We’re thrilled to announce that after the first round of vetting, 28 of the 29 nominated charities have officially advanced to Phase 2 of our Fall 2025 vetting process! 💙

Each of these incredible organizations has now been sent an application to complete as part of our detailed evaluation cycle. All applications are due by Friday, October 31st, and we can’t wait to review them as we move one step closer to selecting the three charities that will present at our November 12th Giving Circle.

This process is one of the most exciting times of the year for our team — it’s when we truly see the heart of Mississauga come to life through the organizations that uplift, support, and empower our community every day.

Charities Advancing to Phase 2

Here’s a look at the local charities moving forward in our Fall vetting process:

• Acorn to Oak Youth Services
• Angel Hair for Kids (A Child’s Voice Foundation)
• Blooming Boulevards
• Breakfast with Santa Foundation
• CJ’s Skatepark Foundation
• Community Living Mississauga
• CreativeHub 1352
• Ecosource Mississauga
• ErinoakKids
• EveryMind Mental Health Services
• Fetch + Releash Dog Rescue Society
• Frog in Hand Productions Inc.
• Lady Ballers Centre
• The Compass Food Bank and Outreach Centre
• Luso Canadian Charitable Society
• Mind Forward Brain Injury Services
• Mississauga Arts Council
• Music for Every Child
• Our Place Peel
• Peel Crime Stoppers
• ProAction Cops & Kids (Peel Chapter)
• Safe City Mississauga
• Shubh Helping Hands
• The Riverwood Conservancy
• Trillium Health Partners Foundation
• Turtle Island Charity
• Twas The Bite Before Christmas Foundation
• Vita Centre

Each of these organizations represents an important piece of the Mississauga story — from supporting youth and families to protecting the environment and championing accessibility and inclusion.

One nominated charity, One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization, did not move forward to Phase 2 as it is based in Brampton. We’re proud to have referred them to our neighbours at 100 Women Who Care Brampton, where they’ll be a great fit for future Giving Circles.

💙 The Power of 100 Women Who Care

Our nomination and vetting process ensures that every dollar donated goes directly to local impact. Each nominated charity is carefully reviewed for eligibility, which includes:

• Being Canadian and based in Mississauga
• Having a valid charitable registration number
• Providing direct services that benefit Mississauga residents
• Issuing individual tax receipts for donations
• Demonstrating a clear, immediate need
• Committing that 100% of our donation goes directly to that need

It’s a rigorous process — but one that ensures our collective giving truly makes a difference right here at home.

🙌 Thank You to Our Members and Vetting Team

A heartfelt thank you to all our members who took the time to nominate charities for consideration. Your enthusiasm, compassion, and generosity continue to drive the success of our Giving Circles. Each nomination tells a story — a story of care, hope, and belief in the power of community.

We also extend special gratitude to our Charities Management Team, Ritu Kohli-Sethi and Melissa Blais Prospero, for their tireless work behind the scenes. Their diligence, attention to detail, and commitment ensure that our process runs smoothly and fairly every single cycle

🌍 Learn More

To learn more about our nomination guidelines and how the process works, visit: 🔗 100womenwhocaremississauga.com/charities

Together, we continue to embody the power of 100 — proving that when compassionate people come together, small acts of generosity create extraordinary impact. 💙

Register Today for our Fall Giving Circle

Join us for our Fall Giving Circle on Wednesday, November 12th at River Grove Community Centre.

This is our 15th Giving Circle, and it promises to be an inspiring evening! During this meeting, we will hear from the 3 charities randomly selected (on November 5th) from our nominated charities.

Each charity representative will have 5 minutes to present and a 3-minute Q&A session. After all the presentations, members in good standing will cast their vote to decide which charity will receive our collective donation.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (Arrive by 7:15 PM)
📍 Location: River Grove Community Centre, 5800 River Grove Ave.
Link: https://100womenwhocaremississauga.com/meetings/

Doors open at 6:45 PM for light refreshments and networking with fellow members, sponsors, and charity representatives. Please arrive by 7:15 PM to find your seat, as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

🐣 Early Bird Door Prizes will be drawn at 7:15 PM — don’t miss out!

Can’t Attend in Person? Join Us Via Zoom

All members and guests must register to attend either in-person or via Zoom. While the best experience is in person, Zoom attendees will also be able to ask questions during the presentations and vote in real time. https://100womenwhocaremississauga.com/meetings/

Proxy Voting

Please read our blog, “How to Vote by Proxy For a 100 Women Who Care Mississauga Giving Circle” for more information on voting. If you are attending via Zoom, you will receive the meeting link via email after you have registered.