Beneficiaries & Gifts
BENEFICIARIES 2021
Winter - Immigrant Assistance Center ($2150)
Spring - Homes of Compassion ($3100)
Summer - Our Gems ($3400)
Fall - Kitsap Mental Health for Pendleton Place Welcome Baskets ($4200)
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BENEFICIARIES 2022
Winter - Knights of Columbus Hospital (Equipment Lend Program (KC Help) ($4100)
Spring - Georgia's House ($4600)
Summer - Music Discovery Center ($4900)
Fall - New Beginnings Closet ($5700)
BENEFICIARIES 2023
Winter - Scarlet Road ($6500)
Spring - Violet Sees ($6700)
Summer - South Kitsap Helpline ($6700)
Fall - NW Hopeful Horizons ($7000)
BENEFICIARIES 2024
Winter - Kitsap Harvest ($8000)
Spring - Kitsap Philharmonic ($8000)
Summer - Kitsap Black Student Union ($8000)
Fall - Boys & Girls Club of Bremerton ($8000)
Our cumulative total: $91,050
Winter 2024
Kitsap Harvest
"Kitsap Harvest is committed to feeding families from front yards, food banks, and farms."
Nine members showed up to present nearly $8000 to Kitsap Harvest. Pictured, L to R: Carol Dudley, Karen Little, Erlinda Shery, Ed Seal (KC Board President), Kathy Campbell, Susan Daniel, Eir Cheeka (Program Assistant). Off screen members: Gary Daniel, photographer.
Paisley Gallagher (Program Coordinator, WSU Extension) explains about Kitsap Harvest's operation to Gary Daniel, Erlinda Shery, Karen Little, and others not pictured here.
Gleaning supplies ready for action
"Gleaning is the practice of harvesting excess produce from farms, yards and gardens. It is a part of a home-grown solution to reducing food waste, increasing access to fresh and nutritious produce to our community members in need, and strengthening local community food systems."
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July 2024
Kitsap Black Student Union
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"Kitsap Black Student Union’s mission is to provide a safe space to celebrate culture, learn and preserve our rich history while empowering youth leadership through mentoring and community service."
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Quite a few of us gathered at Whiskey Gulch Coffee Pub to hand over our checks and visit afterwards. Unfortunately, the large prop check got forgotten at home, so we made merry without it. Jewel Shepherd-Sampson happily received our gifts.
April 2024
Kitsap Philharmonic
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"Kitsap Philharmonic (K-Phil) is Kitsap County's largest and most robust youth symphony orchestra, consisting of two symphony orchestras, 115+ student musicians, and 13 artistic staff members.
K-Phil student musicians come from three counties (Kitsap, Jefferson, and Pierce) and attend over 18 different public schools."
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After a wonderful tour of the incredible rehearsal and performance space at CK High School, we passed along our donations. Brian Humm, who pitched this nonprofit, looks just as happy to hand over our gifts as Michael Woods, the director, was to receive them.
October 2023
NW Hopeful Horizons
"We believe in empowering youth and families by providing them with the tools and resources they need to take control of their lives and achieve their goals. We recognize that every individual has the capacity for growth and development, and we are committed to supporting their journey towards self-determination."
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A few of us gathered to deliver our checks to Augie and Angela Lujan of NW Hopeful Horizons, bringing our pooled donation to upwards of $7000.
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Their mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources to promote the well-being of youth and families, with a specific focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth and parents needing support.
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Afterwards, a few of us got to know each other a little better at Moment Brewing, l to r: Mark Heinsoo, Rochelle Karlsen, Liz Sebren, Kathy Campbell, Craig Campbell (not pictured).
July 2023
South Kitsap Helpline
Working to eliminate hunger in South Kitsap
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100 Who Care Kitsap's donations will help to provide essential staples for folks in need, but also funding for necessary permits for SK Helpline's much-needed new building project.
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Read more on their website: https://www.skhelpline.org/
April 2023
Violet Sees
"We’re grateful for your support and because of you we’re actively working to end childhood preventable blindness by helping kids and families in three specific ways.
We’re giving free glasses to kids who need them, working to expand and improve vision screening programs so more kids can be screened as early as possible and providing funding to continue research to find the best treatments possible for childhood vision conditions."
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Read more on their website: https://www.violetsees.org/
This is Violet, the charming inspiration behind Violet Sees. An alert pediatrician detected Violet's blindness at her two month check-up, and the family was able to access help early to help restore Violet's vision. More about Violet's story here:
It was great to connect over coffee and lunch at Whiskey Gulch Coffee Pub on the waterfront in Port Orchard and to learn more about the work Violet Sees is doing to support children. They screen for preventable childhood blindness and help to defray the costs of exams and glasses.
In attendance (left to right): Violet Sees board members Karol Hovde and Mary Anne Alexander, and 100 Who Care, Kitsap members Susan Whitford, Liz Sebren, Celia Gainer, Karen Little and Kathy Campbell.
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January 2023
Scarlet Road
Through holistic care Scarlet Road offers the hope of freedom to those who have been sexually exploited. Scarlet Road:
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intervenes
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educates first responders and the community
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provides solutions and resources
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journeys alongside survivors
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works to change mindsets around gender-based violence
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provides long-term holistic support for those seeking to exit sexual exploitation and sex trafficking
Read more about Scarlet Road : https://scarletroad.org/
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"What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act." You'll find a wealth of information on the website of
Kitsap SAIVS, Special Assault Investigation and Victim's Services: https://www.kitsapsaivs.org/Pages/index.html
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Human Trafficking:
https://www.kitsapsaivs.org/Pages/human-trafficking.html
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Victim's Bill of Rights
https://www.kitsapsaivs.org/Pages/victim-s-bill-of-rights.html
Liz Sebren, Rosie Garbe, Robert and Cris Amburgey, Karen Little and Christie Christman at check presentation: $6500 for Scarlet Road. Afterwards, five members enjoyed getting to know each other better at Coffee Oasis in Bremerton.
Fall 2022
New Beginnings Closet
Jeanie and Henry Johns are happy to get started on their facility repairs!
Nine members showed up to present nearly $6000 to New Beginnings Closet. Pictured, L to R: Craig Campbell, Karen Little, Christie & Ken Christman, Donna Woodward, Dot Lintz, Jeanie & Henry Johns, David Woodward. Off screen members: Kathy Campbell, photographer, and Sara Campbell, who arrived later. Jeanie Johns, one of our newest members, founded New Beginnings Closet and now maintains this community outreach along with her husband and a dedicated team of volunteers.
July 2022
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Music Discovery Center
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"MDC is an emerging Kitsap County resource designed to create an inclusive space for community members to experience, explore, and contribute to the world of music through education, performance, and mentorship."
​​https://musicdiscoverycenter.org/
Five members turned out to deliver our $4900 gift. In the center are Dean Kelly and Eugenie Jones, board members of Music Discovery Center, flanked by 100 Who Care members: Redge Campbell, Jeri Searle, Casandra Firman and Kathy Campbell. (Photographed by member, Alan Searle)
“I started imagining
this whole different world.
It was a society of musicians,
a family I hoped
I could belong to one day.”
— Quincy Jones
"The Georgia Mattson Memorial Shelter is a 501 (c) (3) organization and is managed by The Weaver Foundation. Low-income homeless and women who have experienced domestic violence are helped through our program. All clients are referred by other non-profit agencies in the Kitsap Community...
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We have five separate bedrooms and can house 22 individuals. Our staff consist of all volunteers who are willing to show compassion as well as provide listening ears and hearts. Our primary focus is providing shelter and everyday living necessities to women over age 18 while they are working to overcome their homeless circumstances.
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Neither The Weaver Foundation nor The Georgia Mattson Memorial Shelter discriminate in regards to race or beliefs."
In May, a team delivered our April donations to Myleka Hanna, the Shelter Manager of Georgia's House. Pictured here, from left to right, are: Karen Little, Janet Stegemeyer, Liz Sebren, Myleka Hanna, Susan Daniel, and Lisa Johnson (accompanied by the ever-charming Scooby).
January 2022
KC HELP
Knights of Columbus Hospital Equipment Lend Program
KC Help provides durable medical equipment for home use during periods of illness and convalescence, at no cost, regardless of race, creed, or sex. They loan standard hospital room equipment for people to use at home: hospital type beds, over the bed tables, lift chairs, wheel chairs, bath and shower chairs portable bathroom equipment, and more!
A celebratory check delivery on 2-22-22 at KC Help's Bainbridge storage facility. Left to right: Kristina Farrell, Matt Wurzbacher, Anthony Farrell, Liz Sebren, Roy Behling, Kathy Campbell, Larry Devlin, and Kathy Devlin.
Who to Contact:
KC HELP at (360) 329-2461
Facebook: @kchelpwestwa
October 2021
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Pendleton Place Welcome Baskets
​Kitsap Mental Health Services
Welcome Home Baskets will provide basic kitchen and bath items for the new residents of Kitsap County's first permanent supportive housing apartment complex. Basket assembly will occur in January and February, in time for residents to move into their new homes in March.
For more information about Pendleton Place or Kitsap Mental Health Services, visit www.kitsapmentalhealth.org.
Ten members of 100 Who Care, Kitsap braved the rain and wind on Veteran's Day to present our gifts to KMHS staff and to attend a special tour of Pendleton Place, while it is still under construction.
On site at Pendleton Place: Redge & Sara Campbell, Bridget Glasspoole, Kathy Campbell, Monica Bernhard, Rochelle Karlsen, Liz Sebren, Kathy Thomas (front), Susan Daniel (back), Bill Budd, Judy Rae Karlsen, Marty Bishop
Monica Bernhardt (Chief Operating Officer, KMHS), Bridget Glasspoole (Director of Housing and Community Services, KMHS), Rochelle Karlsen (100 member who pitched this project in October)
Pendleton Place Project Manager tells about the project.
Leaving the site after our tour.
Monica Bernhardt (Chief Operating Officer, KMHS), Bridget Glasspoole (Director of Housing and Community Services, KMHS), Rochelle Karlsen (100 member who pitched this project in October)
Gratitude to KMHS staff:
Levi Henderson, Senior Project Manager, BJC Group
Bridget Glasspoole, Director of Housing and Community Services
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Mark Hughes, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Monica Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer
We loved the tour. Thank you!
July 2021
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OurGEMS
​Girls Empowered Through Mentoring and Service
Vicki Collins (holding check), Founder and Vice President of OurGEMS, with members: Lisa Johnson (with Scooby), Kathy Campbell, Liz Sebren, Jeri Searle, and Alan Searle.
from OurGEMS website:
When Girls Understand Their Value
We believe the way girls perceive their own worth/value will have a profound effect on every area of their lives.
Our culture sends conflicting messages that distort and taint our girls’ view of who a woman should be.
When girls understand
their value and worth
they will conduct themselves differently.
They will think differently.
They will make a difference.
We want to instill in them
a deep and lasting knowledge of
who they are
in this society.
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They are
Valuable GEMS
Click above to view "Dear Young Woman,"
a poem of empowerment by Britta B.
Left to right: Kathy Campbell, 100 Who Care, Peter Pfotzer, HOC Bookkeeper, Liz Sebren, 100 Who Care, Joel Adamson, Founder and General Director of HOC, Craig Campbell, 100 Who Care.
April 2021
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Kitsap Homes of Compassion
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"Let us make a future Kitsap where all live in homes, and benches are for sitting."
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HOC
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"The MISSION of
Kitsap Homes of Compassion is to create affordable, permanent supportive housing
(PSH) and other resources for those experiencing homelessness,
using shared housing as well as
private apartment units."
Thirty-one 100 Who Care, Kitsap members donated $3100 to Homes of Compassion.
Left to right: Kathy Campbell, 100 Who Care, Peter Pfotzer, HOC Bookkeeper, Liz Sebren, 100 Who Care, Joel Adamson, Founder and General Director of HOC, Kirk Thompson, Assistant to HOC Director.
Learn all about Homes of Compassion
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You'll be very impressed!
Members deliver $2250 January 2021 donation to KIAC's Family and Legal Services directors.
January 2021 Donation:
Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center
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Mission:
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"Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of all people, KIAC works for the well-being and empowerment of immigrants through education, advocacy and social justice."
KIAC
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"KIAC envisions a community where everyone, regardless of where they were born, has fair and equitable access to justice, respect and opportunity."
Twenty-two 100 Who Care, Kitsap members donated $2250 to support KIAC's mission, vision, and good work in the Kitsap community.