Supporting MedStar Montgomery for over 100 years
The Women's Board has been a supporter of our community hospital since its inception in 1920. This organization is the largest philanthropic group of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Funds raised support Women's Board pledges made to MedStar Montgomery and their Scholarship Program, for students pursuing a degree in healthcare.The Women's Board is a volunteer service organization made up of more than 100 members.
The primary activities of the Women's Board include the:
Each member of the Women's Board acts as an ambassador in representing the hospital to the community. Our members feel pride and genuine involvement in each of our projects; they are dedicated to helping our surrounding neighbors.Scholarship program
Each year the Women’s Board awards scholarships to deserving students in the healthcare field.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop, managed by the Women’s Board, provides our guests, patients and employees with a convenient on-site location to purchase beautiful gifts.
We offer:
- Flowers and greeting cards
- Jewelry and trendy handbags
- Stuffed animals
- Clothing: night gowns, fashionable shirts, and scarves
- Convenience store items, such as snacks and magazines
…And more!
Proceeds from Gift Shop sales support Women's Board pledges made to MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and their Scholarship Program.
We welcome community volunteers. Contact us at info@womensboard.net to learn more.
Location: Lobby of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Daily Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Contact: 301-570-8500 ext. 2297
If you cannot make it into the hospital but would like to send a gift or card to a patient, you can call the Gift Shop and we can arrange a purchase over the phone and have one of our volunteers deliver it to the patient's room.
Thrift Shop
The Women's Board Thrift Shop, which supports MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, is Olney’s best kept secret! It is a wonderful place to find just what you are looking for! It has gifts, decorative materials, and necessities. Items may include:
- Clothing for men, women, and children
- Shoes and accessories
- Children's toys
- A wide array of books
- Vintage and collectibles
- Office supplies
- Jewelry
- Holiday room
- Household goods
- …And more! - New Items every day!
Proceeds from Thrift Shop sales support Women's Board pledges made to MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and the Women’s Board Scholarship Program.
Location: Corner of Prince Philip Drive and Route 108 (Olney-Sandy Spring Road)
Hours: Monday through Saturday. Open for sales from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and donations from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Refer to the Women's Board's Facebook page for changes to this schedule. Contact 301-774-9638 or info@womensboard.net with any questions.
The Women's Board appreciates every donation. It is through the generosity of these donations that the Women's Board Thrift Shop can support the mission of the Women’s Board. Unfortunately, due to space/storage limitations, safety, legal, or environmental concerns, we cannot accept the following items listed on this document.
In Montgomery County, thrift shops and non-profit organizations are subject to the bag tax. Recyclable bags are welcome.
The Thrift Shop has a long history, beginning in 1966 at the Barnsley House in Olney. Though its location changed over the years, the support it's given the hospital has remained the same. Today, the Thrift Shop is housed in the former Nurses' Home, built in 1937. Since then, the landmark has gone through many renovations, but thanks to the community-it has become a local treasure!
Events
Events such as the Children’s Holiday Shop and Corks for a Cause & Bingo help the Women’s Board maintain prominence in the community. We offer diverse programming with active and vibrant activities and opportunities. We are an organization that people are excited to be involved in.
2022 to 2024 Executive Board Officers
- President Amy Cutlip Cohen
Email: info@womensboard.net - President-Elect
Susan Sullivan - Recording Secretary
Tess Magee - Corresponding Secretary
Lisa Mix - Treasurer
Deborah Whittington Tocknell - Parliamentarian
Christine Hill Wilson