100 Women Strong will hold its 12th Annual Leaders of Distinction Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, and tickets are available now.

100 Women Strong co-chair Lynn Christiano tells us the group started in 1998 with a goal of raising $100 each from 100 women to create a $10,000 fund to provide aid to women in need. It provides one-time financial assistance for an amount up to $500 for everything from auto repairs to dental care to rent payments.

Christiano says the idea took off right away and stayed strong.

“ We have helped hundreds of women with tens of thousands of dollars in assistance,” Christiano said.

Christiano says the Leaders of Distinction Luncheon will honor women who have made a difference in Berrien County. The Leader of Distinction this year is Elizabeth “Liz” Garey, who h

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