Category: Donations

This section represents charities which the 100 Men of Concord have made a donation. We pledge, meet quarterly, discuss the most pressing needs and make a consolidated donation to one group.

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January’s Meeting

After three wonderful presentations by local charities, members voted to award this quarter’s donation to Lifeline Ministries. Lifeline provides nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger in our community and around the world: students, refugees, families, as well as communities recovering from natural disasters. 

We also heard from last quarter’s recipient, Operation Decisive Victory about how our donation has helped veterans and their families get back on their feet.

There is still time to donate via Grapevine. Elaine and Jack would also be happy to pick up a check from you if more convenient.

Member Angela Quillen has offered to host our next meeting at Covenant Classical School on Thursday, April 18 at 7 pm.

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January Award

The recipient of the January funds is Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry. This organization is committed to serving God and the needs of others through character empowerment, support, encouragement, motivation, and hunger relief.

Our next meeting is Thursday, April 20 at Central United Methodist Church.

Nomination window for the next donation cycle is now open.

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November update

Our latest meeting was held on October 27th. Matthew Smith, president of the Old Courthouse Theatre, discussed how our July donation was going towards a new heating and air system for the theatre. 

We heard presentations from the following members and charities:  Michael Hopkins for Junior Charity League of Concord, Jack Cox for The Coltrane LIFE Center, and  Dan Barrier for Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry. The Junior Charity League of Concord was chosen to receive this quarter’s donation. JCL has been serving the children of Cabarrus County since 1930. Their projects include the Mariam C. Schramm Clothing Room, which serves economically disadvantaged children, Safety Town for rising kindergarteners, and a student eyeglass program to provide eye exams and glasses for students in need.

Members  discussed ways to more effectively receive and tabulate votes. Tim Foley has drafted procedures reflecting strategies considered by those in attendance to be more inclusive. We also discussed ways to increase membership including inviting women to join our group.

We would like to welcome new members Martin Ericson, Glenn Simmons, and Mike Strahl.

It’s not too early to nominate a charity for our next cycle. In addition to the Coltrane LIFE Center and Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry,  Second Course, which provides training in the culinary arts to people re-entering society, has been nominated. Three charities will be randomly selected from all nominations and members will  present on their behalf at the January meeting.

Please put Thursday, January 26th at 7pm on your calendar for our next quarterly meeting. We will change our location to All Saints Episcopal Church on Branchview Drive.

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International Center for Community Development

International Center for Community Development (ICCD) in Concord, NC is dedicated to promoting community and economic development. ICCD sets the pace for public services and community education through a unique combination of after-school and adult learning, youth development, and improving human condition for low income, under served, at-risk and the disadvantaged in collaboration with communities.

Awarded July 2022

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Cabarrus Meals on Wheels

CMOW deliveries provide the support and peace of mind that help seniors remain independent in their homes longer, delaying or avoiding alternate living arrangements or nursing care.  Also, temporary service helps recently hospitalized clients meet their nutritional needs during their recovery period. Hunger among our senior neighbors remains a serious issue. One out of every seven seniors goes hungry every day. You can make a difference today!

Nominated by Bob Anderson

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Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc.

To promote an arts and entertainment venue for local individuals. Further, to provide Old Courthouse Theatre was founded in 1976 by Mary Snead Boger who, with a passion for the theatre arts, saw the need to bring community theatre to Concord and Cabarrus County.  OCT remains Cabarrus County’s only community theatre with the mission to provide and increase exceptional opportunities to engage, entertain and educate the public on the value of theatre arts.  As an organization that is run completely by volunteers, we understand the impact we have on the community and in turn, the impact the community has on us.  Our goal over the past year has been to bring the community back into community theatre. 

https://www.facebook.com/OldCourthouseTheatre/

Nominated by Michael Hanson – EIN 58-0002195

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Midways Opportunity House Award

Opportunity House was the beneficiary from the 100 Men’s October meeting and will be awarded $4200. Opportunity House is a day shelter in Concord that provides two meals a day, showers, laundry, clothing, and computers. It has a housing program with the long-term purpose of getting people off the streets and into housing. It provides guests with GED assistance, help getting ID’s and counseling for substance abuse and mental health issues. We look forward to hearing about the impact of our donation at the January meeting.
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Tour de Saints Check Presentation

Jack Cox presented the 100 Men Who Care collective donation to Richard Sexton on his right and Ragan Kearns on his left. The donation provided the sponsorship for the Tour de Saints initiative to support the Cooperative Christian Ministries of Concord.

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July ’21 Award

Our Concord group met on July 15th, voted and awarded our giving circle funding of over $4,600 to the Tour De Saints Charity Bicycle Ride where all proceeds will go to the Cooperative Christian Ministry in Concord. We became the primary sponsor to kick-off the charity event on August 28th which is intended to deliver more than $10,000 to CCM.

Our $4600 donation resulted in an overall donation of $14,000 and was matched by a local business, doubling the overall impact.