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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.
Mayra V. – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee
Mayra is a proud Latina mother of three whose spiritual faith and dedication to emotional healing have shaped her personal and academic journey. Guided by the belief that “her will to succeed is stronger than her will to quit,” she has transformed adversity into a...
Lenisha W. – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee
Lenisha is a determined health care management student whose journey reflects strength, purpose and resilience. Inspired by her retired military father and her mother’s work in health care, she grew up with a strong belief in education, service, and perseverance....
Rose – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee
Rose is a dedicated mother of a young daughter and a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She expects to graduate in December 2026 and is preparing for the LSAT with the goal of...
News and Events
Soroptimists Serve in March
Soroptimist International of Raleigh is proud to partner with organizations making a meaningful difference for women and girls in our community. In collaboration with the Duke University Baldwin Scholars, Progress Period, the Duke Women's Center, and WISER clubs, we...
2026 EmpowerHer Awards
At Soroptimist International of Raleigh, our mission has been rooted in empowering women and helping them achieve their full potential through education. This March, we are proud to continue that mission by awarding a total of $5,000 to 13 deserving recipients through...
Chef Netta Brings Flavor
Chef Netta Brings Flavor—and Gratitude—to Our March Meeting Soroptimist International of Raleigh was delighted to welcome back Chef Netta, a 2021 Live Your Dream Award recipient, as the caterer for our March 10, 2026 monthly meeting. Chef Netta prepared a delicious...