(Chelsea Update would like to thank Michelle Elie for the information and photo in this story.)
On Feb. 3, 100 Women Who Care met at the Chelsea Depot for its first meeting of 2026. The evening began with a social hour featuring delicious pizza donated by Jets and sushi from the Grateful Crow.
The three nonprofits that presented were the Manchester Area Senior Citizens, Manchester Community Resource Center and the Chelsea Depot Association. Each organization had 10 minutes to provide a recap of their services and then take questions at the conclusion of the presentation. Members in attendance then voted on which 501(c)3 should receive the gift. The Chelsea Depot Association was the recipient of the members’ Impact Award.
Todd Gillihan, president of the Chelsea Depot Association, said they are overjoyed with thanks to the 100 Women Who Care for their cash award to our communities’ gathering place. “This building will be 150 years old soon and this award will assist us with our much needed roof project. The women in this group get right down to the heart of it when it comes down to making an impact on our community.”
Our member donations will total nearly $13,000. This brings the group’s total donations to all nonprofits since the giving circle was formed to $219,400 (including some match grants). If you’re interested in joining us, you can complete the membership form online or come to our next Impact Award meeting Tuesday June 2, 2026.
For more information, please visit the website at www.100wwcchelsea.org and like/follow us on facebook.com/100WWCChelsea.
About 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area: The goal of this giving circle is two-fold: To financially support nonprofit organizations and to provide a forum where their mission story can be told. Nonprofits must support Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, Stockbridge and/or adjacent communities. Members commit to donate $100 at each of three meetings each year.
Sponsors for this volunteer-run giving circle include: Gold Sponsor Northstar Bank along with Jewelry Set in Stone, Stephanie Diebold of Edward Jones, Jen McClure’s Mary Kay, Culture Creations, Rodan and Fields, Sue Rodgers Massage Therapy and Allegra Printing.
This meeting’s venue was provided by Chelsea Depot.
