DUE TO THE RISE IN COVID CASES, OUR WOMEN OF DISTINCTION EVENT, ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 20, 2021 HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 9, 2022. NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2022 EVENT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING NOMINEES THEN!
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Vision and Mission
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
Core Values
Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:
- Gender Equality: Women and girls live free from discrimination.
- Empowerment: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.
- Education: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.
- Diversity & Fellowship: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
Soroptimist International is a 501c3 not for profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. A copy of the official registration (#SC-0991) and financials information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (1.800.435.7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
Spotlights
"LIVE YOUR DREAM" APPLICATION PORTAL OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 15!
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Since the Live Your Dream Awards program began in 1972, about $30 million in education grants have been disbursed to assist tens of thousands of women achieve their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL:
A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Our focus is on education because educated women and girls are:
- Less vulnerable to sex traffickers
- More likely to leave a domestic violence situation and not return
- Able to access healthcare
- Less likely to live in poverty
- Able to raise stronger, healthier families
Soroptimists are Philanthropists. Through our fundraising, we donate money to help women and girls, locally and around the world. Soroptimists are Activists, coordinating worldwide projects, such as the "Women's Opportunity Award" and bringing awareness to social injustices. Soroptimists are Optimists.
We hope you will join and partner with us to make the world a better place for women and girls!
Contact us!
For more information on membership, please contact our Membership VP,
Lisa Jensen at lisa.jensen@fnbccfl.com
For general questions and information about our programs, please email us:
soroptimist4women@gmail.com
