Three local nonprofits were each awarded a $100,000 grant Tuesday night by Impact100 Owensboro. A fourth nonprofit received a $32,500 residual grant, while a fifth received the $5,200 NextGen grant.
Winners of the $100,000 Transformational Grants were the Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club, Fresh Start for Women, and Green River Area Food Warehouse. The residual grant went to the Salvation Army of Owensboro-Daviess County.
“The women of Impact100 are thoughtful in where they put their dollars and are leading the way in assisting nonprofits in our community,” said Beth Clements, President of Impact100 Owensboro. “Applying for an Impact grant is a rigorous process, and the competition is tough. We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of all our nonprofit partners.”
The NextGen grant was awarded to The Empowerment Academy.
“Impact NextGen is a remarkable group of young women who have spent the last year diving deep into the heart of our community. They’ve read proposals, asked bold questions, visited sites, and ultimately selected a grant recipient who will receive $5,200 to bring their vision to life,” said Sydney Warren, chair of Impact NextGen.
Impact100 is celebrating its 20th year of providing grants to local nonprofits. Since its founding, the women-led group has focused on what it calls “high-impact and lifelong giving.”
There are no mandatory meetings or events. Scholarship opportunities are available, and pledges can be paid throughout the year. Interested individuals may become a member online through the Impact100 website at impact100owensboro.org.
“What the members of Impact100 do is amazing … but I believe we can do more,” Clements said. “How can we get every woman involved? How can we show them the passion, the need, the determination of the nonprofits in our community who are making this a better place to live for every citizen in our community? As women, we are sometimes surprised by our success, or what we can accomplish, or how we can work together to make a difference. We shouldn’t be surprised. We should be empowered and ready to step up and say, ‘Yes, I can do that.'”
