At the May 2026 100 Women Who Care Albany meeting we joyfully celebrated our 10th anniversary as a chapter! During this milestone meeting, we reviewed some of the impressive stats for the chapter including that we had distributed $772,000 in donations to forty non-profits. We also heard from members that stood up and gave a sentence or two on the impact we’ve had from the donations to the charities we have funded. Each meeting we hear from the last non-profit, but to hear all the impact on multiple charities at the same time was really inspiring.
The three charities that presented at the meeting were:
Congratulations to United Tenants of Albany who received our collective giving.
In honor of the 10th Anniversary, member Sarah Halliday created a tribute based on the melody of “The Climb”. This tribute really captures the beauty and strength of our chapter. New members are always welcome to join this incredible group of 285 women!
We Rise Together
It started with a vision, simple and strong,
Women coming together, knowing we belong.
One small gift, a promise we’d share,
Side by side, choosing hope and care.
We didn’t know how far we’d go,
We just believed and let it grow.
We rise together, give together, stand as one,
When women lead with heart, so much gets done.
One vote, one gift, a change in time,
It’s not just the dollar — it’s why we give that shines.
Ten years in, and we’re still climbing higher,
Together we lift, together we inspire.
We listen to the stories, open our eyes,
See the needs around us, hear every life.
We can’t help them all, but we do our part,
Making real change with generous hearts.
Each meeting brings a chance to see,
How powerful community can be.
We rise together, give together, stand as one,
From helping hands to hope begun.
One simple check can start the flame,
Changing lives — we’re not the same.
Ten years strong, and still climbing higher,
Built on compassion, fueled by fire.
Quarter by quarter, year by year,
A growing impact, bright and clear.
When kindness leads and hearts unite,
Small acts become a powerful light.
We rise together, now and ahead,
With courage, kindness, and love that spreads.
From one small gift to lives transformed,
Proof that together, good is born.
Ten years in — and this is just the start,
One community, one mission, one powerful heart.
Here’s to the women who dared to care,
Who showed that giving is better shared.
The journey goes on — strong, kind, and true,
100 Women Who Care — because together, we do.
100 Women Who Care Albany, NY 