From funding innovative research to advocating for government action to providing a support structure for our community, no other organization does more to fight type 1 diabetes (T1D) than JDRF.
Nominated by Jim Vesci
October ’22 Award Partnership with Heritage Classic Foundation
The 100MWC selected Pocket’s Full of Sunshine for our October distribution. It seems simple enough in that we had 98 actual contributing members so you think it would result in $9800 being donated to the organization.
Well actually, we will be awarding $13,548 as a result of our meeting across the three needs presented!
With the help of members making incremental donations and receiving an additional grant from the Heritage Classic Foundation, we are able to donate $12,548 to Pockets Full of Sunshine, $500 to OPFOB and $500 to SC Nurses Retention Incentive as a group.
Thanks for the support!
October 2022 Meeting
Our fall meeting was held in the Calibouge Room of the Spanish Wells Club. Matt and Dave were kind enough to provide refreshments.
Our first update was from Angie Brown sharing how our collective donation in July helped the Safe Harbour organization in our community.
This quarter, we started with Gary Bezilla presenting Pockets Full of Sunshine. Secondly, Craig Ostergard will be shared about Operations Patriot Forward Operating Base. Our third presenter was Bob Elliot explaining how we can assist the South Caroline Nurse Retention Incentive program in our area.
A reporter from The Post and Courier of Charleston attended with a photographer to capture the essence of our meeting and purpose.
The ballots resulted in Pockets Full of Sunshine receiving 48% of the total vote. Always a tough decision to determine which organization to help. The vote is always so close. If 5 of the votes would have shifted, we would have had a different outcome. The runner ups will be eligible for donations in the future.
Your final donations are not in yet, but we should be close to $13,000 sent to the Charity. Generally it will take about 10 days to sort out the matching funds eligible. We informed the charity of the range of funds as well as the timing.
Mental Health America of Beaufort-Jasper
Helps individuals dealing with mental illness and substance abuse find resources and services in Beaufort County and Jasper County, SC. Mental Health America of Beaufort-Jasper (MHABJ) and the Island House promotes education and awareness of mental health issues in the community.
Nominated by Steve Caywood
PEP Check Presentation
About twenty members gathered to present the over-size check to the representative of the Programs for Exceptional People at the Spanish Wells Club. PEP will be returning July 14th to share how the funds will be used in the organization. The Hilton Head Magazine of Hilton Head attended the meeting to capture a picture as well as share their intention to run a story about the group’s impact to the community for the first year.
Awarded October 2022
SC Nurse Retention Incentive
The nurse retention program focuses on attracting and retaining nurses in Beaufort County and Jasper Counties who graduate from our local nursing schools at TCL and USCB. It is financial aid, post graduation in return for working in our local communities.
SCNRI was nominated by Bob Elliot. EIN 57-0756987.
Awarded July 2023
April ’22 Meeting
| During our April meeting we heard from Dr. Anna Ponder, Vice Chancellor of USCB, who shared with the group how our last donation is being used to provide scholarship assistance for Hilton Head Nursing students. Our February donation was directed to the Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary who is involved with two missions; one to provide assistance directly to patients and a second to provide nursing scholarships. Three members shared our next opportunity to help the local groups performing the heavy lifting for the community. There are several opportunities on the island and it was great that three members took the time to share where they felt was the most current need or area we could help this quarter. Members voted and raised the following funds for local groups. Programs for Exceptional People $13,000 Operation Patriots FOB $1,100 Sandalwood Food Pantry $1,100 All great causes in our community. We have linked the simple presentations to the names above. if you would like to get additional information or you can search them on the web. Click on the opportunity name to watch/listen to the short presentation. |
Pockets Full of Sunshine
Over 85% of adults with disabilities are unemployed nationally. This statistic is echoed in our local area and vocational training and social opportunities here are extremely limited. We believe that everyone, of any ability, is not only capable but deserves to be an active participant in and make unique contributions to their local communities. EIN# 47-1283875
Nominated by Gary Bezilla
Awarded October of 2022
February awarded $15,000 to local groups
Although the Flu was everywhere in January, we had little problem waiting until February to get together. Three men presented stories about local charities helping in the Hilton Head area; Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary, Hilton Head Heros and Full Spectrum Studio. All three are listed in the organization section of NEWS on the website for further information.
Between the 100 Men, the Heritage Classic Foundation and members making additional contributions, we collectively donated the following amounts:
- $12,632 for the Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary
- $1,600 for the Full Spectrum Studio
- $1,150 for the Hilton Head Heros
Programs for Exceptional People
The Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) organizations mission is to provide a supportive environment where our members learn, work, grow, and engage with others. Our members participate in daily learning activities, receive on-the-job training with experienced vocational instructors and gain valuable social interactions.
Nominated by Wayne Hilley and Scott Saulsbury
Voted April 2022