LISTEN TO INTERVIEW WITH KERRI ANDERSON
By Derek Beck | Sandhills POST News | July 9, 2025
OGALLALA, Neb. — The local philanthropy group 100+ Women Who Care Keith County is preparing for its next quarterly giving event, set for Monday, July 14, at the Hayloft Meeting Room upstairs at Front Street Café in Ogallala.
The event, which starts with dinner at 5 p.m. sharp and the meeting to follow at 6 p.m., brings together women across Keith County who pool individual donations to make a collective impact for local nonprofits.
Ahead of the event, members planning to dine must submit their meal selections by Thursday, July 10. Options include a grilled chicken club sandwich with a side, chicken bacon ranch salad, or shrimp Alfredo with garlic bread and salad — each priced at $16.
In an interview on Sandhills Spotlight, group organizer Kerri Anderson emphasized the power of collective giving. “Individually, $100 might not go far, but when we put it together, we’re making a real difference,” she said.
At the last quarterly meeting, the group awarded $10,200 to the Ogallala Tree Board to support local green initiatives. Other recent recipients have included Royal Family KIDS Camp, local senior centers, and youth mentoring programs.
Since its formation in 2019 and first meeting in January 2020, the organization has raised more than $212,000, despite missing two meetings due to COVID disruptions.
The group’s model is simple: each member commits to donating $100 per quarter. At each meeting, three nonprofit organizations — nominated by members — present their cause. Members vote, and the winning nonprofit receives the pooled funds. This quarter's presenters are:
- Royal Family KIDS Camp
- Western Trails Creative District
- Gift of Hope
Even nonprofits that don’t win often benefit. Anderson noted that members sometimes choose to contribute additional personal donations to the other presenters. “Some women are moved by a certain cause and will give another $100 out of pocket,” she said.
Anderson encouraged current members to bring a guest to Monday’s meeting, saying, “It’s a great way to grow our group. Once people see the impact, they want to be part of it.”
Women interested in joining or learning more are welcome to attend the meeting portion only, which runs for about an hour. Each presentation lasts 10 minutes, followed by a brief Q&A and voting.
For meal reservations or more information, members can contact the group directly or reach out via its social media pages.