WISH - Women Inspiring Supporting & Helping

💗 A big W.I.S.H. shoutout to Karen Justice!

Thank you, Karen, for capturing the heart of W.I.S.H. so beautifully in our latest blog and reminding us what it means to inspire, support, and help others.

And on 9/25, we can’t help but say… What would Dolly do? 💕✨

Read Karen’s beautiful reflection and come be part of W.I.S.H. — a community of women lifting up women.

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September at WISH was a good one! 💗

We were inspired by Tawanda Bailey, a true powerhouse who has dedicated decades to serving, leading, mentoring, and advocating for women and girls in our community.

Our Spotlight also shined on LaTisha Boyd Potts aka “The Group Lady” who is always empowering people and bringing women together. 💕

Two powerhouse women doing BIG things — and a perfect reminder of what WISH is all about: Women Inspiring, Supporting & Helping.

We’re not just talking about it…we’re living it! ✨

What a wonderful morning! 💙 A huge thank you to WLR for hosting WISH today. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, meaningful connections, a behind-the-scenes tour, and even a complimentary car wash for everyone! 🚗

We truly appreciate all you do for our community and are so thankful for your warm hospitality. Thank you for welcoming us well!

A Happy Summer night! ☀️🌊

Great conversations, connection, and lots of laughter at our WISH Sip & Dip Pool Party. Thank you Christi for being the hostess with the mostess. 🫶🏼

What a fun pop-up WISH event at the Spinsters film screening at the Weinberg! 🎬

While the story isn’t about Frederick, it was such a treat to see our beautiful city woven throughout the film. Written by local filmmaker Sasha Carrera, Spinsters has earned multiple awards, including the Audience Choice Award—a well-deserved recognition for a truly engaging film.

We’re always grateful for opportunities to support local talent and celebrate the vibrant arts in our community.

REMINDER: No JULY meeting!
Hope to see you at the pool party or August meeting at The Auto Spa!

Mark your calendar. We have some wonderful events and meetings coming up, and we’d love to see you there! ✨

It was a beautiful morning with WISH! 🌟

We enjoyed hearing from Donna Batcheller Paulman during our Member Spotlight, where she shared valuable insights on health and wellness.
Our featured presenter, Leslie Schultz from SOAR, highlighted the incredible work being done to connect qualifying seniors with financial resources and services that help them live healthier, safer, and more comfortable lives.

One thing that always stands out about this group is the genuine spirit of support and service. Being surrounded by people who are committed to helping others makes every gathering meaningful—and that feels really good.✨

What a meaningful evening at WISH this month. 💜

A special thank you to Christi Roberts and Karen Wolcott for sharing about Relay For Life and providing valuable resources and support for those facing cancer or loving someone who is. For trusted information, support, and resources, visit Cancer.org or call their hotline at 1-800-227-2345.

We also recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, took time to celebrate moms, and most importantly celebrated one another and the strength of community.

If you are interested in being a part of WISH, message us. You are welcome here. 💕

After 13 incredible and fulfilling years, I am stepping down as President of WISH Women Inspiring Supporting & Helping 🩷

What a journey this has been. From the very beginning to growing into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WISH has been built on the love, dedication, and support of so many amazing women and friends. You have touched my heart and soul in ways I will carry with me forever. Through life’s ups and downs, this community has been a source of strength, inspiration, and purpose.

WISH has never just been an organization—it’s been family. A place where we lift each other up, lead with acceptance, and come together to support nonprofits and organizations in our community through our time, energy, and resources. I am beyond grateful to each and every one of you for being part of this mission.

I’m so excited to share that WISH is in wonderful hands with our new Board:
✨ Kim Holloway ~ President
✨ Stacy Allgood Smith Stacy Staple ~ Vice President
✨ Robyn C**n Wheat ~ Secretary
✨ Jasmine N. Sneed ~ Community Outreach & Engagement
Please continue to support them and this beautiful mission however you can—I know WISH will continue to grow and thrive!

As for me, I’ll be moving full-time to the Eastern Shore 🌊 After much reflection, I see a great need for a WISH chapter there, and I’m excited about the possibility of launching one in the future. Stay tuned 🫶

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for the love, the memories, and the impact we’ve made together.
Together, we inspire. Together, we support. Together, we help.
With so much gratitude🩷 ~ Melissa Lentz