100+ Women Who Care raise funds for charity
Kevin Yeager, of People’s Bank, Marietta, looks onward, during the 100 Women Who Care in the MOV’s Fall Meeting, held at the Adelphia, this past Thursday, October 20th, as Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club members, Wes Tracewell and Bob Newell share a laugh with one of the ladies from the event. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Megan Thieman, of Marietta’s 100 WWC, prepares the blank version of the organization’s check that was presented to Rivers City Farmer’s Market, and accepted by Marcus McCartney of the OSU extension of River’s City, in the amount of $4,225. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Marcus McCartney, of the OSU extension of River City Farmer’s Market, and specializes in Agriculture, high-fives audience members, as he accepts the substantial check amount of $4, 225, after receiving the majority vote of club members, for giving the most compelling presentation, regarding why The River City Farmer’s Market was the most deserving of the sum of funds, collected by 100 WWC, contributed by local members and businesses in the MOV. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Kevin Yeager and Deborah Rhoades, of People’s Bank, Marietta, surprise the audience, by presenting the remaining two nonprofits who did not win the evenings grand prize, with a smaller check, in the amount of $1000, of which was generously donated by People’s Bank (as part of the banks campaign known as 120 Days of Giving). The nonwinners who received these checks are C.A.R.E and Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Kevin Yeager, of People’s Bank, Marietta, looks onward, during the 100 Women Who Care in the MOV’s Fall Meeting, held at the Adelphia, this past Thursday, October 20th, as Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club members, Wes Tracewell and Bob Newell share a laugh with one of the ladies from the event. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Megan Thieman, of Marietta’s 100 WWC, prepares the blank version of the organization’s check that was presented to Rivers City Farmer’s Market, and accepted by Marcus McCartney of the OSU extension of River’s City, in the amount of $4,225. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Marcus McCartney, of the OSU extension of River City Farmer’s Market, and specializes in Agriculture, high-fives audience members, as he accepts the substantial check amount of $4, 225, after receiving the majority vote of club members, for giving the most compelling presentation, regarding why The River City Farmer’s Market was the most deserving of the sum of funds, collected by 100 WWC, contributed by local members and businesses in the MOV. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
Kevin Yeager and Deborah Rhoades, of People’s Bank, Marietta, surprise the audience, by presenting the remaining two nonprofits who did not win the evenings grand prize, with a smaller check, in the amount of $1000, of which was generously donated by People’s Bank (as part of the banks campaign known as 120 Days of Giving). The nonwinners who received these checks are C.A.R.E and Parkersburg Boys and Girls Club. (Photo by Maria Rutherford)
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On Thursday during the Fall Meeting of the local organization known as 100+ Women Who Care at The Adelphia in Marietta, three area non-profit organizations all took turns giving presentations in an effort to compete for a substantial donation, which was given to the winning charity, as was decided on by vote.
The organization heard from the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg, River City Farmers Market, and C.A.R.E. (Compassionate Animal Resources for the Elderly).
Following the presentations, the 100+ Women voted to give $4,225 to River City Farmers Market.
"We want to be able to provide our area youth with as many resources and opportunities as possible to increase their likelihood of success, through the means of providing better solutions for academics, tech exploration, and scholarships, as well as any other methods that will benefit these kids in our care," said Bob Newell, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Club board, during his presentation.
"We also know how much some area families struggle with food insecurities, or having the capability to provide a safe environment for their children to be able to learn and grow and receive the proper nutrition and resources to do so, and are always appreciative of the support and networking given by our communities," he said.
Marcus McCartney, of River City Farmers Market, presented their argument, with the focus on youth involvement.
"As time passes, the generational farmers become less apparent, so it's promising to not see such a drastic decrease in those numbers when the youth get involved by participating in programs offered by our organization, such as mock farmers markets, that implement a simulated role of shopping for the kids, and not only are our area youth gaining the skill sets necessary to be able to select a healthy regimen of farm grown produce, but they will continue to have success with establishing attributes of healthy living," McCartney said.
C.A.R.E. was the last group to present its case. C.A.R.E. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established for the purpose of helping the elderly in Washington and Wood counties, said President Jamiann Voshel, who explained the significance of the non-profit's purpose.
"Clearly there is a link between the large population of animals taken in by the humane society in regards to the area's large population of the elderly, and we have learned that through developed relationships between the two, we can create a success for both, that gives one another meaning," Voshel said.
Other key members of the community, Debbie Rhoades and Kevin Eagan also made a surprise appearance to provide the two non-profits who were not the grand prize winner with a large donation from Peoples Bank in the amount of $1,000, as part of the bank's campaign, of 120 Days of Giving, to reflect the number of years Peoples has been established, not only locally, but nationally, as well.