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May 1 Winning Charity

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Greetings Ladies,

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended last night’s meeting. We heard some fabulous presentations, and it’s always so interesting to learn about the different local Niagara charities. There are so many wonderful organizations out there that often go unnoticed unless we belong to a group like ours.

I’m excited to share that our winning charity for the evening was Birchway Niagara. A special thank you to Nicolle Lalonde for nominating and presenting on behalf of Birchway Niagara.  Your contribution of $100 from is more than a donation—it’s a powerful statement of solidarity with women and children in our community who are courageously rebuilding their lives after experiencing abuse. Thanks to your support, we can provide:
  • Safe shelter and a secure place to stay for survivors fleeing violence
  • Crisis counselling, advocacy, and support to help women and children heal
  • Assistance with safety planning, legal supports, and connections to vital resources
  • Outreach services for those who are not staying in shelter but still need help
At Birchway Niagara, we serve hundreds of women and children each year through our emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach programs, and education initiatives. Every bed we provide, every counselling session we offer, and every door we help open toward safety and stability is made possible through the compassion of people like you.
Your gift ensures that survivors aren’t alone—and that safety, hope, and new beginnings are within reach. Thank you for choosing to care so deeply and for joining us in building a community free from violence.
Please use the donation link below.
https://birchway.ca/donate/ (under where it says private message please put 100+ Women Niagara so we can keep track)       

Our next meeting will be:
Thursday, September 4.
Grantham Optimist Youth Club, 188 Linwell Road., St. Catharines
6 PM to 6:45 PM – Networking
6:45 PM to 7 PM – Registration
7:00 PM – Meeting starts

Looking forward to our next gathering and more inspiring discussions!

Cheers,

Debbie Pine
Chairperson 100+ Women Niagara

Tonight’s Meeting

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Thank you ladies for all your support as we continue to grow back this organization. If we work together, I know we can make this group bigger and better than ever.  I am confident that together we can do it. So, for tonight’s meeting please try and invite 10 ladies who you know that would love to make a difference in our community of Niagara! Ladies who live, breathe, and love Niagara. Together we can do this!!!
Our next meeting is tonight:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Grantham Youth Optimist Centre, 188 Linwell Road, St. Catharines.
Networking starts at 6:00 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm
Grab a friend or two and come and join us. See you there.

Winning Charity – March 6

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Good morning Ladies,
Happy Friday! Thank you to all who attended last night’s meeting. It was great to see so many smiling faces braving that bitter wind last night.
We heard from Start Me Up Niagara regarding where our donations were used.
Last night’s winning charity nominated by Emily Fieguth was the “The Farmworker Hub NOTL“.
The Farmworker Hub NOTL
Our mission is to provide a friendly, safe, central location where Niagara-on-the-Lake’s seasonal agricultural workers can get access to products needed for everyday living -at no cost- donated by residents, charities and businesses. We work together to foster trusting and caring relationships with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s migrant farmworkers by connecting with the and supporting their needs in tangible, meaningful ways. We are neighbours helping neighbours.
In 2024 we served approximately 1500 seasonal agricultural workers employed by farms within the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. We provide new work boots, wellness bags with personal hygiene items, clothing and household items all donated from local residents and businesses. Being in a central area in Virgil, we are able to partner with different organizations to provide access to services such as healthcare, legal aid, informational sessions in both English and Spanish. We hope to provide weekly ESL classes as of April 2025.
With the funds donated, we hope to provide more social support to our friends on the farms. During our open season, workers who visit the Hub have access to a space where they can meet others, play games like pool and foosball, and enjoy snacks, coffee, and tea. This space was created to support their mental health and well-being by providing a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation due to distance from family, friends, and the language barrier many will encounter. We look forward to creating more memories with our neighbours on the farms.
To make your online donation please click the link below:
Donate – Cornerstone Community Church
Next to the dollar amount there is a drop down that you need to click. The option that should be chosen is Migrant Worker Resource Centre.
When you insert your name, please put 100+ Women in brackets beside it. eg: Debbie Pine (100+ Women)
This will help us track our donations. Thank you.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude ladies for all your support as we continue to grow back this organization. If we work together, I know we can make this group bigger and better than ever. We have not recovered from pre-Covid numbers, but I am confident that together we can do it. So, for the next meeting please try and invite 10 ladies who you know that would love to make a difference in our community of Niagara! Ladies who live, breathe, love Niagara. Together we can do this!!!

Our next meeting will be:

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The Grantham Youth Optimist Centre, 188 Linwell Road, St. Catharines.

Networking starts at 6:30 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm

Have a fabulous day and enjoy the sunshine and we will see you soon!
Cheers
Debbie Pine
Chairperson
100+ Women Niagara

New Year & Next Meeting

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Greeting  Ladies,
Happy New Year and I hope you are all staying warm with this winter chill we are having!
As we step into 2025, I wanted to take a moment to welcome each and every one of you back to what I believe will be an exciting and impactful year for our group. Last year brought us many successes, but as we reflect on our recent charity event, we noticed that less than 30 members contributed. This highlights the need for us to grow our membership and strengthen our community.
Every voice and every contribution matters, and together, we can make an even greater difference. I am thrilled to announce our first meeting of the year is scheduled for:

Thursday, March 6 at 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Grantham Optimist Youth Centre

188 Linwell Road, St. Catharines

This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect, share ideas, and discuss how we can increase our numbers and expand our reach within the community. I truly believe that with your support and enthusiasm, we can step it up this year, ladies! I look forward to seeing all of you there and hearing your thoughts on how we can make this year our best yet.
Also, if you have any toiletries that you want to bring, we will make sure that they are donated to the places that need them most.
We will be hearing from Start Me Up Niagara, our last winning charity to see how our monies have helped them.
Please invite a family member, friend or work colleague and let’s strive to thrive in 2025!  See you in March!!
Cheers,
Debbie Pine
Chairperson

Our Next Meeting

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Greetings Ladies & Happy Fall 
I hope you are enjoying this fabulous sweater/boot weather…I LOVE this time of year!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 7th. The doors will open at 6:30 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
We will be meeting at The Grantham Youth Optimist Centre, 188 Linwell Road, St. Catharines.
Please ask a family member or friend to join you and let’s grow this organization together. I have attached a flyer you can send to people you want to invite.
We will hear from “BIAFE” for a few minutes on where your monies from the last meeting were spent.
If you wish to nominate a charity, please make sure you are in attendance to be able to do so. If chosen to present, you will have 5-6 minutes to explain the charity to our members.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and hopefully lots of new faces. We need to grow our numbers ladies…I know we can do it, but I need your help!! SPREAD THE WORD!!
IMAGINE….If every member brings 1 friend we can double overnight!
Any questions or concerns please reach out to me by email or text me at 905 321 2261
Cheers
Debbie Pine
Chairperson 100+ Women Niagara

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Winning Charity September 5th

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Greetings Ladies,

Thank you to all of you who were at the meeting last night and listened to presentations from our recipient from May and the charities vying for this meeting’s donations.

Thank you to Shirley from Niagara Children’s Village who let us know what our donations were used for at the Children’s Village.

Congratulations to our winning charity from last night, The Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie & South Niagara. Thank you Jonna for your great nomination and presentation for this charity.

Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie & South Niagara

In 1987, Jackie Denham and Shirley Athoe founded the Brain Injury Association of Fort Erie (BIAFE), one of Ontario’s earliest BIAs (Brain Injury Associations), out of sheer necessity and compassion. Inspired by their son’s journey with acquired brain injuries and the absence of local support networks, Jackie and Shirley took it upon themselves to create a community where individuals facing similar challenges could connect, share experiences, and provide vital support to one another. The vision wasn’t just about their family’s needs but also about fostering an inclusive environment where all families impacted by brain injuries could find solace and assistance. Through their initiative, they not only established hope but also laid the groundwork for countless others to find understanding and solidarity in their journey toward recovery and acceptance.

Our mission is to provide unwavering support, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families affected by brain injuries. We strive to enhance understanding and acceptance while promoting resilience and empowerment.

We envision a future where every person affected by a brain injury receives compassionate care, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for recovery and participation in society.

BIAFE continues to be a beacon of hope for our community.

To donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/60301

Charity Number: 127049484RR0001

Please use the donate button above and where it asks “In Honour of” please put 100+ Women Niagara so we can keep track of our donations.

If you wish to do cash or cheque please message me and we can arrange that as well.

Thank you ladies for your continued support of our organization. Together we can grow to more than 100+ Women. Changing Niagara 1 meeting at a time!

See you in November!

 

Blessings,

Debbie Pine

 

 

 

September 5, 2024 Meeting

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Hello Ladies. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and this beautiful weather that we have been having.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 5th. The doors will open at 6:30 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm.

Please ask a family member or friend to join you and let’s grow this organization together.

We will hear from “The Children’s Safety Village” for a few minutes on where your monies were spent.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and hopefully lots of new faces.

Any questions or concerns please reach out to me by email or text me at 905 321 2261

Cheers
Debbie Pine
100+ Women Niagara Chairperson

May 2 Winning Charity

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Greetings Ladies,
Thank you so much for coming out to our resurrected 100+ Women group last night. It was so nice to see some familiar faces and some new faces too.
I am so excited to see where this will lead. I am thankful and grateful for all your help and support.
A huge thank you goes out to the Grantham Youth Optimist Club for allowing us to use their space for our meetings. Thank you Jonna Wolfenberg, for all your hard work securing this space. We will be meeting here for our meetings in the future.
Last night we heard from these amazing charities, Niagara Safety Village, Red Roof Retreat and Heart Niagara. The winning charity chosen was Niagara Safety Village.

What is Niagara Safety Village?

The Niagara Safety Village is an interactive education centre with a miniature village located on site. The instructors are police officers, auxiliary police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency management team members. The goal is to teach personal safety and injury prevention to school-age children. Students get the chance to participate in different activities, demonstrating all they have learned inside the classroom. The children learn to have fun while being safe!

Safety and Fun

There safety activities for everyone all year long! Some of the activities include:

  • Traffic Safety
  • Personal Safety
  • Bus Safety
  • Bullying
  • Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • Internet Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Disaster Ready Tips
  • Holiday Fun
Safety Village
Thank you to the ladies that left their donation last night. Below is the online donation link. When you click on the link and donate, please make sure you include 100+ Women Niagara in the remarks.
Please feel free to share this email with any family and friends that may be interested in joining us. Together we can make a difference.
Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me directly at 905 321 2261.
See you in September.
Cheers
Debbie Pine
Chairperson
100+ Women Niagara

100+ Women Niagara is being Resurrected!!

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Greetings Ladies,

I have great news to share! Finally, after lots of hurdles/roadblocks we are starting up 100+ Women Niagara again. We are a small but powerful group of women and I am praying and hoping everyone is able to come back and continue to grow our organization with their support.

I am asking you to grab a friend or 5 and come out to our first meeting of 2024 in May.

We have secured space for our meetings. It will be the same place each time. Meetings will be held at the Optimist Youth Centre located at 188 Linwell Road in St. Catharines. Meeting will start at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm.

Give us an hour of your time (for four times a year), commit $100 each meeting, and see how we are impacting the lives of people of Niagara. Please share this with all the women you know and together let’s make 100+ Women Niagara the BEST ever. The organization needs you!

We will be meeting on Thursdays on the following dates for the 2024 Session:

May 2, 2024

September 5, 2024

November 7, 2024

May 6, 2025

Any questions please call me at 905 321 2261. I look forward to seeing you and many new faces as we embark on this next chapter.

 

Cheers,

Debbie Pine                                                                                                    Chairperson                                                                                                                      100+ Women Niagara

 

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Winning Charity – September 28

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Greetings Ladies,
Thank you to everyone who attended our last meeting. A big thank you to Amanda from Women’s Place of South Niagara who provided us with an update on the last meeting winning donations. Another great organization who we were able to help.
This meeting’s winning charity was Victoria’s Quilts presented to the members by Nancy Cook & Marty Hatfield/. Thank you, ladies.
Here is a little about Victoria’s Quilts from Beverley Bellingham.
I again just want to say Thank You so much. Any donations received will be used locally to purchase backing and batting to make the quilts that we deliver to individuals who are living with cancer.  As you know this is a completely volunteer run organization so donations like this are so important for us to be able to continue to supply these quilts to individuals.
If anyone has any questions I would be more than pleased to answer them and I encourage individuals to check out the website and if they know of an individual living with cancer and want to sent them a “warm hug” please don’t hesitate to fill out a request form
Thanks again.
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND FOLLOW THEM SO THE NIAGARA BRANCH RECEIVES ALL THE MONIES DONATED BY 100+ WOMEN NIAGARA.
Individuals just need to hit the “donate now” button and then where it says “fund” there is a drop down screen and the individuals will need to pick “Hamilton/Niagara branch”. If that isn’t chosen the money will go to the National account instead of being transfer to our branch locally.  Also if they put 100+ Women Who Care Niagara, in the message box we will then know that it is from the wonderful women in this group who are supporting us.
https://www.victoriasquiltscanada.com/

Thank you again ladies…..please help me to grow this chapter back to our 100+ members.
Hopefully, November’s meeting will be in person….trying my best!!
Mark your calendars, the next meeting will be:
Wednesday November 30, 2022 
Thank you and have a fabulous day.
Cheers,
Debbie Pine
Chairperson

100+ Women Niagara