The mission of IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. is to financially support nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Created in 2012, IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida has awarded $2.7 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations including five $101,600 grants in 2019.
IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida is pleased to announce their 2020 Board of Directors. Leading the organization as President is Cindy McCue. Cindy is a retired CPA who joined IMPACT 100 NWF in 2016, serving as Co-Treasurer and Vice President. She has been a core volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Walton County and co- founded a small nonprofit corporation that focuses on education on the dangers of alcohol abuse, serving as president since 1999.
Additional IMPACT 100 NWF Board of Directors includes:
Dr. Joyce Gillie Gossom (Vice President), Pauline Sotiri (Secretary), Mary Pat Cedarleaf (Treasurer), Della Goodson (Founding Member), Teresa Allen, Barbara Britt, Marty Broderick, Valerie Burrelle, Lee Ann Caravello, Kristine Coyle, Kathleen Edge, Amanda Gordon, Carly Harmer, Mary Hemard, Cyndi Hyatt, Carol Merkle, Vickie Ritchson and Sandy Trammell.
Impact 100 welcomes women 18 years or older to attend a membership event, meet the members, and learn how they can become a positive force for good in their local community.
For women between the ages of 21 to 39 who might not have the financial resources to join IMPACT 100 NWF, the organization offers a NextGen Program, offering young women an opportunity to become IMPACT 100 NWF members and engage with the community while learning the lessons of philanthropy. The program aims to empower these women to be ambassadors for a generation that is dedicated to giving and serving in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
NextGen members will receive a scholarship of $500 to be used in the first year of membership to help pay the $1000 membership donation, followed by a scholarship of $250 to be used in the second year of membership. To apply for a NextGen scholarship visit our website at: www.impactnwf.org/nextgen-program/
Upcoming membership events include:
Ft. Walton Beach, Thursday, February 20, 5:30-7:00 at The Gulfarium
Crestview, Thursday, March 12, 5:30-7:00 at The Ward Ranch
Shalimar, Saturday, March 21, 3:00-4:30 at The Twisted Grape
Destin, Tuesday, April 7, 5:30-7:00 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
For more information, visit the website at www.impactnwf.org or Facebook.com/ImpactNWF/.
