WISH - Women Inspiring Supporting & Helping

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

We were honored to welcome our guest speaker, Elena Griffis, at our April WISH meeting. 🤍🦋

A longtime Labor & Delivery RN and now Perinatal Loss Coordinator, Elena founded The Sophia Ann Charity to support families navigating infant loss. Her organization provides vital resources and therapy support, with a heart to expand care within our community.

It was a truly meaningful and impactful conversation. We’re so thankful for everyone who joined us.

WISH meets the first Thursday of each month at Canapés—you are always welcome here.
Next month, we look forward to hearing from Karen Wolcott and the American Cancer Society on Thursday, May 7th.✨

What a beautiful and inspiring morning we shared at our March 5th WISH - Women Inspiring Supporting & Helping meeting! 💐

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speaker, Sheila K. Rohe of Bloom Aesthetics & Wellness, for pouring so much knowledge, passion, and care into her presentation. Your dedication to helping women feel confident, informed, and empowered in their health and wellness truly resonated with everyone in the room.

We were especially grateful to hear from the amazing women who shared their personal testimonials—your stories added such depth and authenticity, and reminded us all of the power of supporting one another on our journeys. 💕

It was also wonderful to welcome so many new faces! There is something so special about gathering together in a space filled with encouragement, positivity, and genuine connection. This is what WISH is all about.

Sheila’s holistic, patient-centered approach—rooted in over 30 years of healthcare experience—beautifully reflects her mission to enhance natural beauty while prioritizing education, safety, and individualized care. From advanced aesthetic treatments to wellness services, her work truly supports women in looking and feeling their very best.

If you’d like to learn more or connect with Sheila, be sure to follow Bloom Aesthetics & Wellness on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so meaningful. We can’t wait to see you at our next WISH gathering! ✨