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Spring Cleaning? Consider DONATING Those Items.
If you’re planning on doing some spring cleaning this weekend, in the near future, or have household items in a box to get rid of, please consider donating them instead.
By donating, you are helping the environment as well as people in our community who may be in real need of some of the items you no longer want. Here’s a list of organizations and some of the items they need.
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre– household items for their new Maternity Home.
Women’s Outreach – Household Furnishings.
Habitat for Humanity- Kitchen Appliances (Stoves, Fridges, Microwaves, Dishwashers), Hardware, Small Tools, Home Furniture and Washers & Dryers.
Medicine River Wildlife
Hospital/Animal Care- Bales of wood shavings, high quality meat scissors, rubber, welder’s, and mechanic’s gloves.
Office Supplies- Permanent stamps, Laminator sheets, printer ink and toner – HP 61 & Epson 252 and white printer paper.
Kitchen Supplies- Toilet paper, paper towel and Eco-friendly dish soap, laundry soap, and cleaners
Other Stuff- Various sizes of steel-toed rubber boots, gift cards from Dollarama, Canadian Tire money, power washer, apartment-sized stove/oven and 15-20′ extension cords.
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter- Bathroom tissue and paper towels, fresh and frozen foods, canned goods, fresh produce, beverages, cleaning cloths, towels and dish cloths.
Central Alberta Humane Society (Formerly SPCA)- looking for items for their upcoming garage sale.
Items not accepted include clothing, shoes, large appliances, TV’s, computers, tires, mattresses or box springs. All other items must be clean and work.
Donation collection dates will be from May 10th-May 28th, 2017 from 10am-5pm at the Pidherney Curling Centre.
If you can help, contact
- Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre 403-343-1611 CLICK HERE for more information.
- Women’s Outreach 403-347-2480 CLICK HERE for more information.
- Habitat for Humanity 403-309-0998 CLICK HERE for more information.
- Medicine Rive Wildlife 403-728-3467 CLICK HERE. for more information.
- Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-346-5643 CLICK HERE for more information.
- Central Alberta Humane Society 403-342-7722 CLICK HERE for more information.
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100+ Women Who Care Red Deer celebrates 10th season in 2025 with new leadership
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
Community
Festival of Trees tickets on sale! Update from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale now! Get ’em while they’re hot!
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