Over 100 guests attended the event to learn about area opportunities for philanthropy, through each of the eight organizations presentations and display booths. Those represented included A Call To Serve (ACTS) Ministries, Christian Opportunity Center (COC), Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Main Street Ministries, Many Hands for Haiti, Safe Water International Ministries (SWIM), The Sanctuary, and The Well Resource Center.

SWIM's Vice President Earl Ratcliff stated, "The 100 4 100 event was a great venue to meet some of the wonderful people in various ministries within our community.  Learning the services that each ministry offers increases my ability to serve just by knowing what is available and who has resources to reach a specific need."

Jacob Dreyer of COC also said, "COC is honored to partner with other nonprofit organizations for 2Gather's 100 4 100 event. It's a great opportunity to learn more about all of the things being done in the Pella community and beyond. This year's event was successful because of generous supporters of all area nonprofits."

This year's event featured a performance by the Central College Flying Pans Steel Band, an ensemble directed by Stan Dahl. Guests also enjoyed delicious appetizers and hors d'oeuvres catered by Central College's catering service.  

2Gather plans to hold a similar event again next year in the spring of 2016, with hopes of yet again growing in support from members in the local community and expanding in partnership with other non-profit organizations in the area. In the meantime, 2Gather meets monthly to share best practices amongst the member organizations.

As stated earlier, 2Gather is an alliance of local faith-based non-profits working to encourage community philanthropy in the region and support each other through sharing knowledge and best practices. For more information about attending a future event or inquiring about joining the group as an organization, please contact Breanne Patel at bpatel@actsofiowa.org.