Woman to Woman Mentoring provides women with guidance, support, and community connections through mentoring relationships. They are a 501c3 non-profit created by a group of community leaders to serve the women of Frederick County.
Creating Woman to Woman Mentoring
In 2004, the Frederick County Commission for Women (FCCFW) conducted a Needs Assessment Survey that examined the key needs and priorities of women in Frederick County. The study consisted of eight focus groups and a written questionnaire distributed randomly throughout the county. Virtually all of the focus group sessions raised the topic of “mentoring” as an unmet need for women in the county. From that conversation, a few women sat around a kitchen table and built this amazing place for women to be heard, take action, move forward, and grow (and what’s even better is some of them are still involved with the organization today!) In 2007, they partnered with Frederick Community College to expand their programs and in 2015 became their own 501c3. They’ve adapted and changed many times over the years to meet the needs of women in the community and plan to do so to ensure all women can thrive in Frederick.
For over 10 years, Woman to Woman mentees have used the power of mentorship to succeed in transition; start, restart, and complete school; explore, start, grow, and advance in their careers; and to build connections. More than 400 women have worked with Woman to Woman Mentoring to gain new skills and perspectives, move to the next level, and build their futures!
Woman to Woman Mentoring Programs
Woman to Woman Mentoring strives on the concept that: We are a strong and supportive community of connectors, collaborators, supporters, guiders, uniters, and bridge-builders. We care. We listen. We love. We believe in acceptance and understanding. We are real. We are confidence builders. We are learners. We love the diversity of our community and celebrate both our uniqueness and our differences. We strive to achieve equity, inclusion, and belonging and to use our platform to amplify the voices of others, affirm their value, and spotlight their strengths. We strive to help ALL women thrive.
Programs offered through Woman to Woman Mentoring include CORE Mentoring, which assists women who desire personal and professional guidance. Women in STEM, which connects STEM women students with STEM women professionals as mentors and role models. And Mentoring Circles, which are short-term, group-based workshops specifically geared towards women who want to explore “what’s next”!
How to support Woman to Woman Mentoring
Serve as a mentor – Women who have life experiences to share, are great listeners, have caring hearts, and are interested in having a major impact in the community make great mentors! By becoming a volunteer mentor, you will work one-on-one with a mentee to provide support and guidance as she develops and works toward her education, career, and/or life goals. Find more information on the mentor application here.
Support our mission – Invest and become part of the mentoring movement by donating to Woman to Woman Mentoring. We actively work with individuals, corporations, and local funders to continue to expand our services as our community grows. Find out more information on donating here.
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Do you want to make connections? Do you want to take action, move forward, and grow? Are you looking for a mentor? Become a Woman to Woman Mentoring Mentee – where you’ll receive one-on-one mentoring, group workshops, networking, and skill development opportunities to help you identify and make progress toward your education, career, or life goals.
This free program is designed for women in their twenties and early thirties who live, work, or go to school in Frederick County. Find out more information here.
Information provided by Ashley Waters, Executive Director – Woman to Woman Mentoring
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