The women of Boerne do so much for the community. That includes leading our school district, keeping our neighborhoods safe, and nurturing the next generation. But the power of women to impact our society is especially on display through two philanthropic organizations that allow women to pool their efforts to make a difference. Both 100 Women of the Hill Country and The Sister Project are made up of women intent on giving back to those around them and beyond.
100 Women of the Hill Country | 100womenhc.org
Serving more than six counties throughout the region, 100 Women of the Hill Country has donated over $200,000 to local charities since August of 2021. The group consists of 100 women who meet four times a year and pool their resources to support nonprofit organizations in the area. . At each of their events, the ladies engage socially with the other women in their community and hear from local charities as they present their mission and needs. Every quarter, one charity is selected to receive a donation from 100 Women of $10,000 toward their vital work.
100 Women of the Hill Country has awarded financial contributions to a variety of organizations, including Aid the Silent, Camp Agape, and Texas Burn Survivors. All membership costs go directly to the philanthropy chosen at the quarterly meetings. Members say some of their favorite experiences are getting updates from organizations that have benefited in the past as they share about the powerful work their ministry or program has done in our community.
The Sister Project | thesisterproject.org
A self-professed “giving circle,” The Sister Project is a ministry that supports local charities and is funded completely by the women who join. Each woman who participates donates $1,000 each year, and 100% of those funds go entirely towards the annual grants. The Sister Project was founded over a decade ago and has since donated nearly $1,000,000 towards various ministries that help women and families in need. Members strive to live up to the group’s mission statement, which says, “The Sister Project seeks to shine the light of Christ by aiding, assisting, and encouraging women in need through the combined gifts of women.”
The Sister Project benefits ministries that positively impact the lives of women and their children in our area. Nonprofits interested in pursuing grants can fill out the application online, and non-members can even make donations online or by check. Past beneficiaries include Filters of Hope, Project Red, Handspun Hope, and many more.
