Shepherds College Awarded $7,460 at Community State Bank and Experience Burlington’s 100 Women Who Care Event
Community State Bank (CSB) and Experience Burlington hosted the 4th 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County event on Thursday, February 8th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington, Wisconsin. 100 Women Who Care is a nationwide initiative that provides women with the opportunity to support non-profit organizations in their community.
“This was our largest donation yet with 74 women in attendance. There is always room to support the community and this event is about fulfilling that need,” said Community State Bank Media and Communications Director Ellie Heigl. “It’s about having a purpose to do more and to give back to non-profit organizations that make our communities better.”
Community State Bank hosted the first 100 Women who Care event in 2022. Since the first event, nearly $22,000 has been reinvested back into the community. In 2024, CSB partnered for the first time with local organizations to extend the reach of the event. Performance Tire and Auto Service in Burlington sponsored a portion of event costs and Experience Burlington partnered with CSB to host and market the event.
“Experience Burlington is excited and gratified to partner with Community State Bank on this fun and impactful event. Networking with powerful women to support worthy causes truly serves to create strong and thriving communities in Western Racine County. We are looking forward to the next 100 Women who Care event,” said MT Boyle, Executive Director of Experience Burlington.
The February event drew in 74 attendees, making the total donation $7,460 (a few attendees donated extra). Each guest was asked to bring $100 in the form of a blank check or cash in order to enter the event. Guests were then encouraged to nominate a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves Western Racine County. After each nominee presented their organization, the group then voted to choose a recipient of the funds. This year’s chosen recipient was Shepherds College, a post-secondary college for students with intellectual disabilities located in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
“Thank you to 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County for joining our mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in reaching their God-given potential to lead a fulfilling life,” said Shepherds College Corporate and Community Development Officer Alicia Miklavicic-Franz. “The donation provided through the powerful women who engaged in this event, shows the heroes of Shepherds College, our students, that they have a strong community around them that is taking action in supporting their dreams of attending a learning environment that is specifically designed for them.”
The donation was formally presented to Shepherds College staff and students on Monday, February 12th. Funds will be used towards the Shepherds College Annual Scholarship Fund which assists students in need of financial assistance.
“Your generous donation of funds for a student scholarship is vitally important in helping a student attend Shepherds College and have the opportunity of a lifetime,” said College President Dr. Tracy Terrill. “This contribution demonstrates that collectively, you value Shepherds College students as well as our post-secondary training program and its impact on the lives of those students. Thank you!”
Shepherds College is the 4th recipient of 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County Funds. Community State Bank and Experience Burlington plan to host the event once a year. The next date will be announced on the 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County Facebook page as soon as it is chosen. For additional details about the recipient or 100 Women Who Care - Western Racine County, please visit CSB.bank/100wwc.
