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 Programs

Soroptimist administers several international programs to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

ANNUAL AWARDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Karen Ilich @ karen@travelcentersc.com

VIOLET RICHARDSON
Named for the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Violet Richardson Award honors girls who are making a difference through volunteer service. Each year, Soroptimist clubs honor girls who donate their time and energy to causes that make the community and world a better place— such as working to end discrimination and poverty, assisting women and children who are victims of domestic violence, or mentoring young girls. The program begins on the Soroptimist club level, with club recipients becoming eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization. One winner is chosen to receive a finalist award, which includes a contribution of $2,500 to the charitable organization of the recipient’s choice.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Wendy Smith @ wendysmithca@aol.com

THE WOMAN’S OPPORTUNITY AWARD

The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist’s major service project. The awards improve the lives of women by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Each year, Soroptimist clubs in 19 countries and territories assist women in overcoming personal difficulties and improving their lives through education and skills training. The women, who provide the primary source of financial support for their families, may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, including books, childcare and transportation. Club recipients become eligible for additional cash awards at other levels of the organization, including three $10,000 finalist awards.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Kaye Cruger @ crugerck@henrymayo.com

THE RUBY AWARD

This award program is designed to honor a woman in the local community who is improving the lives of women or girls through her professional or personal life.  Applicants may also be women who have demonstrated a lifetime of good work and a majority of the work occurred within the past two years.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: SHARYN BUNCICK @ buncicks@yahoo.com

Upcoming Projects

“S” CLUB
S” Clubs give high school girls, at Hart High School, the opportunity to work with Soroptimists to instill the desire to perform volunteer service at global and local levels to improve the lives of women and girls. The program works within the charter of the sponsoring high school, faculty member and SI of Santa Clarita Valley.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: SHARYN BUNCICK @ buncicks@yahoo.com