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How does it work?
It's simple. 100 people (or more!) come together and each individual gives $100 quarterly to donate to a non-profit in the community. Members vote at each meeting for which non-profit they would like to donate to, and votes are tallied to determine a winner. 3 non-profits are chosen at each quarterly meeting to present their cause at the next meeting, and the cycle continues. $100 alone might not stretch as far, but each $100 pooled together makes a drastic difference.
100 people + $100 = A massive impact
100 people + $100 = A massive impact
About us
It all started from a single lunch table in Jackson, Michigan—and now 100 Who Care has grown into a worldwide force for good. With more than 800 active chapters and over $68 million raised for local nonprofits, this movement is turning community support into real change—one event, one giving moment, and one life at a time—and it’s now in Ellis County, KS.
It all started from a single lunch table in Jackson, Michigan—and now 100 Who Care has grown into a worldwide force for good. With more than 800 active chapters and over $68 million raised for local nonprofits, this movement is turning community support into real change—one event, one giving moment, and one life at a time—and it’s now in Ellis County, KS.
Our local story kicked off in 2025 when founder Brandy Ridgway attended a chapter meeting elsewhere and immediately saw the spark in the model—simple, fast, and built for local impact. She brought that inspiration back with a clear mission: Ellis County was ready for it.
Our local story kicked off in 2025 when founder Brandy Ridgway attended a chapter meeting elsewhere and immediately saw the spark in the model—simple, fast, and built for local impact. She brought that inspiration back with a clear mission: Ellis County was ready for it.
This is what makes it bigger than just giving: it’s a grassroots approach to philanthropy—easy accessibility for the everyday person to participate and make a difference. And Brandy takes it even further by partnering with Fort Hays State University’s Leadership Studies department, teaming up with LDRS 310 class student teams to empower student leaders and turn this vision into real, lasting change.
This is what makes it bigger than just giving: it’s a grassroots approach to philanthropy—easy accessibility for the everyday person to participate and make a difference. And Brandy takes it even further by partnering with Fort Hays State University’s Leadership Studies department, teaming up with LDRS 310 class student teams to empower student leaders and turn this vision into real, lasting change.
Our Founder
Our Founder
Brandy Ridgway
Brandy Ridgway
Brandy has called Ellis County home since 2002, when she came to Fort Hays State University. Raised in Dodge City by a single mother of five, she personally experienced the difference nonprofits can make. After marrying her husband, Jeff, in 2003, the couple chose to stay in Hays and raise their family here. Together, they enjoy spending time with their two sons, hosting international students, volunteering in the community, staying active in church, Scouts, and cheering on FHSU, HHS, and The Hays Larks.
Professionally, Brandy has served the community through the Wayne Voss State Farm agency since 2007. She is also pursuing her Kansas Real Estate Appraiser License and co-founded Praireland Appraisal. As a busy wife, mother, professional, and business owner, Brandy understands how limited time and resources can be. That's what makes 100 Who Care so powerful: it allows people to come together, pool their giving, and make a lasting impact right here in Ellis County
Discover how 100 Who Care has made a difference through the voices of our members and nonprofit partners.
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