Nov. 13, 2025
COON VALLEY, Wis. — The Power of 100+ Driftless Region distributed a total of $12,800 to three area non-profits at their November event held in Coon Valley earlier this month. The Driftless Humane Society that serves hundreds of animals each year was awarded the Impact Award and received $10,800 that will go toward their Surgery Center Project that will provide a crucial boost for animal care in the area.
The Humane Society had recently remodeled a small area in May to provide spay and neuter surgeries, achieving a capacity of up to 20 surgeries daily. The $10,800 Impact Award was specifically designated for Phase 2 of the project, which involves purchasing additional surgical and recovery equipment. This donation was matched by an anonymous donor, resulting in over $20,000 contributed toward the organization’s overall $50,000 fundraising goal. Looking ahead to 2026, the organization hopes to use the space to expand services to include a free and reduced vaccine clinic for pets.
Runners-Up Receive Support
The two runner-up nominees were the Westby LIONS and the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua were each awarded $1,000.
The Westby LIONS are fundraising approximately $65,000 for an Accessible Bathroom Project at Syverson Park in Westby. The secured funds will be used for constructing the building, purchasing equipment and fixtures, and installing utilities. If funds remain, the LIONS hope to upgrade existing play structures and the park entrance.
The McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua received a donation to support the kickoff of its $200,000 campaign for a Community Center. This new center is a space reserved within Western Technical College and requires funds to finish the interior and furnish the meeting space, including bathrooms and a kitchen.
Power of 100+
The Power of 100+ Driftless Region is a volunteer-led financial giving circle established in 2016. The group’s mission is to amplify local charitable giving through collective impact.
Membership is open to anyone committed to contributing $100 per quarter. Since its founding, the organization has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to area nonprofits and families. Members come from various local communities, including Coon Valley, Viroqua, Westby, and Cashton. A key feature of the Power of 100+ model is that the donations are provided to the selected organization with no overhead or administrative fees deducted. The initial “100 Who Care” movement began in Jackson, Michigan, in 2006.
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