Del Norte Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union and Zia Credit Union joined together to sponsor the 2nd quarterly meeting of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos in 2024, held May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Representatives from the credit unions also emceed the event including shown here, Christen Voice, Mandy See and Rhonda Sanches. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos committee member Angie Bratton addresses the group gathered May 2 on the patio of Smith’s Marketplace. Other committee members include Kristy Ortega, Diana Martinez, Carol A. Clark and Cate Nickless. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
LA Cares President Lyn Haval makes her presentation of need for her non-profit organization during the 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos quarterly meeting May 2. She was successful and received $3,500 in donations from the women gathered. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Some 40 women gathered at the 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos 2nd quarterly meeting of 2024, held May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace.
The charitable event was sponsored by Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union and Zia Credit Union, which covered the cost of the venue and catered dinner. The evening featured 3-5 minute presentations by three local nonprofits randomly drawn one week prior to the event. The other presenters included the First Born Program of Los Alamos and Los Alamos Search & Rescue.
Each of the women in attendance voted for one of the three organizations and in this case, LA Cares garnered the majority of votes and received a total of $3,500 in donations. The two remaining organizations are eligible for consideration again at future 100+ Women or 100 Men Who Care quarterly charitable events.
Both the women’s and men’s 100 Who Care volunteer organizers are continuing to take applications on a year-round, rolling basis from local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation is serving as the fiscal agent for these groups.
The application, linked here, has recently been simplified. Those who have already applied this year do not need to re-submit an application. Applications are open to nonprofits located in and serving Los Alamos County. The 100 Who Care model is based on a national program that encourages local grassroots philanthropy. The volunteers in Los Alamos do not have the capacity to screen regional or statewide giving, but they are happy to share the model with volunteers who want to support local giving in other communities.
For more information, email womenwhocarelosalamos@outlook.com and / or 100menwhocarelosalamos@gmail.com.
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos extends special thanks to Del Norte Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union and Zia Credit Union for sponsoring the event and to all of their representatives for doing a great job emceeing the evening. They also thank Smith’s for providing the patio and to Senor Tortas for the delicious tacos and music. They definitely got everyone in the mood for Cinco de Mayo.
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos also continues to thank the Los Alamos Community Foundation for acting as fiscal agent. Please help us to continue to grow this event and spread the word! Be sure to let local non-profit organizations know they can still submit a grant proposal (application).
The third quarterly gathering of the year is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. The sponsor is EXIT Realty Advantage NM, and the location will be announced soon.
Scene from the 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos event held May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos event held May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LA Cares President Lyn Havel, center, with friend Greg and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Liz Martineau at the May 2 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos gathering on the patio of Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos committee member Diana Martinez, left, and member Liddie Martinez at the 2nd quarterly gathering May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos committee member Kristy Ortega, right, and some of the women gathered May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos May 2 gathering on the patio of Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
