100 Women Who Give a Hoot CHD
2026 Charity Award Winners

 Q2 Giving Event: May 19, 2026  @ Chapel Hill Country Club

Charity Winner... Durham Crisis Response Center

Durham Crisis Response Center provides free and confidential support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, and human trafficking through compassionate, trauma-informed services. Through emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and support groups, the organization helps individuals and families find safety, healing, and hope during times of crisis.

Thank You to our Runners-Up Charities also walked away with some funding:

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation believes that every child deserves the best possible education and that excellent teachers ignite learning. Through teacher grants, professional development support, classroom innovation funding, and recognition of teaching excellence, they help create strong, equitable public schools where both students and educators can thrive. 

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Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, rescues farm animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment, providing lifelong care and a safe, compassionate home for more than 100 animals. Located on a 45-acre sanctuary in Pittsboro, the refuge offers peace, protection, and high-quality care while promoting kindness and awareness for farm animals.

 Q1: February 3rd @ Hope Valley Country Club, Durham

Charity Winner... Club Nova

Club Nova is an intentional community that provides opportunities for individuals living with serious mental illness to lead meaningful lives of their choice in the community. Members and staff work together as colleagues to directly address the risks of serious mental illness and improve the health, education, housing, economic stability, and quality of life of each member. They plan to use Hoot's collective funding to strengthen their emergency response (equipment, supplies, and a generator) to ensure safety and wellbeing of our members. 

Thank You to our Runners-Up Charities also walked away with some funding:

Note in the Pocket, a Triangle-wide nonprofit that specializes in providing quality clothing, meeting this urgent need so children can fully participate in everyday life and learning.

Second Bloom of Chatham, who provide comprehensive response and support services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and operate a thrift shop in Pittsboro to support survivors.