Our Story

100+ Tri-Cities Women Who Care emerged from a desire to support and inspire our region. When Becca Davis, Executive Director of ReFrame Association (a national network of home repair nonprofits), first heard about the 100 Who Care Alliance, she knew she wanted to start a chapter in Tri-Cities TN/VA. Our giving circle was announced in August 2018 and our first Big Give event was held on Valentine's Day in 2019. We held five in-person events before switching to virtual fundraisers due to the pandemic. We allow women to network, learn about great things happening in our community, and make a significant impact together.

A volunteer leadership team oversees the administration of our giving circle: Becca Davis is the Founder/Member Coordinator, and Adrienne Osborne is the Nonprofit Coordinator. Other members assist in various ways. We are in need of more volunteers; email tricitieswomenwhocare@gmail.com to find out how to get involved. 

The first giving circle of this kind was created in Michigan in 2006 by Karen Dunigan. She saw a need for baby cribs, mattresses, and blankets and found 100 people willing to donate $100 to meet the need. She died of cancer in 2014. One of her sisters said, "Karen lives every time a new chapter starts." Today, there 600 giving circles around the world that are affiliated with the 100 Who Care Alliance including chapters for women, men, people, kids, and teens.