100 Women Who Care is a grassroots collective-giving movement that brings women together to support charitable organizations and address pressing needs in their local communities. The initiative was founded in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan in Jackson, Michigan. Its original purpose was to raise money quickly for the Center for Family Health, which needed funds to provide baby cribs for families in need. At its first meeting, approximately 100 women contributed $100 each, raising more than $10,000 in a single hour. The success of that effort inspired the creation of similar giving circles in communities across the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. The model is built around collective contributions, local decision-making and a straightforward approach to philanthropy. Members typically meet quarterly, nominate charitable organizations and vote on which cause should receive the group's pooled donation. This structure enables relatively small individual contributions to generate meaningful financial support for local nonprofits. Chapters operate independently, selecting beneficiaries according to the needs of their communities. The broader 100 Who Care Alliance provides a network for sharing resources and supporting the development of additional giving circles, including groups for men, children and other community members.