Celebrating 35 Years of Service to Women & Girls in Washington County

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Past Projects

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

The Commission for Women, in partnership with the Western Maryland Consortium, Brooke's House, Middletown Valley Bank, and the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, hosted financial literacy classes for women in residential recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

Four-Step Program For Change

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

The Commission for Women, in partnership with the Western Maryland Consortium, Brooke's House and Life Coach Barbara Martin (Women In Transition), hosted goal setting classes for women in residential recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

Supporting Adolescent Mental Health

Financial Literacy for Women in Recovery from Substance Abuse & Addiction

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

In Fall 2021, the Commission for Women partnered with Girls Inc. of Washington County to lead interactive activities for 4th and 5th grade girls. Session topics included goal setting, mindfulness and self care, and building self esteem.

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission for Women partnered with local financial planners and entrepreneurs to promote women's financial literacy.

Impact of COVID-19 on Maryland Women

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

Impact of COVID-19 on Maryland Women

The Maryland Commission for Women launched a statewide survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on women in Maryland. Our Commission shared the survey with women throughout the county. Click here to read the full report.

Advocating for Women's Empowerment

Promoting Women's Financial Literacy

Impact of COVID-19 on Maryland Women

The Commission for Women has hosted the Women's Empowerment Expo in partnership with the Washington County Free Library, Hagerstown Community College, women-owned small businesses, and women leaders in the community.

Celebrating Women in Washington County

Equipping Women in Recovery from Addiction

Celebrating Women in Washington County

The Commission for Women developed Woman to Watch, an award to celebrate women making great strides in the local community in areas that impact women and young girls. Learn more about past award recipients.

Building a Community of Women

Equipping Women in Recovery from Addiction

Celebrating Women in Washington County

For almost a decade, we hosted Circle of Sisters, an event to honor exemplary women in Washington County. The event included an academic scholarship for outstanding high school seniors. Learn more about past events.

Equipping Women in Recovery from Addiction

Equipping Women in Recovery from Addiction

Supporting Motherhood for Incarcerated Women

The Commission for Women partnered with the W House, a residential and outpatient recovery center in Hagerstown, to host career development and professional etiquette classes for women in recovery from addiction.

Supporting Motherhood for Incarcerated Women

Supporting Motherhood for Incarcerated Women

Supporting Motherhood for Incarcerated Women

The Commission developed "The Storybook Project" in partnership with a local jail to support motherhood during incarceration. Commissioners recorded young incarcerated women reading storybooks, then shared the books and recordings with their children.

Commemorating Trailblazing Women

Supporting Motherhood for Incarcerated Women

Commemorating Trailblazing Women

In 2005, the Commission for Women published "Working Women: First in Their Field in Washington County," a compilation of stories from women in Washington County who were first in their fields. The book is available at Washington County Free Library, Hagerstown Community College, and the Washington County Historical Society.

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4th Annual Circle of Sisters Event (2013)

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