The Network Receives $1,100 Donation from the 100 Women Who Care

The Network Against Domestic Abuse recently received a $1,100.00 donation from the newly formed North Central Connecticut Chapter of 100 Women Who Care (100WWC). This chapter of 100WWC is part of a national effort to have an immediate, direct, and positive impact at the local level by assisting worthy not-for-profit charities.

The concept is simple. Women come together four times a year for one hour to choose a local charity. Each member then writes a $100 check directly to the charity selected. With over 600 chapters worldwide, including two others in CT, this model has proven successful with minimal effort on the part of busy women to collectively make a significant impact in their communities.

The Network Against Domestic Abuse was the first charity chosen by 100WWC and after each member wrote a $100 check, they were presented with the $1,100.00 donation. Luci Lawson, Marketing Administrator for The Network, said: “We here at The Network Against Domestic Abuse are very grateful for the support from the 100 Women Who Care organization. The donation will be used to transport clients to the office for counseling services who have no access to a vehicle.”

Services provided by The Network are free and include outreach, crisis intervention, support and counseling services, as well as a 15-bed emergency shelter for individuals and families. The Network operates a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline, seven days a week. For more information about The Network’s services, please visit www.thenetworkct.org or call 860.763.7430.

Audrey Wasik, founder of the North Central CT chapter of 100WWC said the group is just getting started but already has members from Enfield, Somers, Vernon and West Hartford and is encouraged by their enthusiasm. For more information about the 100 Women Who Care, please contact Audrey at 100women@cox.net.