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Soroptimist Raleigh: Empowering Girls & Women
Soroptimist Raleigh is a local club of Soroptimist International. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our Dream programs are at the heart of what we do.
Our Programs
Live Your Dream
This award aids women who are the primary wage earners for their families and are seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education.
Live Your Dream Plus
In our “Live Your Dream Plus” program we follow up with our awardees for up to three years, mentoring them to afford ongoing support both non-financial as well as financial.
Dream It Be It
Dream It Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. It provides girls with access to professional role models, career education and the resources to live their dreams.
Real Stories
These are the real stories of recipients of the Live Your Dream Awards. We hope they will encourage you to take the steps to achieve your dreams, big or small.
Brenda – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Brenda is currently in the pre-nursing program at Wake Technical Community College, with a goal of completing in 2027. She works multiple jobs to be able to attend school during the day, and is the mother of three children - two teenagers and one toddler. Brenda has...
Makeeko – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Makeeko is pursuing an associate degree in medical office administration, and currently works full-time in a local hospital in patient records. She has three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Educating herself on special needs and advocating for her...
Orrie – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Orrie is currently enrolled at Wake Technical Community College as a dental assisting student. She plans to transition to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Dental Hygiene program at the Adams School of Dentistry in the fall of 2026. She views dental...
News and Events
Alexis Shines as an Example
The Live Your Dream Awards program is built on one simple belief: when we support women and girls in pursuing their goals, we strengthen our entire community. Each step forward is not only a personal achievement but also an inspiration for others. We are excited to...
FY24-25 Impact
When women join together and help other women, incredible things can happen. Check out our 2024-2025 Impact Report. Download the PDF report.
The Latest From Our Awardees
Our 2025 Live Your Dream Award recipients are incredible, and their stories are a testament to the power of these grants. We've been catching up with them and are inspired to see how they're using the award to transform their lives, often going far beyond just...