This organization has been influential in my personal and professional growth. Not only is the networking unmatched, the programming is intentional. The organization is a model that can be implemented not only in other cities in Ohio, but all over the world.
Women of Toledo is an empowering space that helps women grow as individuals as well as on a macro level in the community. Women of Toledo has offered me opportunities to create connections, explore leadership and growth, and give back to my city. Toledo is filled with so many bright leaders and resources, and spaces like Women of Toledo help create the necessary connections and exposure to ensure people are able to take full advantage of what’s out there in our community.
I love WOT! It’s just amazing how much they do for the Toledo community. WOT is arguably one of the most significant organizations in the Toledo area due to the contributions the team make to the culture and wellbeing of our Toledo community. Because of how important WOT is, I believe it is definitely one of the top organizations in 2023!
Women of Toledo is an incredible organization that truly is making an impact in our community. From advocacy, education, economic development, community engagement, and youth programs this organization is truly helping to pull the best of the best together to change our city. Grateful to have volunteered for them and cannot wait to do it again.
This organization is great for supporting women and young women in the community. They have so many programs. Mentorship, economic development advocacy.
I have been involved with boards for the last 20 years, but never have I been involved in a more diverse group of amazing women from different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, ages and where they are in their life all who have a common mission- building and supporting other women! It’s INCREDIBLE!
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I have been involved in nonprofit organizations, womens groups & mentoring programs for over 20years, but THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT!!! It’s hyper focused mission to Educate, Empower & Mentor women, young women & girls is beyond impressive. They don’t just host events and post about it, they are DOING THE WORK! Real impactful work. The diversity is what I am most proud! Members come from different race, cultures, age, education, preferences! We all learn from each other! I could write a book about where they have been & certainly where they are going, but I encourage you instead to learn for yourself!
Women of Toledo provides many amazing opportunities and programs. The level of support and diligence is unmatched in the area. The organization truly cares and holds a compassion to serve the youth, underrepresented as well as those who are simply looking for an outlet of like minded women. The organization has allowed me to serve and be connected with amazing people. WOT holds to their core values and continues making significant impact in the city of Toledo.
This non profit organization is best in class. I’ve served on a number of boards and this one has truly been life changing. Not only does Women of Toledo help women and young girls become all they’ve ever dreamed of, the director is connected to women’s rights globally. We had two United Nations representatives attend some events and spread a wealth of knowledge and empowerment. In addition, their Young Women of Toledo and Girls HUB program is PHENOMENAL. My daughter, who is very critical of everything, said that she loves this program. When I asked why, she stated that she feels safe to be who she is and that is empowering. She attended the STEM camp and literally created and built her seat at the table. I love this organization and it is best in the nation and best in the world.
Women of Toledo works with such genuine and unconditional passion to better the local Toledo community. Women of all ages are benefited by the work they do. In addition to this, allies are also impacted as seen through attendance of events such as HeForShe. Women of Toledo is on the ground working actively to MAKE the changes so many people talk about!
I went to the GirlsHub graduation last year and was inspired by the work done by the girls and staff to start the program. Love the impact Women of Toledo has on the community
As a Women of Toledo fellow this summer, I really enjoyed my experience. I was included in several of their initiatives including HeforShe, a United Nations program that brings men in as allies to women in their community. I found it valuable to see men that recognize their privileges in their professional spaces and opening the door for women to be included as well. My time at Women of Toledo has provided me space to grow and learn while networking while gaining more professional experience.
I am heard, seen, valued, and empowered. When you are empowered, you also discover a passion and purpose within yourself. I believe ‘passion is for you’ and ‘purpose is for others’. Without a doubt, Women of Toledo allows me to serve others, be something bigger than myself, and challenge the status quo – that we all should be, heard,.
Women of Toledo provides important services for our community as a whole, and for women and girls of all ages. Women of Toledo provides a wealth of opportunities to learn from one another by sharing resources, lessons learned, and stories of inspiration. One of the ways they achieve this is by providing the platform to elevate the voices of those that do not often get heard. Women of Toledo's impactful work in the community is essential and I am grateful for the privilege of being a part of their efforts.
In the words of Shirley Chisholm, if they don't give you a seat at the table - bring a folding chair. Not only has Women of Toledo (WOT) given me my seat at the table as one of their board members at large but they've given me the opportunity to help others create that opportunity for themselves.
Through my service on the board, I've been fortunate to be in the presence of strong women who've mentored and empowered me professionally as well as personally. I have learned to open my eyes, value my worth, and truly see that I am strong enough to embrace my future without hesitation. I've always been the one to encourage and cheer on my colleagues, however I struggled when it came to seeing my own value and self-worth. I now walk confidently with the knowledge that my hard work, compassion, and creativity shows up in everything that I do.
I'm grateful for Women of Toledo, and proud to say that they are the most active women's group in our community. They share vital and easily accessible resources as well as focus on providing inclusive programming, impactful advocacy, and enriching outreach events.
Women of Toledo (WOT) is an amazing resource in Toledo for all women. Inclusive by design, (WOT) offers amazing programs and events celebrating cultures, networking for women business owners, mentors for women of all ages, inspiring programming for girls, and fostering support of men for women.
I spent my entire summer at Women of Toledo as an intern and I can confidently state that the women behind the non-profit have the most powerful yet genuine drive to connect Toledo through women empowerment. Through on site work, canvassing, hosting mentor groups for women of all ages, and so many other initiatives, Women of Toledo has continued to push Toledoans to grow in a plethora of ways. I am continuing to get involved with Women of Toledo, even as a busy college student, as I have personally seen and felt the flourishing growth that follows the non-profit.
I am very proud to serve on the board of Women of Toledo. It is an amazing, diverse, inclusive group that truly assists women to be treated fairly, maximize their skills as community leaders and business women and be aware of all the support programs available to them. The organization is a model of how to work cooperatively with other nonprofits and government agencies. Women of Toledo has helped me personally by making me more aware of the needs of women and girls in Toledo and how I can best use my talents to contribute.
Women of Toledo has provided such a wonderful way to connect on a meaningful level with other women-owned businesses. I especially love the local directory of women-owned businesses.
It’s all about women supporting other women.
Women of Toledo has created a great impact in my life. When I was a new resident to the Toledo area it took me years until I could find people that I could relate to. The day that I stumbled upon Women of Toledo is the day that really turned my life around in so many ways. I found incredible, diverse connections and as a Filipina meeting other people in the Asian community made me feel like that I found my home in Toledo. I kept continuing my journey with Women of Toledo and found so many development opportunities and resources beyond my imagination. It’s truly wonderful to see WOT continue to grow and I’m grateful that they exist in this community.
I have been involved with Women of Toledo as a board member for the last two years. While I have spent years building affinity groups to help women rise in large corporations, Women of Toledo takes that work many steps further helpI got underserved women reach their potential via economic empowerment. It is quite amazing work to be a part of. From helping a newly divorced woman who has never worked navigate her way to financial stability to creating safe spaces for women to unpack key biases to move towards racial equality, WOT is doing amazing things for the Toledo area.
Being fairly new to the area, when I heard WOT was hosting an event near me I signed up. I’m glad I did. I was able to meet some great women who encouraged me to continue moving forward in my endeavors. Nice to have that support when I’m a new state and starting fresh.
I tell EVERYONE about Women of Toledo. As part of their task team, I have personally seen great transformations happen before my eyes. Before I knew Women of Toledo, I had no idea the resources that could be available in our community. Once I was introduced and met the board and directors, I could just feel the passion come through. Not only have I enjoyed seeing women find themselves, find financial freedom, find their own empowerment and all around help and resources in life, I personally have felt a major shift in my life. The mentorship and resources surrounding this organization are unparalleled and they work tirelessly until they've helped anyone who needs it.
I have had the pleasure of serving as an Advisory Board Member with Women of Toledo. WOT is an organization that is dedicated to empower, engage and educate women in Toledo. I have faced bias and inequality and the support that WOT offers is uplifting and eyeopening professionally and personally. Helping others has always been a priority with me and that is what WOT is all about. Together, time, ideas and energy are shared. Thank you WOT for your encouragement and community involvement.
Hyfah Hilou
Director of Development
Financial Design Group
I have had the pleasure of working with Women of Toledo since 2018 as Secretary on the Board of Directors. In this timeframe I have not only been able to work with phenomenal women in our community, but meet them as well. The programming WOT provides is positive and beneficial to women from all backgrounds. I also feel that men have recognized how crucial this organization is and there are amazing allies. Mentorship is key in WOT as well as providing a safe space to participate in various events to learn and grow. WOT is a beacon of inspiration to all in our city and beyond!
Women of Toledo is such a unique organization. I had the privilege of getting connected with WOT through networking. I volunteered to help with a speed mentoring event. It was so incredible to see so many women show up and support eachother personally and professionally. WOT is a place where everyone can feel like they belong.
It truly takes a village and this is what Women of Toledo is. They have incredible opportunities for networking, professional growth and even personal growth. My favorite moment with Women of Toledo was during their vision board workshop and listening to the speakers encourage and lift the spirits up of those that attended the session. It was a great way to kick off the year and to be inspired.
The opportunities Women of Toledo provides to the community is a necessity. Their programming is free or at an affordable price, you’re surrounded by women that will only lift you up and many learning opportunities.
I saw my own struggle in my daughter’s eyes. We both struggled to find our sense of belonging, overcoming bias, and barriers of inequality in our community, marketplace, and workplace- as intersectional, women of color. As much as I believe the organization is helping and serving women in our community, I needed it for myself and my daughter. I’ve been in Toledo 22 years, but it took me 10-15 years to finally call this city home, and that’s why I started Women of Toledo. I didn’t have family here and it was very difficult because I didn’t have that support system. I knew that I needed strong women around me, so I created my own community. Thank you, Women, of Toledo,
I believe in the vision that Women of Toledo is all about. I am concern with the interests that help other women, and interested in supporting & serving.
My contribution to serve is giving my time and talents, treasure and enjoy sharing any knowledge that may be helpful.
I enjoy volunteering and engaging at the many events, such as Mentor for our Speed Mentoring program, Multicultural Gala, Women Empowering Summit, Women Economic Empowerment Power lunch and so much more.
I have met several other ‘SUPERWOMEN’ in the community. Hence, the organization has helped me to expand my personal network.
I commend, “Women of Toledo”, they are most proactive, educating, engaging, empowering group of women that I have ever encountered, I feel very grateful, and do believe that other women will benefit too.
Women of Toledo is intentional in diversity inclusive of women. that is living and giving their Motto: to “Educate, Engage, and Empower”!
The Leadership is Nina Corder, and a phenomenal Team!
Dr. Brenda Kynard-Holsey, CNHP
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LCHTC Prevention Education Human Trafficking Coalition
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