A local group of women on Salt Spring Island continues to make a significant impact on community charities, recently raising $14,600 to support local seniors. The group, known as 100+ Women Who Care Salt Spring Island, brings together over 150 members three times a year to pool their donations and provide direct financial assistance to island organizations.
At their meeting on February 10, 2026, members awarded the funds to the Salt Spring Island Seniors Services Society. This follows a previous contribution of $14,150 to the Cats of Salt Spring Rescue Society in October 2025. Since the organization began on the island in the spring of 2018, it has raised almost $360,000 for various local causes, including youth programs, healthcare, and environmental groups.
The organization follows a simple model designed for speed and efficiency. Members commit to donating $100 at each of the three annual meetings. During these gatherings, three local charities are selected from nominations to give five-minute presentations. Members then vote by secret ballot, and the winner receives the full amount of the pooled donations that same day.
Linda Adams, the current chair of the group, notes that this process allows charities to receive support without the need for lengthy grant applications. The initiative is part of a larger network of similar groups across North America that started in 2006.
The next meeting is set for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at ArtSpring, located at 100 Jackson Ave. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The group welcomes new members to join their community philanthropy efforts. Those interested in participating can find more information through the organization’s website.
