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Voted Best Non Profit 2026 Hometown News

October 19, 2026

A Community Honor for a Community That Cares

VCWWC receives the Hometown News 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Nonprofit

Volusia County Women Who Care is honored to have been voted Best Nonprofit by Ormond Beach readers of Hometown News in the newspaper’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us. This recognition belongs to the members, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners whose generosity brings our mission to life.

Since our founding in November 2017, VCWWC has brought people together around a simple idea: by combining our individual gifts, we can make a greater difference for local nonprofits and the people they serve. Together, we have contributed more than $828,000 to over 50 local nonprofit organizations.

Behind those gifts are neighbors helping neighbors—and members who care enough to learn about local needs, invite others to participate, and give consistently.

“As we celebrate our ninth year and look toward our tenth anniversary, this recognition is especially meaningful,” said Teresa Smith, founder and president of VCWWC. “We are grateful that our community sees and values the work we do together. Every member and partner has a part in this honor.”

We also thank the nonprofit organizations serving Volusia County. Their dedication gives our collective generosity its purpose, turning contributions into help, opportunity, and hope.

As we prepare for our tenth-anniversary year in 2027, we look forward to welcoming more people into this circle of caring. Visit VCWWC.org to learn about membership, upcoming meetings, and ways to get involved. Everyone is welcome, including men.

Thank you, Hometown News readers, for this encouragement—and for being part of a community that cares.

Collective Giving • Collective Caring • Collective Impact

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Volusa County Women Who Care (VCWWC) Members ONLY. As a VCWWC member, you have a special privilege: the chance to nominate charities. To do so, you need to have donated in the previous quarter and be present and prepared to present at the quarterly meeting if your charity is chosen. This ensures that our active members are involved in selecting and presenting charities, keeping our community engagement strong.

Nominating Member Information

Organization Being Nominated

Organization Address:

Organizational Information

Current Sources of Funding (check all that apply)
Upload Requirements Organization’s logo for recognition and promotional use (VCWWC website, social media, printed materials, quarterly meetings, and check presentations) Required documents to upload (PDF preferred):
  • IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) — Solicitation of Contributions registration/confirmation (current)
  • Sunbiz.org — Division of Corporations registration (current listing/annual report)
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 99 files.

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Nominations are currently closed. Members will be notified when nominations open for the 2nd quarter.

Nominations are now closed and will reopen Jan. 1, 2026.

VOLUSIA COUNTY WOMEN WHO CARE

NONPROFIT NOMINATION FORM

Volusa County Women Who Care (VCWWC) Members ONLY. As a VCWWC member, you have a special privilege: the chance to nominate charities. To do so, you need to have donated in the previous quarter and be present and prepared to present at the quarterly meeting if your charity is chosen. This ensures that our active members are involved in selecting and presenting charities, keeping our community engagement strong.

Nominating Member Information

Organization Being Nominated

Organization Address:

Organizational Information

Current Sources of Funding (check all that apply)
Upload Requirements Organization’s logo for recognition and promotional use (VCWWC website, social media, printed materials, quarterly meetings, and check presentations) Required documents to upload (PDF preferred):
  • IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) — Solicitation of Contributions registration/confirmation (current)
  • Sunbiz.org — Division of Corporations registration (current listing/annual report)
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 99 files.

Required Acknowledgments

Please check each box to confirm eligibility and understanding:
Clear Signature

Thank you for your nomination!
We appreciate your submission and your commitment to supporting our community.

Our team will review your nomination and follow up to confirm that it has been entered into the drawing for the upcoming quarterly meeting.
If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days, please call us at (386) 562-1334 or mail Nominatecharity@vcwwc.org