Blog & News

10 Years of Being an Independent & Empowering NonProfit!

This year marks a huge milestone for Woman to Woman Mentoring— Our impact started long before our 10-year mark, but in 2015 we officially became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit! To celebrate this monumental moment, we threw ourselves a birthday party at our beautiful new home on the Mount St. Mary’s Frederick Campus. It was a joyful event filled with laughter, memories, and the amazing people who have made our work possible. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us, believed in us, and celebrated with us! 

As we reflect on what this organization has become, we also want to share a bit more about who we are, how far we’ve come over the past 10+ years, and how we continue to make a lasting impact in our community. 

How It All Started 

You may have heard this before, but our story began with a needs assessment in 2004 conducted by the Frederick County Commission for Women. The findings were clear: women in our community were seeking mentorship and guidance in their lives. That powerful insight brought together a group of incredible women who were determined to make a difference. 

From that shared vision, Woman to Woman Mentoring was born—and we’ve been growing ever since. We started our first CORE Mentoring Program Cohort in 2009 with a one-on-one mentoring structure that guided 10 mentees through the program.  

What We Do Today 

Fast forward to today – Our mission has deepened and our programs have expanded. We now serve adult women at every stage of life through our three high-quality mentoring programs: 

  • CORE Mentoring Program – Supporting women through key life transitions. 
  • Women in STEM Mentoring Program – Empowering women students and young professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. 
  • Mentoring Circles – Creating supportive group mentoring environments for personal and professional growth. 

Over the past decade, these programs have touched the lives of hundreds of women, helping them build confidence, gain clarity, and create meaningful connections. Our programs have evolved but our core values and mission have stayed the same and we couldn’t continue our great work without the support of people who see the importance of providing mentoring to women in Frederick! 

We’re Not the Only Ones Turning 10! 

To keep things fun, we thought we’d share a few other things celebrating their 10th birthday in 2025—just like us! 

  • Apple Watch – Launched in 2015, this wearable tech became a game-changer for health and connectivity. 
  • “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – It hit the top of the charts and had everyone dancing. 
  • The movie Inside Out – Pixar brought our emotions to life in a truly unforgettable way. 
  • Hamilton’s Broadway debut – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary musical changed theater forever. 

It’s been a transformative decade plus for us and the world—and we look forward to growing and evolving over the next 10 years! 

Thank you for being part of our journey. Whether you’re a mentor, mentee, supporter, or friend, we’re so glad you’re here. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more connected community—woman to woman. 

Here’s to the next chapter!

Looking to keep the support going? Check out our 10 for 10 Summer Campaign and Help Fuel Her Future. With your help we can continue to provide these phenomenal services to every woman in Frederick at no cost to them. Fuel Her Future – Join our 10 for 10 Campaign! 

Photo’s by: Qionna Irby Photography

 

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Praesent diam massa, interdum quis ex id.