Category: History

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Q1 meeting!

We were grateful to be hosted by last quarter’s recipient, The Junior Charity League of Concord. Their Executive Support Director, Chrissy Hayes, shared how our $5,310 donation supported The Clothing Room—a program that provides new clothing and shoes to economically disadvantaged students in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools. It was wonderful to see the direct impact of our giving.

This quarter’s nominee presentations were truly outstanding and inspiring. We heard from El Puente Hispano, The Open Door House, and Hellfighters of Concord Mission at the Cross. While the vote was very close, El Puente Hispano was selected as this quarter’s recipient. Their mission is to connect and integrate the Hispanic community in Cabarrus County by providing information, education, resources, and guidance to foster self-sufficiency and productivity. Our current donation total is $4,410.

Nominations are now open for our next giving cycle! Please mark your calendars for our next meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 pm. and invite a friend or neighbor to attend. Location details will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we truly are making a difference in Cabarrus County.

With gratitude,

Elaine, Jack, & Beau

We would to thank Dan Barrier, Margaret Dabbs, Bob Anderson, and Jean and Bob Gantt for filling in for Elaine and Jack. We truly appreciate each member, who gives through checks or Grapevine subscriptions, to help our quarterly winner, CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) further their efforts in serving our community. Seeing our efforts help these non-profits do amazing things is gratifying. 

Congratulations on another hour well spent supporting our community. It’s not too early to nominate a non-profit for our next cycle or suggest a new meeting location.

The quarterly meeting was held at Hellighters Mission at the Cross on Thursday, October 24 at 7 pm.

Presentations on behalf of the following organizations will be made at our meeting:

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County – was founded in 1989 by local churches. Through faith, innovation, and passion, and thanks to community partners, volunteers, donors, and advocates, Habitat Cabarrus has significantly impacted Cabarrus County since its founding. Guided by God, Habitat Cabarrus transforms lives and our community by uniting all around the cause of decent affordable housing for everyone. Nominated by Jeff Gallup.

CVAN ( Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) provides safety, shelter, and support for battered women and children in Cabarrus County. Since 1982 – building a world where every home is a safe home. Nominated by Margaret and Wayne Dabbs.

Feeding Kannapolis Hunger – a totally volunteer organization that serves the food-insecure community. It began in 2017 by providing healthy weekend backpack meals to four Kannapolis elementary schools. Through partnerships with local farmers and churches FKH gleans, harvests, and shares eggs, fresh fruit, and vegetables by having drive-through free markets. They also conduct health and wellness markets at churches in Kannapolis and Concord.

The meeting started with a review of how our last donation was put to use by Wish for Wheels, followed by three presentations from members, a discussion, and a vote.

Our next quarterly meeting is Thursday, July 25 at 7 pm in the Coltrane Room at Central United Methodist Church. Our Q2 recipient, Hellfighters of Concord Mission at the Cross, will share how they have used our $4400 donation. There is still time to nominate a charity for the upcoming donation cycle. We will choose our three presenting charities one week prior to our meeting. Any non-profit receiving our funds must be a 501 (c) 3 and funds must used in Cabarrus County. 

Our next meeting was held in the Coltrane Room of the Central United Methodist Church located at 30 Union Street N, Concord, NC.

Members nominated charities for consideration and the local nonprofits are listed on the website at 100MenWhoCare. Active members can nominate a local organization at anytime. We had the following groups presented by members.

• The Junior Charity League of Concord – Serving the children of Cabarrus County since 1930. Projects include the Miriam Schramm Clothing Room serving economically disadvantaged children in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools and Safety Town ,which  provides rising kindergarteners with age-appropriate safety rule experiences in a fun and unique format.  
• Coltrane LIFE Center – Their mission is to improve the quality of life for frail and impaired adults and their families through specialized adult daytime services. Coltrane LIFE Center offers an affordable alternative to in-home, assisted living, or nursing home care.
• Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry –  committed to serving God and the needs of others through character empowerment, support, encouragement, motivation, and hunger relief.