100+ Women Who Care Choose Steps to Recovery 

Sedona, AZ — On Monday, November 4 the the fall Giving Circle of 100 + Women Who Care Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter met at the Sedona Elks Club. Members voted the nonprofit Steps to Recovery as their Chosen Recipient.  Executive Director, Damien Browning, accepted the honor on behalf of the organization.

The mission of Steps to Recovery, located in Cottonwood, is to assist those struggling with addiction. They offer  safe, structured environments for men and women, quality treatment programs, and life and work skills needed for mental, physical, and spiritual healing to overcome addiction. 

Snouts of Sedona and Toys for Tots were also finalists. Each nonprofit presented its mission and reasons they should be the Chosen Recipient.  After members voted for the nonprofit of their choice, they wrote a $100 check directly to the Chosen Recipient. When all checks are collected, Steps to Recovery will receive over $14,000. 

This was the 13th Giving Circle since 100+ WWC began in October of 2020  at the start of Covid. They are celebrating four years old. Members give $300 yearly and  have collectively donated $175,000 to nonprofits throughout the Verde Valley!  Some nonprofits such as Verde Valley Caregivers, Law Enforcement Heroes, and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Support Council , Manzanita Outreach, Verde Valley Sanctuary, and Law Enforcement Heroes are among the13 Chosen Recipients.

There are over 140 members of 100+ Women Who Care members throughout the Sedona-Verde Valley area.  Sallyann Navarro, Barbara Quayle, Judy Reichert and Carol Wallen began100+ Women Who Care Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter in 2020.  All Verde Valley women are welcome to become a member of this important organization and make an impact in the community.  Please email Carol Wallen at roycar80@gmail.com to receive an Individual Commitment Form to join.