🤝 Support Groups — Building Strength Through Connection
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
A community of women who use wheelchairs or mobility aids, focused on sisterhood, self-care, and strength.
- Topics: independence, body image, relationships, professional growth
- Meets: Monthly via Zoom and quarterly in person, and
- Led by: Members of the National Coalition of 100 Women on Wheels (100WOW)
2️⃣ Caregivers Connection
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
A nurturing space for family members, spouses, and professional caregivers to find encouragement, share resources, and celebrate the caregiving journey.
- Topics: burnout prevention, emotional balance, support resources
- Meets: Bi-monthly virtual sessions, and
- Partners with: The Caregivers Award Program
3️⃣ Youth on Purpose
1️⃣ Women on Wheels Circle
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
A mentoring-based peer group under the Let’s Make a Deal Youth Mentoring Program, bringing together young people with and without disabilities to learn life skills, entrepreneurship, and leadership through purpose-driven community service.
- Topics: goal setting, teamwork, financial literacy, volunteerism
- Meets: Weekly in Waldorf, MD, and
- Opportunities: Volunteer hours, business mentoring, and youth ambassador training
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
A compassionate support group for survivors of abuse, neglect, and trauma—especially within the disability community.
- Focus: emotional healing, faith, and resilience
- Led by: Peer mentors and licensed facilitators, and
- Confidential participation required
5️⃣ Global Voices — Network
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
5️⃣ Global Voices — Network
A virtual international community connecting individuals with disabilities from the U.S. to Kenya and beyond.
- Topics: cultural exchange, accessibility in developing regions, global advocacy
- Language support: English & Swahili translation available, and
- Meets: Monthly via Teams
🧡 Join a Support Group
4️⃣ Rebuilding After Trauma
5️⃣ Global Voices — Network
Getting started is simple:
- Complete the online Support Group Interest Form.
- Choose one or more groups that align with your journey, and
- Receive confirmation with meeting times and facilitator contact info.
Email: admin@sjwilkesfoundation.org
Phone: (240) 889-8889
Location: In-person and virtual options available.
I don’t dwell on what’s beyond my reach. I roll toward what’s within my power — and that’s where my purpose lives.
SJ Wilkes