Getting to Know Soroptimist International of Valencia

THEIR VISION.

Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

THEIR MISSION.

Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

THEIR CORE VALUES.

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.

Who They Are.

Soroptimist International of Valencia (SIV) is one of the more than 3,000 clubs that globally form Soroptimist International.
Soroptimist International (SI), consists of five Federations: Soroptimist International Africa Federation, Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Europe, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland and Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific. A global volunteer movement, we work together to transform the lives of women and girls. Our network of around 72,000 club members in 121 countries works at a local, national and international level to Educate, Empower and Enable opportunities for women and girls. Click on the link below to learn more about the work being done at SI.
SIV is part of the Soroptimist International of the Americas Federation (SIA). Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. Today, the SIA Federation has about 30,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. Click on the link below to learn more about the work being done at SIA.
Since our charter date, December 3, 1974, SIV has contributed nearly a million dollars to local agencies and international programs aimed at improving the lives of women and girls.
Locally, our club is working on projects independently and in collaboration with other local organizations who share our mission of improving the lives of women and girls. Additionally, SIV generously supports programs sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Americas and Soroptimist International.
We are proud to be part of an international organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Santa Clarita Valley and around the globe. We are a 501{c}(3) nonprofit tax-exempt charity, Tax ID #95-4834196.

Soroptimist International of Valencia PROGRAMS:

Live Your Dream.

The Live Your Dream Award program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Women, who have financial responsibility for themselves and their dependents, who are also enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or vocational training program, are eligible to apply.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a grant, please click on the button below for an application.
You may also contact the Live Your Dream Chair by email at LYD@SIValencia.org

S.E.W.

S.E.W. (Soroptimists Empowering Women). ach year, our club sets aside funds for local women, who are in need of financial assistance. Women referred to our program can have any kind of unforeseen expense. Soroptimist International of Valencia works with several local partners, such as Single Mother’s Outreach, the Domestic Violence Center, College of the Canyons, and Charter College, to identify women in need. Assistance is here and all it takes is an application to be considered.

S.E.W.B.C

The S.E.W.B.C. (Soroptimists Empowering Women with Breast Cancer)program works with Circle of Hope. It provides financial aid to women, also known as WARRIORS, who are undergoing breast cancer treatment and could not otherwise get assistance.
Funds for this dynamic program are raised through Soroptimist International of Valencia’s annual fundraising event, Bras for a Cause. For additional information and to inquire about the application process, please contact our SEW Director at sew@SIValencia.org for assistance.

Dream It, Be It.

Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls is our program designed to empower girls in our local junior high and high schools, by introducing them to female mentors in our community.
To learn more about the program, our next event date, or to inquire about being a guest speaker/mentor, please contact our Dream It, Be It Chair for more information.

For more information about Soroptimist International of Valencia visit: www.sivalencia.org

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