Soroptimist International of Napa
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How We Impact the Community
Soroptimist, “Best for Women”, invests in the dreams of women and girls in our community by providing them with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Since our club’s start in 1939, our mission has been to support women and girls. We strive to educate, enable, and empower them to a future of self-determination and success. We provide local women and girls with the resources they need and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. We are one of the few local organizations that provide awards and grants exclusively to girls and women in Napa.
Annually, we award six $1,000 grants to local high schoolers and sponsor two awards for outstanding volunteerism. Our “Live Your Dream (LYD)” and “Pathway to Success (P2S)” programs provide 4 grants for ladies entering higher education or training after overcoming challenges such as poverty, addiction, violence or incarceration. “LYD” focuses on heads of household and “P2S” does not require local women be head of household.
Testimonial
Alexandria was 16, pregnant, abused, incarcerated, but she never lost the motivation to continue her education and create a better future for her family. She was awarded our grant in 2019. She now says, “I work at local nonprofit in Housing Advocacy and am currently applying to Grad School to become a therapist!!
What a $10 donation buys
Material for homemade blankets for children survivors, or buys personal items for survivor baskets.
What a $50 donation buys
School supplies for a mother attending college or career training, or gift cards for victims of domestic abuse.
Other Ways to Help
Volunteer Opportunities:
- New members to help us achieve our Mission and realize our goals. A larger group of women will expand our reach, support our fundraisers and allow us to volunteer at more events during the year
- Knowledgeable women that have skills with social media, website updates and database management
Wish List for Donated Items:
- Gift cards for women seeking further education or escaping abusive situations
- Blankets and diapers for survivor children