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# Impact 100 Jersey Coast

Uniting women to collectively fund transformative grants with impact in the Jersey Coast region.

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- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Opens Applications for 2026 $100k Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-opens-applications-for-2026-100k-grants/) - Women’s Giving Collective Invites Nonprofits Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties to Apply for Transformative Funding SHREWSBURY, NJ – March 1, 2026 – Impact 100 Jersey Coast (JC) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Core Grant Cycle, offering local nonprofits the opportunity to receive a $100,000 grant to fund high-impact projects serving vulnerable populations of Monmouth
- [$100k Grant Awarded to Move For Hunger](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/100k-grant-awarded-to-move-for-hunger/) - Impact100 Jersey Coast Awards $100,000 Grant to Move For Hunger to Address FoodInsecurity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES, NJ — Impact100 Jersey Coast has awarded a $100,000 grant to Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, to support expanded food recovery and delivery efforts
- [Spotlight on: Mercy Center](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-mercy-center/) - By: Jackie Jankewicz Helping Single Moms Keep a Roof Over Their Heads Single moms are the largest group coming to Mercy Center in Asbury Park for help. Take, for example, a woman we’ll call “Emma” who came to Mercy Center carrying her child who was crying with hunger. They had been living in a car.
- [Grantee Update: Parker Family Health Center](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grantee-update-parker-family-health-center/) - By: Jackie Jankewicz Back in 2021, the Parker Family Health Clinic in Red Bank was a building bursting at the seams. The free health care facility — which serves Monmouth County residents without medical insurance or the ability to pay for medical care — had maximized every available inch of space. That’s when Parker, a volunteer-based organization,
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $435,000 to Eight Local Non Profits](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/strongimpact-100-jersey-coast-awards-435000-to-eight-local-non-profits-strong/) - Seven Years Of Collective Women’s Giving Enables 28 Organizations To Address Local Unmet Needs RED BANK, NJ – December 12, 2022 – The atmosphere at The Vogel in Red Bank was electric as Impact 100 Jersey Coast announced the recipients of four $100,000 Impact Grants and four $8,750 Mission Awards on November 29. It awarded eight local
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $404,000 to 10 local nonprofits](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-awards-404000-to-10-local-non-profits/) - Photo courtesy of Fields of Dreams Photography Eight years of collective women's giving enables 35 organizations to address local unmet needs RED BANK, NJ - December 7, 2023 - Impact 100 Jersey Coast today announced it awarded four $100,000 grants and six Mission Awards to 10 local nonprofit organizations. Members of the giving collective made up
- [Grantee Update: CARC](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grantee-update-carc/) - By: Jackie Jankewicz One in seven women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). And, for low-income women the rate can be much higher. But a program funded by a 2021 grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast is helping to change that by delivering PPD preventative care to women in need – many of them the victims of domestic violence or
- [Spotlight on: The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-the-society-for-the-prevention-of-teen-suicide/) - By Jen Egan For many, the “back-to-school” season can mean new beginnings, new friends and welcomed new adventures. But for some kids, returning to school produces anxiety and dread, particularly if they are being bullied or marginalized. Currently, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10 – 24. Very soon, Monmouth
- [Grantee Update: Monmouth Arts](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grantee-update-monmouth-arts/) - By: Jackie Jankewicz Empowering Youth: The Transformative Power of Art to Improve Mental Health Art is a powerful form of self-expression, especially for children who may have difficulty articulating their feelings verbally. The Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program from Monmouth Arts uses painting, drawing, music and dance to help children communicate their emotions, thoughts
- [Spotlight on: Food for Thought by the Sea in collaboration with Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-food-for-thought/) - By Jen Egan Restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach prides herself in lifting up the communities in which she does business. When she arrived in Asbury Park, amidst its vibrant opening nearly 20 years ago, she saw an opportunity. Through food, beverage and local partnerships, she endeavored to “mend some of the disruption,” that the rapid influx of
- [Grantee Update: VNA Central Jersey](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grantee-update-vna-central-jersey/) - By: Jackie Jankewicz An Impact 100 Jersey Coast grant of $107,500 in 2021 to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Central Jersey’s Children and Family Health Institute funded the education, training and certification of 11 bilingual, multicultural Doulas. The program is part of Monmouth County’s first ever Doula Learning Collaborative with the goal to improve
- [Spotlight on: Shore House](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-shore-house/) - By Jen Egan On June 28, Shore House cut the ribbon on their newly renovated Clubhouse in Long Branch. In a matter of 100 days, the 2022 grantee transformed its Clubhouse from functional, but deficient, to amazing! Its members, who are adults living with mental illness, can enjoy expanded programming for social education and employment
- [New Jersey Family Law Group to Host Art Show Fundraiser for Impact 100 Jersey Coast](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/nj_family_law_artshow/) - March ABC Event Features Artists Eric Heitmann and Kiersten Heitmann March 2023 – Toms River and Red Bank, NJ) New Jersey Family Law Group will host an art show fundraiser to benefit Impact 100 Jersey Coast. The art show will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at
- [Philanthropy Built for the Busy Woman](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/philanthropy-built-for-the-busy-woman/) - Shrewsbury, NJ – February 27, 2023 – Impact 100 Jersey Coast was founded to empower women to pool their funds and give collectively. This revolutionary model makes large-scale philanthropy accessible to a wide range of women and profoundly changes the communities they live in. “Our mission is to raise awareness of our community’s most pressing needs
- [Spotlight on: Parker Family Health Center](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-parker-family-health-center/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you turn when you have no health insurance or cannot afford a doctor visit? For more than 20 years, residents in Monmouth County have counted on Parker Family Health Center (Parker) in Red Bank to provide free, routine medical care. In fact, since it opened 22 years ago, the organization has served
- [Spotlight on: VNA Central Jersey](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-vna-central-jersey/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano Most mothers will agree that giving birth is one of the most profoundly moving, yet challenging life experiences they will encounter. Imagine then, giving birth in a situation where the medical community does not speak the same language or understand the mother’s culture. Giving birth is often a difficult experience, but research
- [Spotlight on: Monmouth Arts](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-monmouth-arts/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano Turning to a creative outlet during challenging times such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can make a huge difference in one’s well-being. This is especially so for children who often do not have a way to express their fears and anxieties. It is no surprise then that “Creative Expressions Arts and Wellness,”
- [Community Impact Magazine NJ: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Offers Generous Donation to COVID-19 Response Initiative](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/community-magazine-nj-impact-100-jersey-coast-offers-generous-donation-to-covid-19-response-initiative/) - On April 21, Impact 100 Jersey Coast announced its donation of $17,650 to the non-profit New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF) that was launched in March to address critical needs and fight the medical, economic, and social impact of COVID-19 in the Garden State. Every dollar raised by NJPRF goes to existing organizations with a
- [The Monmouth Journal: Impact Jersey Coast Makes $17,000 Plus Donation to NJ Pandemic Relief Fund](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-makes-plus-donation-to-nj-pandemic-relief-fund/) - SHREWSBURY - Since its founding in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast has made tremendous strides in empowering women to improve the lives of others through philanthropy. Thus far, the all-volunteer organization has awarded nearly $1.2 million in substantial grants to ten Monmouth County nonprofits, with new recipients selected each November. This month, the women of
- [Evolving our Grants Process for 2022!](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/evolving-our-grants-process-for-2022/) - It’s been an impactful six years, during which we are proud to have awarded more than $2 million in transformational grants. Now, with a community dealing with the aftermath of COVID, a changing philanthropic landscape, and leadership transition at Impact underway, we find ourselves at a pivotal time in our organization’s journey. Each year we
- [2022 Impact 100 JC Grant Cycle Launching](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/2022-impact-100-jc-grant-cycle-launching/) - GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY NONPROFITS REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS! The OpportunityMarch 4th, 2022 - Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, today announced it will be holding two Grant Applicant Information Sessions for nonprofits in Monmouth County, NJ that are interested in applying for funding in 2022. These annual
- [News: Deirdre Spiropoulos interviewed on Lou & Liz in the Morning on 94.3 The Point](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/news-deirdre-spiropoulos-interviewed-on-the-lou-liz-show-on-94-3-the-point/) - July 12, 2019: Impact 100 Jersey Coast's Co-Founder and President, Deirdre Spiropoulos, interviewed on the Lou & Liz show on 94.3 The Point Last week, Deirdre Spiropoulos headed down to the sunny Asbury Park boardwalk to chat with 94.3 The Point radio show hosts, Lou and Liz, about Impact 100 Jersey Coast. Huge thanks to
- [News: Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Benefit Raises More than $50,000 for Impact 100 Jersey Coast](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-salt-creak-grille-benefit/) - The Community Magazine's May edition features Impact 100 Jersey Coast, which has raised over $50,000 as the beneficiary of the 16th Annual Salt Creek Grille Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser, where 100% of proceeds from the sponsorships, ticket sales and live auction items went directly to Impact 100 Jersey Coast and the Impact flag will fly from the waterfront restaurant throughout the entire year with the intent to create more awareness. Impact's 2019 final membership count is also featured in the magazine.
- [News: Women's Philanthropic Movement Reaches $1 Million Mark](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-grants-monmouth-county-nonprofits/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast has reached an amazing milestone as it closed its record-breaking 2019 membership season. This fall Impact Jersey Coast will award four grants of $110,000 each - bringing its total funding to nonprofits in Monmouth County to more than $1.1 million! Interested nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County should visit the Impact website for more details.
- [News: The Dreamcatcher podcast featuring Impact 100 Jersey Coast Co-founder and President Deirdre Spiropoulos](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-dreamcatchers-podcast-deirdre-spiropoulos-inspirational-goals/) - Deirdre Spiropoulos, Impact 100 Jersey Coast's own Co-founder and President, is featured on The Dreamcatchers podcast, discussing life, career and all things Impact. Not only can you learn more about Deirdre, you can learn about all of the amazing nonprofits Impact is supporting.
- [News: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces 5 Finalists for 4 Grants of $110,000](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-2019-grant-finalists-monmouth-county/) - Community Magazine features Impact 100 Jersey Coast and its five 2019 grant finalists: Asbury Park Music Foundation (Arts and Culture), Clean Ocean Action (Environment, Parks and Recreation), Court Appointed Special Advocates of Monmouth County (“CASA”) (Children and Families), St. Mark’s Center for Community Renewal (Health and Wellness), and Senior Citizens Activities Network Inc. (“SCAN”) (Education).
- [Powerful Women's Group Provides Transformational Change, IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST AWARDS FOUR $110,000 GRANTS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-2019-grant-recipients-monmout-county-asbury-park-music-foundation-clean-ocean-action-casa-saint-marks/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast held its Annual Meeting on November 19th where the organization's 440 members selected the four grant finalists to receive $110,000 each. The four selected were Asbury Park Music Foundation (Arts and Culture), Clean Ocean Action (Environment, Parks and Recreation), Court Appointed Special Advocates of Monmouth County (“CASA”) (Children and Families) and St. Mark’s Center for Community Renewal (Health and Wellness).
- [Impact 100 Jersey Cost Held Annual Meeting: 'Make Your Impact'](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-2019-grant-recipients-monmouth-county-asbury-park-music-foundation-clean-ocean-action-casa-saint-marks-2/) - The Two River Times featured pictures from the Impact 100 Jersey Coast 2019 Annual Meeting, where 440 Impact members gathered to listen to the five finalist presentations then voted on the four 2019 grantees. The grants in the amount of $110,000 each were awarded to COA, CASA, APMF and St. Mark's.
- [Giving Circles in N.J. Payout $3.48 Million](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/new-jersey-philanthropic-communty-foundation-impact-100-jersey-coast-chapters/) - The NonProfit Times features Impact 100 Jersey Coast as one of the four Impact chapters in New Jersey that have made nearly $3.5 million in philanthropic gifts.
- [Leadership Transitions Announced!](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership-transitions-announced/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast Co-Founders, Deirdre Spiropoulos and Heather Burke have announced their plans to step back from daily operational duties into key advisory roles. “As Co-Founders, we have had the honor of being a part of Impact and watching it grow from 11 founding members to more than 400 in just six years. There is
- [Hot Off The Press: Asbury Park Music Foundation Grantee Update](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/blog-hot-off-the-press-asbury-park-music-foundation-grantee-update/) - We are so excited to share this update from the 2019 Grant Recipient Asbury Park Music Foundation with you all! It is incredible how much they’ve accomplished so far with their Impact grant despite the very challenging circumstances. The APMF #BeatBus is our mobile classroom; since schools have been closed and classes have become virtual,
- [Attention Nonprofits: Monmouth County Women's Philanthropic Group Announces 3 Grants of $112,000 in 2018](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-3-grants-in-2018/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast closed out its 2018 membership drive with 336 members, which means they will be awarding 3 grants of $112,000 in 2018.
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Tops $2,000,000 In Transformational Grants Awarded](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-tops-2-million-in-transformational-grants-awarded/) - Six years of collective women’s giving allow 18 organizations to address local unmet needs Impact 100 Jersey Coast announced that its members have awarded four $107,500 transformational grants, totaling $430,000, to area nonprofit organizations. Despite a challenging year, the 430 members of the philanthropic women’s volunteer organization were able to honor organizations that are making
- [Linda Lautenberg: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/linda-lautenberg-spotlight/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Linda Lautenberg By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live?Holmdel, New Jersey What do you do for a living?I’m the co-founder of Evolve, a professional development company I launched in November for women who’re at a transition point in their career or looking to make a shift in their
- [Spotlight on: HABcore](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-habcore/) - By Stephanie Posner, Anne Yeh & Mary Riley 2020 grant recipient, HABcore, invited the Impact 100 team to see their progress first-hand. On June 10th Marta Quinn, Senior Director of Development at HABcore toured the group around the area surrounding the Red Bank boarding house to show the development and community on the west side.
- [Hot Off The Press: Saint Mark’s Center for Community Renewal](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/hot-off-the-press-saint-marks-center-for-community-renewal/) - Feeding Bodies and Souls with Help from Impact 100 By Joanne Colella St. Mark's kitchen from deconstruction through expansion and modernization! October brought news from another of our 2019 Impact 100 Jersey Coast grantees, Saint Mark’s Center for Community Renewal, who shared an update with Grantee Liaison Volunteer Holly Deitz. Based at Saint Mark’s Episcopal
- [Andrea Verdone Gorsegner: Member in the Moment](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/andrea-verdone-gorsegner-member-in-the-moment/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Andrea Verdone Gorsegner By Janet Mazur Cavano Meet Andrea Riding one’s exercise bike for 24 straight hours is an impressive feat, most would agree. Raising more than $85,000 for charity while doing so catapults this feat to another level entirely. Just ask Impact 100 Jersey Coast member Andrea Verdone
- [Holly Lyttle: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/holly-lyttle/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Holly Lyttle By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Oceanport, New Jersey Describe your occupation I've had two careers. I was originally an in-house organizational consultant for AT&T, specializing in leadership and team building. I retired when my kids were in school. I then volunteered for various non-profits,
- [Alison Ertl: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/alison-manser-ertl/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Alison Manser Ertl By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Brielle, New Jersey Tell us about what you do for a living I'm the publisher of Star News Group, a family-owned business. We publish two weekly newspapers, The Coast Star and the Ocean Star, and Night and Day
- [Christina Zuk: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/christina-zuk/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Christina Zuk By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Long Branch, New Jersey What do you do for a living? I'm a lobbyist. For the last five years, I've worked for a firm in Trenton called Princeton Public Affairs Group, and our clients range from non-profits to education
- [Tammy Ward: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/tammy-ward/) - Meet Tammy Ward (2020 Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member) By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Matawan, New Jersey Tell us what you for a living. I own Cambridge Club of Aberdeen, a project I created with my husband over the last 10 years. It's a 9-acre property in the center of Aberdeen, a
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Has Raised Over $2 Million to Help Local Nonprofits](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-has-raised-over-2-million-to-help-local-nonprofits/) - By Christina Gorini Since being founded in 2015, the powerful women's philanthropy group has contributed new grants to transformational programs in Monmouth County. MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ April 26, 2021- Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a women’s grantmaking collective, is pleased to announce they successfully closed their sixth annual member drive bringing their total to date to
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces 2020 Grant Finalists](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-announces-2020-grant-finalists/) - HABcore, by providing permanent housing and individualized support, helps homeless families, veterans, and individuals with special needs move through crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives. Aslan’s mission is to effect permanent change in the hearts and minds of at-risk youth residing in Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park and
- [Making A Difference: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Members Look Back & Look Ahead to Grantee Initiatives](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/making-a-difference-2020/) - By Joanne Colella As 2020 draws to a close and the promise of 2021 beckons, there is no better time for the members and supporters of Impact 100 Jersey Coast to take a look back while still looking ahead. On November 17, the philanthropic women’s volunteer organization held their much-anticipated Annual Meeting, where members voted
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Kicks Off 2020 Grant Process with $456,000 available for Eligible Nonprofits in Monmouth County](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-kicks-off-2020-grant-process-with-456000-available-grants/) - In its 5th year of grant-making, the powerful women’s philanthropy group will contribute 4 grants of $114,000 each to transformational programs in Monmouth County. Media Contact: Rachel Haviland, Marketing Director, Impact 100 Jersey Coast 813.767.9290 marketingi100jc@gmail.com MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ April 17, 2020 Despite the global pandemic and New Jersey’s state of emergency, which
- [Hot Off The Press: Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) of Monmouth County Grantee Update](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/hot-off-the-press-casa-monmouth-grantee-update/) - By Joanne Colella We continue to be inspired and impressed by the determination and adaptability of our grantees to continue their vital services amid the challenges of COVID! In early September, Impact 100 Grantee Liaison volunteer Judie Saunders received an update from Cindi Van Brundt, Executive Director of our 2019 grant recipient, Court Appointed Special
- [Spotlight on: Clean Ocean Action](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/spotlight-on-clean-ocean-action/) - Transforming Our Community By Stephanie Posner Clean Ocean Action was a grant recipient in 2019. Impact 100 helped to support the launch of the Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL) program to develop a center of environmental stewardship for high school students in underserved communities. The inaugural class was made up of 12 students from
- [Eileen Higgins: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/eileen-higgins-beyond-the-grant-member-spotlight/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Eileen Higgins By Janet Mazur Cavano For the last three years, you’ve served as Executive Director of the Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Before that, you were the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Workforce Development Board. Surely, you learned of Impact 100 Jersey Coast through your community
- [Impact Strong in 2021](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-strong-in-2021/) - By Deirdre Spiropoulos, President and Co-Founder On January 6th the women of Impact 100 Jersey Coast kicked the year off with their first Membership Drive event. Over the course of the next two months the woman’s grantmaking circle will be hosting “Wednesdays with Impact,” a series of 40-minute interactive Zoom events where women can learn
- [Jennifer Willey: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/jennifer-willey-beyond-the-grant-member-spotlight/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Jennifer Willey By Janet Mazur Cavano You’ve been a member of Impact 100 since 2018 – what inspired you to join? The idea of bringing women together for good, so we can not only support and empower each other and build connection, but to do that with the interest
- [Pamela Major: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/pamela-major-beyond-the-grant-member-spotlight/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano This is your first year as an Impact member; what led you to join? Some of the non-profit agencies I’ve worked with were grant recipients, and I kept hearing about the wonderful programs those grants provided. I wondered who ARE these wonderful people and what IS this organization that’s providing the
- [100 Impact Members Gather Virtually To Select And Celebrate This Year’s Grantees](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/100-impact-members-gather-virtually-to-select-and-celebrate-this-years-grantees/) - By Joanne Colella, Impact Jersey Coast Member Congratulations are in order – not only to this year’s Impact 100 Jersey Coast grant recipients, but also to all of you, our dedicated members! Thanks to your generosity, your volunteerism throughout the year, and your votes, we have presented transformational grants of $114,000 each to four outstanding
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces Recipients of Four 2020 Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-announces-recipients-of-four-2020-grants/) - By Joanne Colella This has undoubtedly been a challenging year in countless ways. But for proud members of the philanthropic women’s volunteer organization Impact 100 Jersey Coast, 2020 also brought with it a welcome bright spot on November 17th and a remarkable opportunity for several nonprofits in Monmouth County, NJ. At the Impact Jersey Coast
- [Eileen Greenlay: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/eileen-greenlay-beyond-the-grant-member-spotlight/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano Tell us about what you do for a living. I’m the Director of development for the Mercy Center in Asbury Park. We are a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy. We provide programs and services for people facing socio-economic challenges – these include a food pantry, a family resource center, youth
- [Judie Saunders: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/judie-saunders-beyond-the-grant-member-spotlight/) - By Janet Mazur Cavano When did you join Impact 100 JC and how did you hear of us? Toward the end of 2017 when I was living in Holmdel, I was flipping through the town’s paper, “Community Magazine,” I saw an article about an event at Bell Works featuring a group of women doing wonderful
- [Karen Harris: Member in the Moment](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/karen-harris-member-in-the-moment/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Karen Harris By Janet Mazur Cavano Meet Karen Harris Many of our members don’t just volunteer their time with us. Some become involved with local non-profits they’re led to through their work at Impact 100 Jersey Coast. This is exactly what happened with Karen Harris. On a site visit
- [Claire Knopf: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/claire-knopf-member-spotlight/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Claire Knopf By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Rumson When it comes to philanthropy and service, your resume is beyond impressive! You’ve volunteered on multiple local organizations from chairing the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation to sitting on the board of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
- [Blog: Onward & Upward](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/onward-upward-webinar/) - IMPACT 100 MEMBERS LOOK ONWARD AND UPWARD AT FIRST-EVER ZOOM MEETING By Joanne Colella The COVID-19 pandemic did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm and inspiration shared by 56 women who attended the organization’s recent Zoom event, held on June 11. With a theme of Onward and Upward, the first-ever virtual meeting provided an opportunity for
- [Rose Anastasio: Beyond the Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/rose-anastasio/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Rose Anastasio By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Manasquan What do you do for living? In my first career, I was an assistant vice president at Merrill Lynch. I was also an independent consultant and did design and coding work on Wall Street. Today, I don't have
- [Marilyn Schlossbach: Member in the Moment](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/marilyn-schlossbach-member-in-the-moment/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Marilyn Schlossbach By Janet Mazur Cavano Meet Marilyn Schlossbach, our first Member in the Moment spotlight. Mariylyn has been an Impact 100 JC member for 3 years. She is using her network to make
- [Devin Carrick: Member In The Moment](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/devin-carrick-member-in-the-moment/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Devin Carrick By Janet Mazur Cavano What happens to all those Girl Scout cookies when a pandemic strikes in the middle of sales season? Forced to abandon community booths and direct sales during the governor’s stay-at-home order, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore created an innovative solution: They
- [Linda Lautenberg: Member In The Moment](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/linda-lautenberg-member-in-the-moment/) - When COVID-19 struck, Impact 100 Jersey Coast member Linda Lautenberg knew she HAD to do something to help out in her community. But what? At the first virtual meeting of her business school alumni group, she happened to learn about the newly-formed Front Line Appreciation Group (FLAG). The group’s mission is simple: feed the front
- [Mary Eileen Fouratt: Beyond The Grant Member Spotlight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/mary-eileen-fouratt/) - Meet Impact 100 Jersey Coast Member Mary Eileen Fouratt By Janet Mazur Cavano Where do you live? Asbury Park. My husband and I moved from Shrewsbury two and a half years ago when we were seeking someplace walkable and fun. What is your occupation? I'm a program officer for the New Jersey State Council on
- [Blog: Sharing to Succeed](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/blog-sharing-to-succeed/) - At Impact 100 Jersey Coast, we pride ourselves on our hyper local focus. Awarding grants solely to local non-profits, we bring local women together to foster a culture of giving and create transformational changes close to home. We Are Part of a Worldwide Movement How easy it can be then to overlook that we are
- [Sign Up As A 'One and Done' Volunteer!](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/sign-up-as-a-one-and-done-volunteer/) - We would like to introduce and invite you to participate in the newly created 'ONE AND DONE' committee. 'One and Done' was created to engage those members that would like more involvement and can spare a bit of time to help with one-time tasks that really help drive Impact 100 forward towards our goal of
- [News: Salt Creek Grille's 16th Annual Wine & Martini Tasting to Benefit Impact 100 Jersey Coast](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/salt-creek-grille-to-benefit-impact-100-jersey-coast/) - Salt Creek Grille has announced 100% of the proceeds from its 16th Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser will go to Impact 100 Jersey Coast. This event, whih is always a sell out, will be held Thursday, April 11.
- [News: The Coast Star: Making a difference, one woman at a time](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/coast-star-impact-100-jersey-coast-feature/) - The Coast Star features Impact 100 Jersey Coast on the cover of its People Section. Women are welcome to join any of the membership events throughout Monmouth County to learn more.
- [News: Making an 'Impact 100 Jersey Coast' Difference -- TapInto Holmdel and Colts Neck](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/making-an-impact-100-difference/) - TAPinto.net covers an Impact 100 Jersey Coast membership event in Colts Neck where like-minded women convened to talk about giving locally.
- [News: Impact on WJRZ Radio - Part 1](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-on-wjrz-radio-part-1/) - https://wjrz.com/episodes/deidre-spiropoulos-rowena-crawford-philips-impact-100-jersey-coast-part-1/
- [News: Impact on WJRZ Radio - Part 2](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-on-wjrz-radio-part-2/) - https://wjrz.com/episodes/deidre-spiropoulos-rowena-crawford-philips-impact-100-jersey-coast-part-2/
- [News: Rumson Living: A Simple Model; A Transformational Impact](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-transformational-impact-rumson-living-nonprofit-monmouth-county/) - Rumson Living features Impact 100 Jersey Coast's 2018 Annual Meeting in its January 2019 edition. The powerful evening, which fittingly fell on Giving Tuesday, ended with three deserving nonprofits each being awarded $112,000 grants.
- [News: Coast Star: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards 2018 Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-2018-grants-coast-star/) - The Coast Star features Impact 100 Jersey Coast's 2018 Annual Meeting and its 2018 grantees, which include Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, and Family Resource Association, Inc. 336 Impact Jersey Coast were able to vote on the grantees out of a pool of five finalists in five categories. Each of the three grantees received a grant of $112,000 to go toward a specific project.
- [News: Impact in Numbers: Community Magazine Cover Story](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-gives-to-local-charities-in-2018-2/) - Community Magazine features Impact 100 Jersey Coast co-founders, Deirdre Spiropoulos and Heather Burke, on its January 2019 cover story, where they discuss how they brought the Impact 100 model to Monmouth County, the success they've had so far and what each of us can do to make our own impact.
- [The Women of Impact 100 Make a Powerful Difference Granting $336,000 to Local Charities in 2018](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-gives-to-local-charities-in-2018/) - TapInto.net covers the Impact 100 Jersey Coast annual meeting where, On 'Giving Tuesday', a few hundred members and supporters gathered at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown to announce the three charities that would be splitting evenly the $336,000 granted by Impact 100. The lucky winners are: Family Resource Associates, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, and CFC Loud 'N' Clear Foundation.
- [APP: Monmouth County women philanthropists dish out $336K](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-announces-2018-grant-recipients/) - The Asbury Park Press highlights the Impact 100 Jersey Coast annual meeting, where $336,000 was awarded to nonprofits, which brings its total to nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in grants it's handed out since it began in 2015.
- [Coast Star: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces Grant Finalists](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-announces-grant-finalists/) - The Coast Star highlights the five finalists for Impact 100 Jersey Coast's three grants in 2018: American Littoral Society, Asbury Park Music Foundation, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, CFC Loud N Clear and Family Resource Associates.
- [Women Philanthropists Making an Impact in Monmouth](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/women-philanthropists-impact-monmouth-asbury-park/) - The women of Impact 100 Jersey Coast are featured in the Asbuy Park Press for writing some hefty checks to help improve Monmouth County since 2015. Next month, Impact will award grants of $112,000 to three of the following finalists: American Littoral Society, Asbury Park Music Foundation, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, CFC Loud N Clear and Family Resource Associates.
- [Local Women Make Big Impact](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/local-women-make-big-impact/) - The ladies of Impact 100 Jersey Coast have raised $728,000 to help change our community. We need your help to give away even more! Come to our 2019 membership season kick-off event to learn more about the simple way women can get more involved and help us spread the word about this wonderful organization.
- [Community Magazine: Bell Works Pressed for Progress at International Women’s Day Event](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/womens-day-bell-works/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast was proud to participate in the International Women's Day event at Bell Works, where accomplished local women told inspirational stories about adversity and persistence. Read more in the Community Magazine article.
- [Rumson Living - Impact 100: The Power of One Woman Multiplied by Many](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-jersey-coast-primer-rumson-living/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast strives to find out what kind of change can occur by likeminded, proactive and driven women joining forces to better their immediate world. Read more in this great primer on Impact in Rumson Living magazine.
- [Dreams Do Come True for Homeless Youth In Asbury Park: Ribbon Cutting of the Covenant House New Jersey Rights Of Passage Program](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/covenant-house-asbury-park-ribbon-cutting/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast was honored to to be a part of the ribbon cutting for Covenant House NJ's Rites of Passage program, which provides life skills, shelter and food for at risk adolescents in Asbury Park.
- [The Coaster: Asbury Park's Covenant House Receives $123,000 Grant](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-impact-2017-annual-meeting-2/) - Covenant House received a $123,000 grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast to be used for its Rites of Passage program in Asbury Park, which provides a safe place for homeless young people, 18 or older who have “aged” out of the system.
- [TRT: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Held Annual Meeting and Dinner](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-impact-2017-annual-meeting/) - The Two River Times features a full page of photos from the Impact 100 Jersey Coast 2017 Annual Meeting, which includes pictures of the five finalists and the 2016 Impact grantee, 180 Turning Lives Around.
- [Community Magazine: Make An Impact](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/community-magazine-impact-2017-annual-meeting/) - Community Magazine covers 100 Jersey Coast's 2017 Annual Meeting, where Covenant House New Jersey and The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County were selected as Impact’s grant recipients, each receiving grants of $123,000.
- [CFNJ: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $246,000 in Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-awards-2017-grants/) - At Impact 100 Jersey Coast's 2017 Annual Meeting, nearly 250 women gathered to hear presentations from five nonprofit finalists where they voted to award Covenant House New Jersey and The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County as Impact’s 2017 recipients, each receiving grants of $123,000. After hearing such deserving presentations, OceanFirst Foundation awarded the three runner-up finalists, American Littoral Society, The Community YMCA, and New Jersey Repertory Company, grants of $1,500 each.
- [Journal: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces Two $123,000 Recipients](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/journal-impact-2017-grant-recipients/) - Nearly 250 women attended the Impact 100 Jersey Coast Annual Meeting, where they heard presentations from 5 grant finalists and selected 2 to receive grants of $123,000. The 2017 grant recipients were Mental Health Association of Monmouth County and Covenant House NJ.
- [TRT: New One-Stop Center Opens for Domestic, Sexual Abuse Victims](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-180-turning-lives-around-ribbon-cutting/) - 180 Turning Lives Around has officially opened its Family Justice Center, providing victims of domestic and sexual abuse with a central location to access legal guidance, police assistance, shelter for victims and children, and other local services. Plans for the center began when 180 was awarded Impact's inaugural grant of $145,000 in 2016.
- [The Journal: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces Five Finalists for Two $123,000 Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/journal-impact-five-finalists/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast announces the five finalists for its two $123,000 grants. The membership will vote on the grant recipients on November 15th at the Impact 100 Jersey Coast Annual Membership Meeting.
- [TRT: Lifting a Community Through Yoga](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-lifting-a-community-through-yoga/) - The 4th Annual Local Mala Project Takes Over Asbury Park on September 17, 2017. Impact 100 Jersey Coast was selected to receive the proceeds of the event because of the dedication and passion of its members.
- [Community Magazine: The Local Mala Project Announces Beneficiary for 2017: Impact 100 Jersey Coast](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/communitymagazinelocal-mala-project-impact-beneficiary/) - Christian Valeriani and The Local Mala Project Announce Impact 100 Jersey Coast as the recipient for the 2017 Local Mala Project, being held in Asbury Park on September 17, 2017.
- [Two River Times: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Announces Two Grants to be Awarded to Monmouth County Nonprofits](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-impact-announces-two-grants/) - Impact announces it will be awarding two grants to Monmouth County nonprofits in this week's Two River Times. The article outlines the grant application process and all of the relevant deadlines for the 2017 grants.
- [Community Magazine: Impact to Award Two Grants of $123,000](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/community-magazine-impact-to-award-2-grants/) - The May edition of Community Magazine features Impact as a force for change in our community. Impact's 246-members will have a large impact in 2017 with their 2 transformational grants of $123,000 each.
- [TriCity News: Area Non-Profits This Is Your Chance!](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/tricity-news-impact-two-grants-monmouth-county-nonprofits/) - TriCity News features Impact Jersey Coast on its latest cover as a call to action for Monmouth County nonprofits to apply for its two $123,000 grants.
- [IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST TO AWARD TWO GRANTS OF $123,000 TO MONMOUTH COUNTY NONPROFITS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/246-women-to-award-two-grants/) - At 246-women strong, Impact 100 Jersey Coast will make an even larger impact on the local community than in 2016. At the culmination of the membership drive, Impact announced that it will be offering two transformational grants of $123,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth County in 2017.
- [Tri City News: Seeking 200 Women](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/tri-city-news-seeking-200-women/) - Tri City News features Impact 100 Jersey Coast on the cover of the February 9, 2017 edition with a great article on how Impact has become a powerful force for change in Monmouth County.
- [The Journal: Impact Strives to Raise $200,000 for Local Grants in 2017](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/the-journal-impact-strives-to-raise-200000/) - In the February edition of The Journal, Impact 100 Jersey Coast announces its goal to double its impact in 2017 and award two $100,000 grants to local nonprofits.
- [The Monmouth Journal: Exciting News from Impact 100 Jersey Coast](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/monmouth-journal-impact-2017-goal/) - The Monmouth Journal highlights Impact's inaugural annual meeting, where Impact members selected 180 Turning Lives Around as the recipient of their first $145,000 grant.
- [The Coast Star: 180 Turning Lives Around Awarded $145,000 Grant](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/coast-star-180-awarded-grant/) - The Coast Star highlights Impact 100 Jersey Coast's first annual grant of $145,000 awarded to 180 Turning Lives Around for their Family Justice Center.
- [Two River Times: Letter of Thanks from 180 Turning Lives Around](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/trt-letter-of-thanks-180-turning-lives-around/) - 180 Turning Lives Around penned a passionate letter of thanks for their recent $145,000 grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast, which was published in the 11/24 edition of the Two River Times.
- [Monmouth Journal: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $145,000 Grant to 180 Turning Lives Around](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/monmouth-journal-145000-grant-to-180-turning-lives-around/) - Monmouth Journal highlights Impact 100 Jersey Coast's first annual meeting, where the organization's 145 members awarded their first inaugural $145,000 grant to 180 Turning Lives Around.
- [Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards Inaugural $145,000 Grant to 180 Turning Lives Around](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-jersey-coast-awards-grant-to-180-turning-lives-around/) - Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) highlights Impact 100 Jersey Coast's first annual meeting Thursday evening, where the organization's 145 members awarded their first inaugural $145,000 grant to 180 Turning Lives Around.
- [TWO RIVER TIMES: IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST ANNOUNCES 5 FINALISTS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/two-river-times-impact-100-jersey-coast-announces-5-finalists/) - Two River Times coverage of Impact 100 Jersey Coast and the five finalists selected for its inaugural $145,000 grant.
- [IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST SELECTS 5 FINALISTS FOR $145,000 GRANT](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact100jerseycoastselects5finalists/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast announces 5 finalists selected for $145,000 grant. The winner will be chosen by Impact members on November 17th.
- [WINNING WITH WOMEN - INTERVIEW WITH DEIRDRE SPIROPOULOS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/winning-with-women-interview-with-deirdre-spiropoulos/) - MILSPRAY's Winning with Women series features our Co-founder and President Deirdre Spiropoulos
- [IMPACT 100 GRANT FOR NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-grant-for-new-jersey-nonprofit/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast Highlighted on Grantwatch for $145,000 Grant in Monmouth County
- [IMPACT 100 EXCEEDS GOAL IN FIRST YEAR](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-exceeds-goal-in-first-year/) - Impact 100 Jersey Coast To Provide $145,000 Transformational Grant
- [PHILANTHROPY MADE EASY](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/philanthropy-made-easy/) - The Coast Star features Impact 100 Jersey Coast on its journey as it spreads from Hazlet to Spring Lake.
- [IMPACT 100 REACHES ITS GOAL](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-100-reaches-its-goal/) - Two River Times feature on Impact 100 Jersey Coast celebrating its 100 member milestone.
- [LOCAL WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/localwomenmakinganimpact/) - Co-founders Deirdre Spiropoulos and Heather Burke share the inspiration behind Impact 100 Jersey Coast and the attributes that make our organization so unique.
- [IMPACT 100 GARDEN STATE AWARDS $200,000 IN GRANTS TO AID POVERTY STRICKEN](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact100gardenstate2015grants/) - Impact 100 Garden State awarded over $200,000 in grants to support programs that help the elderly poor, disenfranchised young adults, and pre-school children from low-income families.
- [THE IMPACT OF GENEROSITY](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/impact-of-generosity/) - Wendy Steele created the Impact 100 concept - inspiring and challenging us to pursue the Win-Win-Win of giving back. Please listen to her TED talk on the phenomenal success of Impact 100 and why we should all get involved in contagious generosity.
- [JERSEY SHORE WOMEN UNITE TO MAKE AN IMPACT VIA PHILANTHROPY](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/jersey-shore-women-unite-to-make-an-impact-via-philanthropy-2/) - Impact 100 has arrived on the Jersey Coast. Please see the article in the Two River Times on the launch of Impact 100 Jersey Coast.
- [MEET OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/meet-our-founding-members/) - Learn more about the people behind Impact 100 Jersey Coast. Please take a look at the bios of our founding members.
- [WHY STOP AT 100?](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/why-stop-at-100/) - In 2015, the Pensacola chapter of Impact 100 broke the worldwide membership record with 1,060 women. That means 10 transformational grants in one year.
- [MAKING AN IMPACT](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/making-an-impact/) - In just three years, Impact 100 Garden State has united over 200 members. This year they will make two high-impact grants, and have just named their 2015 finalists.

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- [Home](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/) - UNITING WOMEN IMPACTING COMMUNITIES $4 Million in Impactful Funding to more than 50 Local Non-profits $4 Million in Impactful FundingAwarded to more than 50 Local Nonprofits 2026 Grant Funding We are excited to announce that we are welcoming 351 members this year! That is another $351,000 of grant funding to support and sustain local Monmouth
- [Events](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/events/) - UPCOMING EVENTS We regularly host events for women who want to learn more about the Impact 100 Jersey Coast philanthropy initiative, as well as educational and social gatherings designed to enhance the connections between our existing members. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at any time if you would like to learn more about
- [Teen Impact Join Us](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/teen-impact-join-us/) - DONATE Go Teen HOME Teen ABOUT Teen MEMBERSHIP Teen GRANTS Join Us Join Us To become a member of Teen Impact Jersey Coast, each girl will donate $125 to be pooled with other member donations into a grant that will be awarded to one local, youth-serving non-profit organization in Monmouth or Ocean County. Join us
- [Teen Impact Home](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/teen-impact/) - DONATE Go Teen HOME Teen ABOUT Teen MEMBERSHIP Teen GRANTS ONE TEEN. ONE DONATION. ONE VOTE. Teen Impact Jersey Coast gives thoughtfully by learning about the needs of Monmouth and Ocean County and analyzing grant applications from local non-profits. We determine projects, programs, or organizations that we think will make a difference for youths in
- [OUR IMPACT](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/) - OUR IMPACT SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2015, IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST HAS AWARDED $3.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO MORE THAN 50 NONPROFITS! SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2015, IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST HAS AWARDED $3.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO MORE THAN 50 NONPROFITS! Each year, we partner with local nonprofits to fuel meaningful, lasting change throughout our
- [Leadership](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership-team/) - OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Executive Committee Our Executive Committee is a formal Advisory Group committee that meets bi-weekly and is chartered by the full Advisory Group. The purpose of the this committee is to keep the lines of communication open across operating teams, support collaborative efforts, and make administrative decisions between formal AG meetings. Board of
- [Jackie Jankewitz](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/jackie-jankewitz/) - Jackie Jankewitz “As a member of the grants team, you see firsthand how small non-profits, with the right support, can create a big impact.” Town: Bradley Beach Joined Impact: 2020 Impact Roles: Co-Chair, Grants Leadership Team, Grant Relations Co-Chair, Grant Liaison, GRC member Jackie is a communications professional with a long career that includes leadership
- [Linda Lautenberg](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/linda-lautenberg/) - Linda Lautenberg “Magic happens when smart, committed women get in a room together. Impact proves that every year.“ Town: Holmdel Joined Impact: 2015 (Year 2!) Impact Roles: Board of Trustees, Grant Review Committee Linda Lautenberg lives in Holmdel with her husband, 1-3 kids (depending on school and work schedules), and WAY too many pets.
- [Joanna Connelly](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/joanna-connelly/) - Joanna Connelly “The impact of these grants often extends well beyond the initial donation. By providing essential funding, I believe we are not just helping an organization survive; we are giving them the stability to innovate and grow their reach.” Town: Colts Neck Joined Impact: 2022 Impact Roles: Board of Trustees Joanna Connelly serves
- [Donate](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/donate/) - BECOME A FRIEND OF IMPACT 100 JC or TEEN IMPACT 100 JC Friends of Impact 100 Jersey Coast and Teen Impact Jersey Coast play an important role in furthering our mission, by helping to offset critical operating expenses, so that we can function efficiently. These donations ensure that we can assess applicants and award and monitor large grants, while
- [About](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/about/) - WHO WE ARE We are a women’s grantmaking collective that funds high impact grants to strengthen local nonprofit organizations addressing unmet needs of underserved populations in our community. Using the power of collective giving, each woman’s individual donation of $1100 is amplified when joined with the membership as a whole. Donations are pooled to provide
- [Teen Grant Info for Non-profits](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/teen-impact-grants/) - DONATE Go Teen HOME Teen ABOUT Teen MEMBERSHIP Teen GRANTS Grant Application Process Girls Making an Impact: The TIJC Grant Process Welcome to Teen Impact Jersey Coast! We are a group of high school girls dedicated to understanding our community’s needs and making a real difference. Inspired by Impact 100 Jersey Coast, we pool our
- [Teen Impact About](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/about-teen-impact/) - DONATE Go Teen HOME Teen ABOUT Teen MEMBERSHIP Teen GRANTS About Us Mission Statement Teen Impact Jersey Coast (TIJC) is a group of passionate young women committed to making a difference in our community by giving grants to local charities and non-profits focused on youths in need. Our Goals We have chosen to focus on
- [Ignite Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/ignite-grants/) - IGNITE GRANTS Sometimes it just takes a spark to ignite impact. Impact 100 Jersey Coast offers Ignite Grants to support smaller nonprofits serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. These grants are designed for organizations that may not yet meet the criteria for our core $100,000 grants but are doing important work addressing needs in our community.
- [Join](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/join/) - BECOME A MEMBER OF THE 2027 CLASS HOW IT WORKS Membership donations can be made by check, credit card or fund transfer. JOIN NOW Thank you for joining Impact 100 Jersey Coast! You can complete the membership process by making your tax-deductible donation in one of three ways before March 15th. 1. Pay online by
- [How To Apply](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/apply/) - HOW TO APPLY 2026 Important Application Dates Eligibility opens March 1 and closes April 1, or when we reach 60 eligible applicants Full Proposal Application Due Online – May 14, 5 PM Semi-Finalist Site Visits Take Place – Late Summer/Early Fall Finalists Notified – Mid-October Annual Membership Meeting – November VIDEO: 2026 Nonprofit Information Session
- [Grant Eligibility & Funding Priorities](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/grant-eligibility/) - GRANT ELIGIBILITY Impact 100 Jersey Coast recognizes the time and resources that go into submitting a grant application. With a dual goal of setting up applicants for success in our grant-making process and making responsible investments on behalf of our membership, we strive to be transparent about our evaluation and selection process. Please see our
- [Blog](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/blog/) - WHAT'S NEW! GRANTEE SPOTLIGHTS IN THE MEDIA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS Impact 100 Jersey Coast Opens Applications for 2026 $100k Grants Posted by Impact100JCMarch 7, 2026Comments: 0 Women’s Giving Collective Invites Nonprofits Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties to Apply for Transformative Funding SHREWSBURY, NJ – March 1, 2026… Read More $100k Grant Awarded to Move For Hunger Posted
- [Resources](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/resources/) - MEMBERS AREA Welcome to the Members Only section of our website. We created this section to share documents and information relevant to current members of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. If you have any questions, or there is something you would like to see here, please email marketing@impact100jc.org. Code of Conduct We are committed to ensuring
- [Membership FAQ](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/join/membership-faq/) - MEMBERSHIP FAQ Frequently asked questions about your membership donation of $1,100: What will the additional $100 of my donation be used for? As stated on our Membership Form the additional $100 will be allocated to operating expenses (eg. events and marketing materials). Your entire annual $1,000 donation will go towards a deserving nonprofit through our
- [Scholarships](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/sponsorships/) - Impact Sponsored Membership 2026 Impact Sponsored Applications are now open! We are committed to ensuring our giving circle is inclusive and accessible. To that end, our Impact Sponsorship (formerly called scholarship) opportunity is now open and ready to receive applications. We are able to offer a limited number of full or partial sponsorships to women
- [FAQ](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/installments/) - INSTALLMENT PLAN There is still time to participate in the 202 Installment Plan. Please click here to start payments today. Please check back on March 16 to begin installment donations for 2024 membership or email membership@impact100jc.org for assistance Why are you offering an Installment Plan? Numerous members and prospective members have asked about breaking up
- [Diana Escalona](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/diana-escalona/) - Diana Escalona “The impact you leave on the world is the only thing that matters. Whether it be via volunteering, serving on a committee or donating, all of it matters. How will you leave your mark behind?” Town: Rumson Joined Impact: 2025 Impact Roles: Chair of Marketing & Communications At just 29 years old,
- [IGNITE OUR COMMUNITY](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/ignite-our-community/) - IGNITE OUR COMMUNITY Our Ignite Program has allowed us to expand our reach to smaller nonprofits in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We are excited to share them with you. If you would like to support our 2025 Ignite Grant Finalists by donating an item from their wish list or volunteering, please reach out directly. Also,
- [Deirdre Spiropoulos](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/deirde-spiropoulos/) - Deirdre Spiropoulos “Our one woman, one donation, one vote is incredibly powerful and a beautifully simple way for you to make a lasting impact, right here in your community. Don’t delay amazing, become part of this fantastic group of women.” Town: Fair Haven Joined Impact: 2015 Impact Roles: Co-Founder, Board of Trustees Deirdre Spiropoulos lives
- [Mary K. Riley](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/mary-k-riley/) - Mary K. Riley “As I was approaching my retirement, joining Impact helped me find purpose, and uncovered a passion for giving back to the community. If you want to be part of something extraordinary with dedicated, talented women and see your contribution make a real difference, join Impact!” Town: Long Branch Joined Impact: 2015
- [Gina Petillo](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/gina-petillo/) - Gina Petillo “The great thing about Impact 100 Jersey Coast is that you have the flexibility to be as involved as little or as much as you like.” Town: Little Silver Joined Impact: 2020 Impact Role: Board of Trustees Gina Petillo, a Monmouth County resident for most of her life, resides in Little Silver with
- [Lori Missig](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/lori-missig/) - Lori Missig Town: Fair Haven Joined Impact: 2016 Impact Roles: Co-President, Board of Trustees Lori Missig lives in Fair Haven, NJ, with her husband David and three daughters. Lori graduated from Villanova University in 1998 with a degree in Finance. In 1998, she went to work for Morgan Stanley in New York City where she was
- [Rowena Crawford-Phillips](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/rowena-crawford-phillips/) - Rowena Crawford-Phillips “Impact 100 is a truly unique experience that provides a meaningful and tangible way to give back, as well as new connections with the professional and inspiring women you meet along the way.” Town: Navesink Joined Impact: 2015 Impact Roles: Co-President, Founding Member, Board of Trustees Rowena (‘Ro’) Crawford-Phillips was thrilled to join
- [Jennifer Berger Brown](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/jennifer-berger-brown/) - Jennifer Berger Brown “Impact is the single best way I know to learn more about the work being done to improve the lives of Monmouth County residents. It is inspiring and a great way for those of us with limited donation dollars to matter.” Town: Little Silver Joined Impact: 2018 Impact Roles: Board of
- [Julie Pare](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/julie-pare/) - Julie Pare “You will be amazed at what your donation can do. The things Impact has allowed grantees to accomplish are truly amazing.” Town: Fair Haven Joined Impact: 2019 Impact Roles: Board of Trustees, Operations/Governance Julie Pare graduated from Amherst College in 1998 with a degree in Economics and Political Science, and received her MBA
- [Jennifer Anderson](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/jennifer-anderson/) - Jennifer Anderson “When people feel truly linked to a mission, they don’t just give; they invest in change. At Impact 100 Jersey Coast, I’m thrilled to help strengthen those connections and empower women to transform our community together.” Town: Monmouth Beach Joined Impact: Impact Roles: Board of Trustees Jennifer Anderson started fundraising as a
- [MISSION AND VALUES](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/mission-and-values/) - OUR MISSION AND VALUES VISION To unite and engage women in philanthropic giving to help create an equitable, thriving community for all. MISSION We are a women’s grantmaking collective that funds high impact grants to strengthen local nonprofit organizations addressing unmet needs of underserved populations in our community. GOALS As a grantmaking collective, our goals
- [No Access](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/no-access/)
- [FAQ](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/faq/) - NONPROFIT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS APPLICATION Our nonprofit organization is interested in applying for a grant. How should we get started? We’re excited that your nonprofit organization is interested in applying for a grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast! To begin, we invite all prospective applicants to RSVP to attend an information session and encourage you to review our eligibility requirements. We
- [Grants](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/) - OUR GRANT PROCESS ONE WOMAN. ONE DONATION. ONE VOTE. FUNDING PRIORITIES We provide grants to fund a new project/program or to expand, strengthen or sustain an existing project/program. Our funding priorities are: Target an underserved population Highlight an unmet need in Monmouth and/or Ocean Counties Have a high impact on the beneficiaries of the proposal
- [180 TLA 2023](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/180tla_2023/) - 2023 Grantee 180 TURNING LIVES AROUND MISSION STATEMENT To empower survivors and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to find the courage and strength to turn their lives around. THE PROJECT 180 Turning Lives Around is Monmouth County’s lead domestic/sexual violence agency providing a unique suite of empowerment services, including counseling, shelter, advocacy,
- [Mercy Center 2023](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/mercy-center-2023/) - 2023 Grantee MERCY CENTER MISSION STATEMENT Mercy Center’s vision is to end generational poverty in the greater Asbury Park area using a multipronged approach. For four decades, we have provided these wrap-around services to end poverty, one family and one child at a time. THE PROJECT An Impact 100 Jersey Coast grant for our Housing Matters
- [Lunch Break 2023](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/lunch-break-2023/) - 2023 Grantee LUNCH BREAK MISSION STATEMENT As a caring community, Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, housing solutions, life skills, and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond. We envision a world where every human being has a healthy meal, a warm home, an open heart, and the resources to achieve one’s
- [Kyds 2023](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/kyds-2023/) - 2023 Grantee KYDS MISSION STATEMENT To transform youth, schools, and communities through holistic practices. THE PROJECT Our proposal seeks to address the critical issues of adverse childhood experiences, the mental health crisis, and the need for 21st-century job skills among underserved youth in Monmouth County. This innovative program combines two distinct initiatives: Konscious Leadership, designed
- [Anne Yeh](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/anne-yeh/) - Anne Yeh Town: Rumson Joined Impact: 2020 Impact Roles: Grants Co-Chair, Advisory Group Anne joined Impact 100 Jersey Coast in 2020 and quickly immersed herself in the grant giving process by serving on a Grant Review Committee (GRC) her first year with Impact 100 and a GRC chair the next. Additionally, Anne has taken on
- [Holly Deitz](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/holly-deitz/) - Holly Deitz “You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated women who work together to support nonprofits in our community. It is very rewarding.” Town: Belmar Joined Impact: 2016 Impact Roles: Advisory Group Holly joined Impact 100 Jersey Coast in its second grant cycle. Holly immersed herself in the grant giving process by
- [Leadership](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/) - OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Our Advisory Group (AG) serves as Impact 100 Jersey Coast’s governing body, responsible for strategic direction and oversight of all operations. The group is composed of currently active Impact 100 members chosen for their specific area of expertise and experience. The role of an AG member differs from other volunteer positions in
- [Contact](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/contact/) - Contact Us Thank you for your interest in Impact 100 Jersey Coast. Please contact us using the form below and we’ll be in touch! Name Email Message SEND Membership Melissa Murray-Bailey, Membership Chair For questions about becoming a member, please reach out to the Membership Team at membership@impact100jc.org Grants Anne Yeh, Grants Chair For questions
- [2023 WISH LISTS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/2023-wish-lists/) - 2023 FINALIST & SEMI-FINALIST WISH LISTS At Impact 100 Jersey Coast, our impact extends well beyond the grants as we connect philanthropic women with worthy causes with the aim that they can actively support them, and get involved. We had another group of incredible applicants this year, nonprofits working hard every day to improve lives
- [Employer Sponsor](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/employer-sponsor/) - EMPLOYER-SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP Organizations often actively seek opportunities to recognize and develop the talent of their high-performing, high-potential employees. Your employer may be willing to cover the cost of annual membership because they realize that Impact 100 Jersey Coast offers a unique and highly effective development opportunity. Involved members reap the benefits of working alongside women
- [Volunteer](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/volunteer/) - VOLUNTEER & BE A PART OF OUR IMPACT Exciting Leadership Opportunities at Impact! Get in touch if you are interested in becoming our next Membership, Events, or Volunteer Co-Chair! Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a 100% volunteer-run organization. We are grateful for the time, energy and talents of a diverse group of committed women and
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- [Michelle Peoples](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/michelle-peoples/) - Michelle Peoples Town: Fair Haven Joined Impact: 2016 Impact Roles: Advisory Group Michelle Peoples is an inaugural member of Impact 100 Jersey Coast, honored to have been a part of the Grants Committee from Day One. She was thrilled to learn about Impact 100 groups, in awe at the remarkable transformational changes they have made on their
- [Sponsor](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/sponsor/) - BECOME A SPONSOR Impact 100 Jersey Coast is an all-volunteer women’s philanthropic organization that collaboratively makes large grants to local nonprofits. Each year, members’ donations are pooled to award a high-impact transformational grant of at least $100,000 to nonprofit(s) that are selected through a rigorous grant review process and ultimately, a one member/one vote process.
- [No Limits Cafe](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/no-limits-cafe/) - 2022 Grantee No Limits Cafe MISSION STATEMENT: No Limit’s Cafe’s mission is to Empower adults with intellectual disabilities by providing jobs and job training to help them lead fulfilling lives with our community and to increase awareness of their potential. THE PROJECT: No Limits Cafe is a non profit restaurant employing adults with intellectual disabilities.
- [BGCMC](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/bgcmc/) - 2022 Grantee Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County and Food for Thought By the Sea MISSION STATEMENT: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM, the Club) is a youth development organization whose mission is to empower all young people — especially those who need us to reach their full potential as productive,
- [Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/society-for-the-prevention-of-teen-suicide/) - 2022 Grantee Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide MISSION STATEMENT: The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and mental health resources that empower teens, parents, school staff and community members with the skills needed to
- [Shore House](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/shore-house/) - 2022 Grantee MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Shore House is to empower and restore hope, self-worth and independence among adults living with serious mental illness. Through the Clubhouse program, Shore House provides access to education, employment and social opportunities. Shore House is New Jersey’s first and only internationally accredited Clubhouse for adults living with serious
- [Evergreen Membership](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/evergreen/) - NEW for 2023! Be an Evergreen Member Just as there are evergreens in the plant kingdom, there are Impact 100 JC members who remain interested and involved year after year. Evergreen members allow us to plan by knowing the number of recurring members we can count on each year. We recognize the members who pledge
- [2022 WISH LISTS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/2022-wish-lists/) - 2022 FINALIST & SEMI-FINALIST WISH LISTS At Impact 100 Jersey Coast,, our impact extends well beyond the grants as we connect philanthropic women with worthy causes with the aim that they can actively support them, and get involved. We were so impressed and inspired by this year’s applicants – what an incredible group of organizations!
- [Complete Your 2023 Membership](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/complete-your-2023-membership/) - COMPLETE YOUR 2023 MEMBERSHIP Thank you for becoming a member of the Class of 2023! Please fill out the membership form to complete your membership registration. COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION Increase your giving with Corporate Matches! Many companies will match donations made by their employees and their employees’ spouses. For more information on this please contact us
- [Grantee Spotlights](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/) - GRANTEE SPOTLIGHTS Impact 100 Jersey Coast Opens Applications for 2026 $100k Grants Posted by Impact100JCMarch 7, 2026Comments: 0 Women’s Giving Collective Invites Nonprofits Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties to Apply for Transformative Funding SHREWSBURY, NJ – March 1, 2026… Read More $100k Grant Awarded to Move For Hunger Posted by Impact100JCFebruary 26, 2026Comments: 0 Impact100 Jersey
- [DEI](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/dei/) - OUR COMMITMENT​ TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) In April 2020, a few engaged members of Impact 100 Jersey Coast began having conversations regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. In line with many other Impact 100 groups, giving circles and the non-profit philanthropic landscape in general, questions arose such as, “Do we have different view points
- [Heather Burke](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/heather-burke/) - Heather Burke “It’s a remarkable chance to be part of something that has a true impact on the lives of others in an immediate and tangible way. “ Town: Middletown Joined Impact: 2015 Impact Roles: Advisory Group, Co-Founder Heather Burke spent a decade in book publishing as a writer, editor, and researcher for organizations
- [Clean Ocean Action](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/clean-ocean-action/) - Clean Ocean Action 2019 GranteeEnvironment, Parks & Recreation MISSION STATEMENT: The goal of Clean Ocean Action is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters of the NJ/NY coast and includes 115 organizations, hundreds of businesses and thousands of citizens who are united to protect nature’s most important resource: the ocean. COA’s unique
- [Our Impact](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/) - OUR IMPACT SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2015, IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST HAS AWARDED OVER $2,000,000 IN GRANTS TO 18 HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS! SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2015, IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST HAS AWARDED OVER $2,000,000 IN GRANTS TO 18 HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS! Click play to learn more about our most recent grantees’ success!To see more individual grantee
- [2016 & 2107 Grantees](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/2016-2017-grantees/) - 2016 and 2017 Grantees Learn about our first three grantees and the life-changing projects these grants funded. Read more about these organizations below. 2016 GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT180 Turning Lives Around provides survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families with free and confidential programs and resources to process and heal from
- [FRA](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/fra/) - Family Resource Associates 2018 GranteeEducation MISSION STATEMENT: Family Resource Associates, Inc. (FRA) helps families and individuals dealing with a broad spectrum of disabilities by providing lifelong skills and support that enable them to reach their fullest potential. FRA creates “PossAbilities for people with disAbilities” by connecting individuals to independence through modern therapies and advanced technology.
- [CFCLnC](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/cfclnc/) - CFC Loud N Clear 2018 GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT: Loud n Clear Foundation 501c3 is a grassroots New Jersey registered nonprofit Recovery Community Organization providing a model relapse prevention program that supports all pathways to recovery through peer-driven and operated programs. They are committed to helping individuals and families struggling with addiction find, maintain,
- [CVCJ](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/cvcj/) - Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey 2018 GranteeHealth & Wellness MISSION STATEMENT: Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is dedicated to providing vital, free assistance to the elderly, veterans, those with dementia, and Caregivers to enable them to remain independent in their own homes and live their lives with dignity and joy. This is achieved through
- [SMCFCM](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/smcfcm/) - St Mark's Center for Community Renewal 2019 GranteeHealth & Wellness MISSION STATEMENT: St Mark’s Center for Community Renewal aspires to improve the health and well-being of our expanding community by serving each individual’s needs so that they feel genuinely cared for and welcome. We are committed to serving through an integrated model of reducing food
- [CASA](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/casa/) - Court Appointed Special Advocates - Monmouth County 2019 GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Monmouth County (“CASA”) is a strong voice for the foster children of Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes due to extreme parental abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. CASA recruits, trains, and supervises community
- [Asbury Park Music Foundation](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/asbury-park-music-foundation/) - Asbury Park Music Foundation 2019 GranteeArts & Culture MISSION STATEMENT: Asbury Park Music Foundation’s mission is to provide music education programs for under-served youth and also run live music events to unite our diverse community, improve the economic well-being of residents, and preserve the City’s legacy as a destination where music lives and music gives.
- [Videos](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/videos/) - IMPACT ON VIDEO Meet our grantees and discover the life-changing projects these incredible organizations have undertaken in our community. Learn about our grant process and our organization. For more Impact 100 Jersey Coast videos please visit our YouTube channel 2020 GRANTS In 2020 we awarded four grants of $114,000. Aslan Youth Ministries Education Fulfill Health
- [VNACJ](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/vnacj/) - Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey 2021 GranteeEducation MISSION STATEMENT: Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their best level of well-being by providing compassionate, coordinated, and innovative care in their homes and communities. THE PROJECT: To address the alarming health outcomes data regarding the difference
- [2021 WISH LISTS](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/2021-wish-lists/) - 2021 FINALIST & SEMI-FINALIST WISH LISTS At Impact 100 Jersey Coast, our impact extends well beyond the grants as we connect philanthropic women to many worthy causes with the aim that they can actively support them and get involved. We were so impressed and inspired by this year’s applicants – what an incredible group of
- [Monmouth Arts](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/monmouth-arts/) - Monmouth Arts 2021 GranteeArts and Culture MISSION STATEMENT: Monmouth Arts provides programs and services that support the practice, presence, and influence of the arts and of artists throughout Monmouth County. THE PROJECT: In partnership with teaching artists and mental health professionals, the Creative Expressions Arts & Wellness Program will apply art forms such as painting,
- [Monmouth Museum](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/monmouth-museum/) - Monmouth Museum 2020 GranteeArts & Culture MISSION STATEMENT: Monmouth Museum, an independent, non-profit organization established in 1963, presents changing art, history, and science exhibitions to educate and entertain while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning to the diverse community it serves.. THE PROJECT: Making Art PossibleMaking Art Possible (MAP) will bring personalized art
- [HABcore](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/habcore/) - HABcore 2020 GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT: HABcore, by providing permanent housing and individualized support, helps homeless families, veterans, and individuals with special needs move through crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives. THE PROJECT: The IP ProgramThe Independence Pathways (IP) Program combines affordable housing with coordinated services to assist individuals
- [Fulfill](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/fulfill/) - Fulfill 2020 GranteeHealth & Wellness MISSION STATEMENT: Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Our vision is a food secure community where all people at all times have access to enough food to lead an active and healthy life. THE PROJECT: Addressing Child Hunger will provide 88,000
- [Aslan Youth Ministries](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/aslan-youth-ministries/) - Aslan Youth Ministries 2020 GranteeEducation MISSION STATEMENT: Aslan Youth Ministries‘ mission is to effect permanent change in the hearts and minds of at-risk youth residing in Red Bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune, New Jersey. For the past 45 years, Lynn Ann Bogard, our COO, has single-handedly formulated educational programs to directly address the
- [CARC](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/carc/) - Community Affairs & Resource Center (CARC) 2021 GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT: Community Affairs and Resource Center’s mission is to empower the community and strengthen youth and families by promoting self-sufficiency through education, advocacy and collaboration. THE PROJECT: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious condition that affects about one in seven mothers, and one in
- [Parker Family Health](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/parker-family-health/) - Parker Family Health Center 2021 GranteeHealth & Wellness MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Parker Family Health Center is to operate a free health care facility where Monmouth County residents without health insurance or the ability to pay for medical care can be treated with dignity and compassion. With the support of the medical
- [Home](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/home-2/) - UNITING WOMEN IMPACTING COMMUNITIES Over $2,000,000 In Transformational GrantsAwarded To 14 Local Organizations JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING EVENT​ VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION SERIES BEGINS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7:00 – 8:00 PMIntroducing the Monmouth County ACTS*and focusing on Hunger TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 , 9:30 – 10:30 AMTopic: Housing MORE EVENTS WHO WE ARE We are women
- [2021 Annual Meeting](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/2021-annual-meeting/) - Register Now for the Impact 100 Jersey CoastVirtual Annual Meeting! Wednesday, November 17th 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm On November 17th the women of Impact 100 Jersey Coast will gather virtually to award $430,000 in grants to four nonprofits in Monmouth County. Please join us for a high-impact evening where we’ll hear presentations from this
- [Member Spotlights](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/featured-members/) - MEET MEMBERS OF IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST The power of impact is our members and the diversity of talents and experience they bring to our group.Here are just a few of the hundreds of local women engaged in our collective and community! Eileen Higgins MEET EILEEN Jennifer Willey MEET JENNIFER Pamela Major MEET PAMELA Eileen
- [Sandra Nick](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/sandra-nick/) - Sandra Nicks Town: Fair Haven Joined Impact: 2018 Impact Roles: Advisory Group Bio to come
- [Tasha Youngblood Brown](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/tasha-youngblood-brown/) - Tasha Youngblood Brown Town: Joined Impact: Impact Roles: Advisory Group Tasha Youngblood Brown is a purpose-driven leader with 25 years of expertise in the areas of audit and accounting, information technology, risk management, and business strategy across many different industries including the government, healthcare, life sciences, technology and education. She has a passion for education
- [Elizabeth McKnight](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/elizabeth-mcknight/) - Elizabeth (Betsy) McKnight Town: Rumson Joined Impact: 2016 Impact Roles: Advisory Group Betsy McKnight moved to Rumson eight years ago, but has been connected with Monmouth County since birth. Born in Fair Haven, her family lived in the United Kingdom as well as in several states due to her father’s work with the US Navy. She
- [COVID Response](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/covid-response/) - COVID-19 RESPONSE When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020, Impact members mobilized and improvised facing an unprecedented crisis in our community and world. An uncertain climate is balanced by our unity of purpose. Impact 100 remained committed to its mission to support local nonprofits and our fellow members. This moment taught us the value
- [In The Media](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/media/) - IN THE MEDIA AS FEATURED IN… Impact 100 Jersey Coast Opens Applications for 2026 $100k Grants Posted by Impact100JCMarch 7, 2026Comments: 0 Women’s Giving Collective Invites Nonprofits Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties to Apply for Transformative Funding SHREWSBURY, NJ – March 1, 2026… Read More $100k Grant Awarded to Move For Hunger Posted by Impact100JCFebruary 26,
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- [Marty's Place](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/martys-place/) - Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary 2021 FinalistSustainability & Environment MISSION STATEMENT: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary provides a safe, loving, and protected environment for senior dogs in need of homes, and is dedicated to providing quality care to all residents and peace of mind to pet caregivers in need knowing their senior dogs have forever
- [MHAMC](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/mhamc/) - Mental Health Association of Monmouth County 2017 GranteeHealth & Wellness MISSION STATEMENT: Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHAMC) is using its grant to deliver the Lifelines program to 50 new Monmouth County schools to combat the growing epidemic of teen suicide. Lifelines trains faculty members, administrators, and the wider community using a proven model
- [Karen Waltz](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/leadership/karen-waltz/) - Karen Waltz “Impact is a tremendous opportunity for women of any background to make a real impact in their local community. It is a truly rewarding experience whether you donate and vote or serve on a committee throughout the year.“ Town: Rumson Joined Impact: 2018 Impact Roles: Vice President, Advisory Group Karen Waltz resides
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- [180TLA](https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact-grants/grantee-spotlights/180tla/) - 180 Turning Lives Around 180 Turning Lives Around2016 Inaugral GranteeChildren & Families MISSION STATEMENT: Impact’s inaugural grant of $145,000 to 180 Turning Lives Around funded the creation of a Family Justice Center (FJC) at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. The FJC enables 180 Turning Lives Around to coordinate trauma-recovery, child and adult mental
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