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The Evolution of our Clutch the Future Fundraising Event

Clutch the Future Purse Auction has been a staple event for Woman to Woman Mentoring for 15 years! As we prepare for our signature fundraising event on March 8th (International Women’s Day!), let’s look back at how this event started and how it has evolved over the years! 

W2WM has been hosting Clutch the Future since the early 2010s!  The event started as a joint fundraiser for Frederick Community College scholarship funds, and raising awareness about what was then called the W2WM Program, a small program housed in the Office of Adult Services at FCC.  

Since then, as W2WM’s services have grown and expanded, so has the event! W2WM became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2015 and now offers a variety of mentoring services for women 18+!  Clutch grew and expanded as well, and one thing that evolved over the years is the location. Clutch the Future was initially hosted in the Cougar Grille at FCC.  Then it was held in the FCC gym.  The event outgrew both locations and since then we’ve held it at Hood College in the lovely Coblentz Hall, plus a few virtual Clutch the Future events!   

Another way the event has evolved is in the guest bidding experience. At the start, like most events, the bids were done on paper. You wrote your name and bid down and would need to run back to your favorite purse to check if you were outbid and update your amount. Now we are digital! What began as a Covid pivot in 2020 has become a popular feature, with guests viewing and bidding on purses from their phones!  Don’t worry! You still get to see the purses in person but our Qgiv fundraising platform provides you the convenience of bidding on your favorites from the comfort of your table, surrounded by your friends. Even if you’ve moved from the area or can’t join us at the event, you can still become an e-bidder and bid on all the same purses from wherever you are!

There have been many changes and evolutions for Clutch the Future Purse Auction but one thing that remains the same is our purpose and goal. With this event we aim to continue to raise funds to provide free mentoring, community, and guidance to women in the Frederick area. Your donation, attendance, and participation help keep this organization going and make an impact in Frederick County! Will you be a part of that impact in 2025?! 

Clutch the Future is on International Women’s Day this year! Enjoy a fun filled environment with beautiful purses, delicious food, new faces, and good friends on March 8, and leave knowing you made a difference. Purchase your ticket today! www.clutchthefuture.com

 

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