About Us

Photos by: Sander Photography, Ray & Theresa Sander 410-548-3094

A brief history:

Women Supporting Women is a community served, community supported agency that serves the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our mission is to provide awareness, friendship, and support for breast cancer survivors and their family. The first meeting of Women Supporting Women was on July 1993 with 19 women attending. The youngest is 28 and the oldest is 73 years old. In 2006 we provided simple, but private & personalized services by distributing 250 educational tote bags; fitted 80 women with their temporary wigs; gave out 25 mastectomy bras; and met with 350 individuals and family members in personal sessions to provide a source of further information as they traveled through the different stages of their difficult journey. We are proud to say that we also attended 10 health fairs, and spoke at 18 civic and business organizations; including our annual Hope's on the Horizon dinner/conference providing an educational opportunity for all in a casual atmosphere. Our monthly regional newsletter is distributed to over 1,100 survivors and friends. All of our services are FREE Our success and services is now reaching out to survivors in the mid-shore areas with the May opening of a Women Supporting Women chapter in Easton. This chapter will service survivors in Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline counties. The mid-shore held its first event on April 28, the Oxford 10k Run/ 5k Walk & Dog Walk. We continue our services on the Peninsula and are supported by local businesses, community organizations and individual donations, as well as grants from the Community Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Women Supporting Women Regional Chapter offices locations:

Salisbury Chapter, 106 W. Circle Ave. Suite 101 in Salisbury, (410) 548-7880
Berlin Chapter, Atlantic Business Center Suite 107, Berlin (410) 641-2849
Crisfield Chapter, 609 W. Main Street Unit 105, Crisfield (410) 968-9131
Easton Chapter, 21 N. Hanson Street Suite 112, Easton (410) 410-822-9420

Our organization is non-affilliated, all of our funding remains here on the shore
We serve people of ALL ages, races, religions, incomes and backgrounds
WSW invites survivors in all stages and with all treatment options
We accept referrals from physicians, family, friends, and survivors themselves
Our organization is comprised of an Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Consultants

What we provide:

A safe, supportive environment, open to all women
and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

Information packets for:
- newly diagnosed (includes significant other)
- chemotherapy treatment
- radiation therapy
- recurrence
- lymphedema
- children
Monthly meetings led by a licensed facilitator to share experiences, information, feelings, and understanding
Friendship, caring, support, understanding and encouragement, with no formal membership dues or fees
Education and awareness through guest speakers, materials, lending library, newsletter, internet, and public events

Mentors and phone support
Lending library
Community outreach:
- Educational materials
- Guest speakers
- Exhibits at health fairs
- Physician's offices
- Collaboration with other organizations (local and national)
Funding:
- Non-profit with 501(c) 3 status
- Accept donations from individuals, businesses, and community organizations
- Grants and fund-raisers