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November 24th, 2009

And our 100th Recipient Is???

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Kate Sanders of Livonia, Michigan…. (I can hear the “Price is Right” music in my head). All right, so Kate wasn’t on the Price is Right but she is Project 100’s 100th Recipient! Friday afternoon, the Project 100 team, Co-op Services Executive Team and WDIV Channel 4 Detroit all arrived at exactly at 2 p.m. to surprise Kate with a crisp new $100 dollar bill — and then the celebration began!

With a shocked look on her face as she answered the door to Jeremy, the entire Project 100 team, the Co-op Services Executive team and a news crew, (I’m reiterating to show you that we do like to do things big!) Kate was at a loss for words as Jeremy handed her $100 dollars. All she could keep saying was “Thank You”! Which is what we get all the time – we love to see people smile.  :) Along with her crisp $100 dollar bill, Co-op Services President/CEO Anthony Carnarvon also presented Kate with a $100 dollar gift card and a goody bag from the credit union!

Kate who had lost her job earlier in the year said, “This couldn’t have come at a better time.”

So what did she say she was going to do with the money? Host a holiday party, of course. But not just any party. We were surprised to find out that Kate already gives back in many ways and has instilled this type of thinking within her family. So much so, that her daughter had recently asked if she could host a holiday party, in which her guests would bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots or canned goods to donate to a local food bank in lieu of gifts. But because of their financial situation, Kate had told her she wasn’t sure she could have the party this year.

“I think I’m going to let my daughter have her party now,” Kate said.

It’s stories like these that make us so happy that our recipients are such givers, and to be a part of Project 100 where I get to meet so many of them! I have been so lucky to be a part of such a great team and to be able to witness exactly what $100 dollars can do for a community! To all of our recipients and to all who I have had the pleasure of meeting, I wish you nothing but the best and hope that you continue to spread the word about Project 100 and keep giving back to those that need it the most.

Project 100 may be done giving away $100 dollars but it’s just getting started… be sure to check back often to see just what myself, Jeremy, Stephanie and the rest of the team are up too… You never know what could be happening next!

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August 7th, 2009

Project 100 Reaches 49!

That’s right! Project 100 has reached its 49th recipient! That means $4,900 has gone out to residents in Southeastern Michigan. We’re almost halfway there!

Project 100’s success is all about you – and me – and all of us who live in this area. This is our town! What have you done to give back to your community today? Let us know!

Oh – and that 50th recipient??? I have a feeling that it will be a big milestone. Hmmm – what are you doing on Monday?

Have a great weekend! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook as we go out on the town (also, so you can stay updated, because I can’t blog on the road.) :) And be sure to sign up – because You Could Be Next!

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July 18th, 2009

Project 100 Meets Jessica!

Greetings to all who are reading our wonderful blog posts! We have met some amazing people so far. Some have cried with us because they just can’t believe we’re giving them $100 and some… well, they have been so shocked and excited that they don’t even know what to say or do — and that’s exactly how Jessica from Brighton was when we caught up with her.

When we meet people who are just ecstatic beyond belief, it makes our job of giving $100 away that much better — because believe me, it’s hard to give $100 away! (Some people are really skeptical!) We caught up with Jessica while she was on break from her job, a local restaurant in Walled Lake. When the Project 100 crew approached her and handed her over our $100 envelope, she immediately burst out with a loud shout of “NO WAY!”and jumped up and down with a huge smile on her face!

We’re so glad that we caught up with Jessica because it’s people like her that make our job so much fun. We love walking away feeling great, which we do all the time anyway — but when we see people who are just beyond excited, we’re left walking away with their enthusiasm and it’s something we’re always going to remember.

We have to give Jessica a big thanks as well, because she has informed us that she’s been passing out our business cards to everyone she knows and telling everyone her story! Way to go Jessica!

So this weekend make sure you sign up because you never know — You Could Be Next!!

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July 13th, 2009

Project 100 Leads Us to Renae!

Giving out money is one fabulous job, let me tell you. We are meeting so many great people and hearing so many incredible stories!

As with everything, there are still are challenges in giving out money. We had two separate people look at the money and say ‘No, thank you,’ and then shut the door. Another even said, “I’m fine. Give it to someone else who deserves it more…” (and then shut the door). And while that felt strange at first, it turned out to be a really positive move. Thank you to that woman, because she led us to Renae!

When we knocked on the door, Renae was in the shower. Her neighbors were very helpful in conveying the information that someone was there to see her (we didn’t tell them why, but we have been very fashionably decked out in our Project 100 t-shirts, so maybe they knew this was a good thing!). Her neighbors knocked on her door and called to her, and I quote, “There are some very happy people standing outside waiting for you. And one is holding a camera.” (I’m sure Renae was thinking that we were crazy… kind of glad that people are thinking this of me due to Project 100 :) rather than other reasons… but she ended up coming down to see us, wet hair and all!)

When we told Renae about what she was getting and about Project 100, she started crying and gave Jeremy a big hug while saying thank you. That made our entire day! Renae’s daughter is turning a year old and Renae is going to use the money for her only daughter’s first birthday party.

I will continue to blog about even more recipients as we continue down our journey. And while giving out the money is feeling wonderful, I wish we had more than 100 people to give money to. This is where you all come in. Project 100 is kicking off the giving movement, I know I am going to start doing my part, as will Jeremy, Adriane and all others associated with the Project 100 team and hopefully all of our recipients and their friends and family – and more so, hopefully YOU! All it takes is one act of kindness. What can you do to help out your community?

Thank you Project 100, for letting me be part of the act of giving.

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June 29th, 2009

Project 100 Creates a Believer

So the other day, I stop Steve in the park to hand him $100. (Which you can see on our “View” page – “Project 100 Visits Steve in the Park”) Luckily, I was able to catch him before he and his sons rode away on their bikes (I would’ve looked pretty silly chasing them down the street waving a $100 bill)!

The next morning, I received an e-mail from Steve and a link to his blog at metrosaves.com, where he had written about his Project 100 experience (you can view it at http://blog.metrosaves.com). He described being initially skeptical and how he only stopped because his son was complaining about his helmet. Funny how life can put us in the right place at the right time…!!!

Steve also mentioned that he was going to use the money to paint his boys’ bedrooms, which only seems appropriate since they were sort of responsible for the encounter…

I understand that Steve was a little concerned about his appearance in the video. No worries though, Steve. Stephanie has assured me that you looked like 100 bucks! (Check out the View page and see for yourself)!

Thanks again for sharing your experience Steve, and for being a part of Project 100. Hope the boys enjoy their new ‘separate’ bedrooms (and that you enjoy painting them) :)

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