The winter meeting of 2023 of 100PeopleWhoCareConcord will be held on January 26, at All Saints Episcopal Church at 7:00 pm. (The community entrance is on the Country Club Dr. side of the church which is in the rear.) The group is changing their name from100MenWhoCareConcord to reflect the inclusion of women—a very exciting change. Please see Jack Cox for more information.
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.
October ’22 Meeting
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.
Coltrane Life Center
Coltrane LIFE Center’s mission is to improve the quality of life for frail and impaired adults and their families through specialized adult daytime services.
EIN# 56-1222998
Junior Charity League of Concord
As professional women, business owners, homemakers, and more, we promote the ideals of community, excellence, and service. The JCL is a thriving organization of women dedicated to serving the children of Cabarrus County.
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
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
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
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. |
Int’l 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.
Nominated by Leroy Deabler