We Are Soroptimist
Our History
Our History
Our History
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. SI is made up of 5 Federations: Americas, Great Britain & Ireland, Europe, Southwest Pacific, and Africa. Today, we have over 25,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.
We are one of five federations that make up Sororptimist International, which has clubs in more than 120 countries throughout the world.
Soroptimist of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino was chartered in 1933. We are one of 22 clubs in the Camino Real Region. We currently have 33 members in our club.
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
Soroptimist International of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino strives to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world by raising awareness of their needs and obstacles to success, and by providing services and support to achieve their dreams.
Our Vision
Our History
Our Vision
Soroptimist International of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino shall be a community of diverse, dynamic and dedicated leaders who empower women and girls to achieve their full potential and have an equal global voice.
SIA is committed to:
GENDER EQUALITY
EMPOWERMENT
EDUCATION
DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP
Soroptimist International:
- is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls in our community and throughout the world.
- has members represented in 120 countries and territories. worldwide.
- Soroptimist International of the Americas is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
- Soroptimist International of the Americas current President is Maureen Maguire.
Soroptimist International Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino:
- is a part of Soroptimist International of the Americas. Today, SIA has about 160,000 members throughout the world. They are one of four federations that make up Soroptimist International.
Soroptimist of Alhambra positively impacts the lives of women and girls through:
- the Live Your Dream Awards
- the Dream It *Be It program
- Veronica Thee Service Awards and
- a Literacy Program which provides books for children in 3rd grade.
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The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."
Oprah Winfrey
We Believe in the Power of Dreaming Big
We Believe in the Power of Dreaming Big
We Believe in the Power of Dreaming Big
That’s why we’ve set a goal through our Dream Big Campaign of investing in the dreams of half a million women and girls.
That’s four times the number of women and girls we currently reach.
It’s a big, audacious goal. But no more audacious than the courage and resolve of the women and girls our Dream Programs will impact. Each woman and gi
That’s why we’ve set a goal through our Dream Big Campaign of investing in the dreams of half a million women and girls.
That’s four times the number of women and girls we currently reach.
It’s a big, audacious goal. But no more audacious than the courage and resolve of the women and girls our Dream Programs will impact. Each woman and girl we help has a story. Each has a dream.
They dream of achieving success on their own terms. They dream of raising healthy families and giving back to their communities. They dream of a day when violence and inequality will no longer stand in their way.
We Believe in the Power of Dreaming Big
We Believe in the Power of Dreaming Big
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