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 $13,000 to CCM.
Are visitors accepted at the meetings?
Yes, keep in mind, unless they join they will not be able to participate in the discussion or vote. Certainly OK.
Is membership limited to 100 men?
No, our goal is 100 for a local $10K contribution. More than 100 are welcome and even less will be well received by the charities.
What if I can’t attend a meeting?
They can send in a proxy ballot if you want a fellow member to vote for you or submit their vote ahead of the meeting.
How to become a member
If you would like to become a member, please go to JOIN US and submit the form indicating your intent by making a scheduled donation.
Who is Grapevine?
Grapevine has partnered with Social Good Fund, a 501(c)3 public charity (EIN 46-1323531), to facilitate all donations. This is a Donor Advised Fund that will distribute your donation to the nonprofits you selected. This allows you to easily make a donation to any U.S. nonprofit.
What should I expect at an event?
Expect to sign-in and introductions.
– Previous event’s recipient introduction
– Announce the three charity finalists
– Each member who nominated a charity finalist presents – 5 minutes each plus Q&A
– Voting and tabulation of the results
– Announce the winning recipient charity
– Group photograph with the big check.
How long do meetings last?
Events will take approximately an hour. There will be time for socializing and networking before or after the formal part of each meeting.
Interest
We appreciate you interest in helping in the Concord area. There are hundreds of needs in our area for consideration.