— A community of women in Northeast Ohio
100 women and counting. One shared promise, as a giving circle, we pool our dollars and put it directly into the hands of local nonprofits serving women and children across Northeast Ohio.
A Community of Women Making a Measurable Difference
Across Northeast Ohio, women and children are facing impossible choices — safety, shelter, food, a way forward. The nonprofits fighting for them are often the smallest, the most local, and the most underfunded.
One woman writing one check can only do so much. But a group of over 100 women, giving together, becomes a force — a single, undeniable act of generosity that changes what a local organization can do in a year.
That’s the whole idea. We turn individual goodwill into collective power, and we put every dollar where it’s needed most — right here, close to home.
We Are Stronger Together
Impact that fits a busy life. Just women, showing up for their community in a meaningful way.
We come together
Become one of 100 (and counting) women who commit to giving as a community — because together, we can do more for Northeast Ohio's women and children.
We pool our dollars
Together, our contributions become one shared fund. 100% of it goes directly to local nonprofits doing real work for women and children in Northeast Ohio.
We change lives
Twice a year during our Giving Events, members vote on where the funding goes. We award one large grant, plus smaller supporting grants – all within two hours.
The Road to a Million
Since 2019, our members have shown up for this community giving $850,000 to over 60 Northeast Ohio nonprofits — and we’re not stopping until we hit seven figures. We’re setting our sights on $1 million, and we need your help to get there. Every gift, every member, every event brings us closer to a milestone that will change even more lives across our community. If you can, consider giving a little more this year and help us on the road to a million!
— Our founders' story
It started with two friends and a belief.
Jen and MaryJo founded 100 Women Strong OHIO on one conviction: that the women of Northeast Ohio, giving together, could do something extraordinary. Hear our why — and join the women who’ve made it theirs too.
Jen Yozwiak & MaryJo Clark, Co-Founders
— Generosity you can see and feel.
Our Impact By The Numbers
— Stories of Impact
Where Your Giving Goes
Every grant is a story. Here are a few of the organizations your giving has lifted.
$35,000
Provides essential food and crisis support to at-risk and homeless young adults and their children, helping restore hope and their value through comprehensive care and counseling.
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$7,500
Open Arms supports birth parents and equips adoptive families, especially those welcoming at-risk foster children and sibling groups, so no child ages out without belonging. for the description.
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$7,500
Provides CuddleCots to hospitals so families experiencing stillbirth or infant loss can have precious extra time to hold, bond, and say goodbye to their babies with dignity and love.
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Recognized Across Northeast Ohio
100 Women Strong OHIO is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proudly partners with community foundations, local businesses, and philanthropic organizations throughout Northeast Ohio. We have been recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business, Akron Snow Angels, the Subaru Share the Love® Event, and the Kaulig Charitable Giving Programs for our leadership and community impact.
You belong here.
Join the group of more than one hundred women who decided that giving together beats giving alone. Your community and your impact are waiting.