February 10, 2016.  Soroptimist of Raleigh organized a collection drive for personal care items to  benefit the clients of Haven House Services.  Through collaboration with Von Kekel Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spas of Cary and Raleigh, over 130 bags were filled in February with personal care items including dental products, lotions, shampoos and deodorant.

Haven House Services, through the Outreach Center, provides homeless and street-dependent youth ages 17-23 with a safe and structured place for study, socialization, recreation, skill-building courses, and case manager/counselor meetings.

December 31, 2015.  With SI Raleigh’s Christmas Angels project, Soroptimist members provided $1,680 worth of Christmas gifts to 10 teen girls and their 14 children at Raleigh’s Haven House in December.  Based on the moms’ wishes, Club members donated,  wrapped and delivered clothing, boots, laptops, educational tablets,  gift cards, gas cards, linens, a microwave, and bikes.  Before they came to Haven House, these teens were homeless.  They range in age from 19 – 22 years old and their children from newborn to age six.

Haven House reaches nearly 3,000 teens a year through 12 programs that focuses on issues such as kids having difficulty in the home, school and/or the community, and kids in crisis and/or homeless.

Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC was awarded the “Sisterhood Award” by Dress for Success Triangle NC, Dress for Success Worldwide CEO, Joi Gordon, presented the award at the 2010 The President’s Award reception held at Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein in Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC (December 2010) – Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC was awarded the “Sisterhood Award” by Dress for Success Triangle NC, Dress for Success Worldwide CEO, Joi Gordon, presented the award at the 2010 The President’s Award reception held at Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein in Raleigh.

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