Heartland People Care

What is Heartland 100?

  • 100 local residents who care coming together to increase their charitable impact

  • Each member donates $100, for a combined total of $10,000 to use for donations

  • Members meet to discuss which cause will get the donation using research and insight

  • If you're interested in becoming a founding member, sign up to RSVP to the inaugural meeting

About

Believing that we are stronger together than apart, Heartland 100 focuses on sustainable charitable giving. As a group, we can gather thousands of dollars for charity and make better philanthropic decisions through democratic voting. Here's how Heartland 100 will work:

Membership

We want to gather at least 100 residents in Southern Illinois who wish to participate. Members should be able to commit to a charitable donation of $100.

Timeline

Our inaugural meeting is pending, but we will discuss which organizations to donate to. Each member contributes $100 at every meeting in order to vote.

Voting Process

Members will discuss different charitable organizations in the area who are accepting donations. After discussion, members will vote, and an organization will be chosen.

Donating

Once the cause or organization has been chosen, the combined total of $10,000 from members is awarded. Members will have a chance to choose another cause in the future.

How Can Charities Apply?

Organizations that qualify should be a 501(c)3 non-profit group or locally-recognized charity. Representatives from charitable organizations will be invited by members to present at the Heartland 100 meetings.

Representatives will be given 5 minutes to present on their organization. Once all organizations have presented, voting members will deliberate. Representatives are invited to stay to answer any questions members may have.

Organizations may not present at meetings more than once a year. Once a 12 month period has passed, organizations may be invited by voting members to present again on their latest cause they are soliciting donations for.

“Heartland People Care is a giving group where you can join community-minded people to provide a local charity or non-profit with much-needed help.”

-Aur Beck

Southern Snapshot

Southern Illinois has many non-profit organizations and charitable causes that need our help. Below you will find snapshots from our area.

Eurma Hayes Center

Keep Carbondale Beautiful

Good Samaritan House Pantry

Morris Library

Boys & Girls Club

For Kids’ Sake 5K

Terms & Conditions

Our ideal vision is to have 100% participation from everyone involved. Please understand that by joining us you are making a financial commitment.

The money will be given directly to a local charity that serves the Southern Illinois community which is selected by a majority vote.

At our meetings, there may be press or photographers there who are interested in documenting our work. By attending the meetings, we want you to understand that you may be included in photos or videos we may share on this site or on our Facebook page.

If you're not able to attend a meeting-- no problem! You can give your check or cash donation to another member to give on your behalf.

Right now we are soliciting interest. We welcome you to RSVP to our inaugural informational by signing up above. Please note that by submitting your contact information, you're consenting to that info being stored in our database. We do not sell, give, or share your info with any third party that is not affiliated with Heartland 100.

At any time you are no longer able to commit to the group, email us and we'll remove your name from the database.