Making A Difference
Mission and Vision
A 501(c)(3) Charity | EIN: 83-2327993 | Registered with the State of Florida
Mission
The mission of VCWWC is to make a difference in the lives of individuals in Volusia County, Florida, by raising money through its members and community partners and directing their quarterly donations, and matching grants to a qualified 501(C)(3) selected by its members.
VISION
VCWWC envisions a community where collective giving transforms lives by providing essential support to local nonprofits. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to empower organizations, expand critical services, and create a sustainable impact that enhances the well-being of individuals and families in Volusia County.
Our Values
To fulfill our mission and vision, VCWWC is committed to upholding the following core values:
- Member-Driven and Volunteer-Led: We are an organization powered by our members’ dedication and leadership, ensuring our mission remains at the heart of everything we do.
- Direct Impact: Every member’s $100 quarterly contribution is fully directed to the selected, qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, maximizing the benefit to the community.
- Integrity and Transparency: Our processes are designed to be consistent, fair, inclusive, simple, and effective, ensuring trust and confidence in our operations.
- Inclusivity and Neutrality: We are a welcoming, impartial, non-partisan, and secular organization that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Collaboration and Community Engagement: We believe in the power of partnerships and actively work with community stakeholders to leverage resources and amplify our collective impact.
By adhering to these values, VCWWC continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
VCWWC 2025 Dates
Location
Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality & Culinary Management, Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL.
Meeting Dates:
February 13, 2025
May 8, 2025
August 14, 2025
November 13, 2025 ( reg begins at 4:30 PM)
Dates for 2026: Feb. 12, May 14, Aug. 13, Nov. 19
Time
Registration at 5:00 PM | Meeting from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Meetings sponsored by Daytona Toyota and DeLand Kia.
Q3 Check Presentation: Collective Giving in Action
On Monday, October 13, members of Volusia County Women Who Care (VCWWC) gathered at Ormond Farm Supply to celebrate another quarter of generosity and impact.
We were proud to present checks to the three nonprofits who shared their missions at our 3rd Quarter Meeting — each one transforming lives in unique and powerful ways:
💙 Habitat for Humanity received $1,250 from the Community Partner Impact Fund (CPIF) to support a young volunteer’s idea to build desks for children moving into Habitat homes. A simple project turned into a meaningful gift—providing students with a safe, dedicated space to study and dream.
📚 Early Learning Coalition / Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library received a $5,000 matching grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. This gift will supply 2,400 books to 40 children from birth to age five—helping them build early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
🐾 Sophie’s Circle, the 3rd Quarter Member Grant recipient, received a check for $37,107.52—funds donated directly by VCWWC members including a new member match by our incredible community partners Larry and Andrea Frank. This contribution supports Sophie’s Circle’s mission to rescue and rehome pets in need and to support families across Volusia County.
Together, these gifts reflect the ripple effect of collective giving—where every member, partner, and supporter plays a vital role in changing lives right here in our community.
✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us, donated, or contributed to these extraordinary nonprofits.
Individually we give; together we transform.
Thank you for your support
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