100 Men Who Care, a nationwide network of people interested in supporting non-profit groups in their local communities through giving circles, has launched on the Emerald Coast.
100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast’s mission is to help fund charities and non-profit organizations operating in and impacting our Okaloosa and Walton County communities. 100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast is part of the 100 Who Care Alliance with more than 700 chapters worldwide. Coining the phrase, “The Power of 100,” each chapter meets quarterly gathering its 100-plus members at a rotating local venue. Each member contributes $100 quarterly to a giving pool. Local charities and non-profits then have an opportunity to describe their mission, needs and plans before the membership. The evening concludes with members voting to choose one local charity to receive the proceeds. The result is a one-time donation of up to $10,000 meant to have an immediate and meaningful impact for the chosen organization.
Scott Rude, management consultant and university instructor; and Andrew McDowell, Wealth Manager with Arbor Wealth Management, founded the local chapter and are recruiting local like-minded community members.
“It is so exciting to have taken our first steps toward making a positive impact through the great works of non-profit organizations in our community” says Scott. In a fun hour-long event of fellowship in October, the chapter allocated their first award; $2600 to C.A.L.M. House of Niceville, helping local women and children in need to get a new start on the Emerald Coast. “What an amazing organization” continues Scott, “and we can’t wait to do more in coming quarterly meetings.”
100 Men Who Care is welcoming new members wishing to benefit our community. Interested men can reach the chapter by emailing Scott at 100mwcec@gmail.com or through the group’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/100MWCEC/.
The next quarterly chapter meeting will be held at the Palms of Destin Resort on January 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm.
100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast is a Florida 501c3 not-for-profit organization and a chapter of the 100 Who Care Alliance. The organization was formed in 2021 with the mission of connecting philanthropists and caring citizens in the Emerald Coast with the shared goal of giving meaningful support to deserving charities and non-profit organizations that impact their local community. 100 Men’s sister organization, 100 Women Who Care, based in Ft. Walton offers a networking and giving opportunity for women in the community and is also accepting new members. For more information on 100 Men Who Care-Emerald Coast, please email 100mwcec@gmail.com, like the group’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/100MWCEC/ or visit the website at www.100mwcec.com.
