Past Recipients
See the organizations we've come together to help and support in the past year.
September 2025 - The Red Shirt Foundation
The Redshirt Foundation implements comprehensive programming around mental health and empowerment topics, including pre- and post-intervention programs. Money donated will be used for to fund Emma Benoit suicide awareness events at Story County Schools in October, and their next year of ASIST workshops.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
June 2025 - Ames Noon Kiwanis
Ames Noon Kiwanis is the local chapter of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Money donated will be used for a new playground next to the firetruck in Brookside Park.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
March 2025 - The Bridge Home
The Bridge Home is a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the gap between homelessness and housing by providing shelter, support, and inspiring a pathway forward for individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness. Money donated will be used to provide for emergency shelter for those struggling with homelessness in Ames and Story County.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
December 2024 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Money donated will be used to will equip the Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County to design the Calm Room with the specific supplies and furniture needed to ensure kids have a quality experience. Outfitted with high quality sensory games like Kinetic sand, coloring books, a color changing floor pad, and comfortable furniture, the Calm Room at the new Ames Club is a sensory space that will provide a specific area for kids to take a break and regulate their emotions.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
Nominate a Story County Non-Profit Organization
Members of Ames 100 Women Who Care may nominate a Story County non-profit organization for future meetings by filling out the nomination form below.
To be eligible, non-profit organizations must:
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be based in the Story County area
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be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization
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nominations must not be for fundraising campaigns/events, but rather for the organization as a whole
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No national or international charities, programs or organizations will be considered as the purpose is for the contributions to stay 100% in the community (i.e. Story County).
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Remember, it is the members who present about the organization if drawn. While not required, it definitely makes a big difference when you can nominate a charity you’re passionate about supporting. Even better if you can be ready with a few reasons why we should be supporting their mission!