and then re-opened at its current location at 99 Whittlesey Ave., Suite B, in October 2021.The all-volunteer staff for clothing bank serves hundreds of families each year. Any Huron County resident can choose donated clothing at no charge when the non-profit is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.Metzger said the clothing bank gave out more than 8,300 bags of clothes, shoes and household linens last year to 9,400 people. “We serve people with kindness, dignity and respect,” she said.The need Metzger outlined for 100 Women is new flooring for the entire space in the suite it rents.
| Date | Winner | Considered |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | Clothing Bank Norwalk | Norwalk Arts Center, Future Innovators |
| April 2025 | Riley's Angels | Firelands Community Cat Coalition, New London Faith Group |
| February 2025 | Huron County Imagination Library | Norwalk Arts Center, Lifewise Western Reserve |
| October 2024 | Enrichment Centers | Riley's Angels, New London Faith Group |
| July 2024 | Simon Acts! | Huron County Imagination Library, Artist Open Studio (AOS) |
| April 2024 | Love Grows Love | Future Innovators, Huron County Imagination Library |
| February 2024 | Julie Roth Memorial Foundation | Huron County Imagination Library, Love Grows Love |
| October 2023 | Answering the Call Together (ACT) | Love Grows Love, Calvin's Love |
| July 2023 | Norwalk Arts Center | Abigail Pregnancy Services, Grief Share |
| April 2023 | Riley's Angels | LifeWise Academy, Huron County Area Veterans Council |
| February 2023 | Artist Open Studio (AOS) | Norwalk Arts Center, Community Life & Innovation |
| October 2022 | Inspiration Station | The Firelands Historical Society, Calvin's Love |
| July 2022 | The Haven | When Pigs Fly, Norwalk Arts Center |
| April 2022 | InVest in Youth (IVY) | Riley's Angels |
| February 2022 | Clothing Bank of Norwalk Ohio | Piggyback Foundation, Cancer Tees Me Off! |
| October 2021 | Lake Erie Shores Blue Star Moms | Firelands Community Cat Coalition,Huron County Imagination Library |
NOMINATION CRITERIA
Please keep in mind that ALL organizations have to serve Norwalk or our surrounding communities. Also, the organization cannot qualify as a national or international affiliation, unless there is a local chapter serving the needs of Norwalk or surrounding communities. Use this sheet to ensure all pertinent information is presented. It is not required to use this form, but all the listed questions must be addressed in the presentation.
What is the name of the organization?
Where is the organization located? (Note: Organization must serve Norwalk or surrounding communities.
What is the mission of the organization?
What purpose does the organization serve? (Who? What do they do? How do they do it?)
How would the organization benefit from receiving the donation? How will the funds be used?
Who in the candidate organization is responsible for discharging funds? Are they a recognized as or affiliated with a 501(c)(3) (Note: This is a requirement for consideration.)
Solicitating for your nomination before the vote is discouraged.