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A Letter from 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee Tanea

Traci Haas Thompson — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:55:38 +0000

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about me and for investing in women who are working hard to build a better future. I am truly honored and grateful for your support. I have wanted to go to college since I was in middle school and high school. Education has always […]

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2026 Live Your Dream Awards

Traci Haas Thompson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:46:32 +0000

On April 11, 2026, Soroptimist International of Raleigh hosted its annual Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon at Bloomsbury Bistro, marking 20 years of honoring women through this impactful program. Led by Mary Woodard, Terri Craig, and Carolyn Skowron, the luncheon honored ten remarkable award recipients. Each woman shared her personal journey—stories marked by perseverance, courage, […]

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Soroptimists Serve in March

Traci Haas Thompson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:25:45 +0000

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 helped collect period products for women and girls across the Raleigh-Durham area. Access to these essential […]

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2026 EmpowerHer Awards

Traci Haas Thompson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:09:01 +0000

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 our EmpowerHer Award program. The EmpowerHer initiative was created with a clear and […]

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Chef Netta Brings Flavor

Traci Haas Thompson — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:15:37 +0000

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 farm-inspired meal for our members, featuring chicken and vegetarian pastas, broccolini, fresh focaccia bread, […]

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PuzzleMania VIII

Traci Haas Thompson — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:35:23 +0000

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and community, PuzzleMania VIII raised over $11,000 and welcomed more than 120 participants to our 8th annual speed puzzling event. This year’s success would not have been possible without our corporate partners, whose leadership and commitment to empowering women and girls fuel our Dream programs. These programs […]

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PuzzleMania Now Feb. 7

Betsy Miller — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:09:03 +0000

Due to the upcoming winter storm, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule PuzzleMania to the following Saturday, February 7. It will be at the same location & the same time so we hope to see everyone there! If you CAN attend…Wonderful! We will see you NEXT Saturday! You don’t have to do anything […]

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Puzzle Swap 2026

Traci Haas Thompson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:16:32 +0000

On January 10, Soroptimist International of Raleigh, in partnership with Raleigh Brewing Company, hosted a lively and successful Puzzle Swap that welcomed more than 100 puzzle enthusiasts for an afternoon of fun and connection. Attendees swapped puzzles, learned more about our club, and enjoyed a sneak peek at our upcoming speed-puzzling fundraiser, PuzzleMania. The event […]

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PuzzleMania VIII – Jan. 31

Betsy Miller — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:03:27 +0000

Join us at our 8th PuzzleMania, where teams of four race against the clock — and each other — by assembling an identical 500-piece puzzle. All while raising funds to support local women and girls! — Prizes for the fastest teams— Door Prizes— A 50/50 raffle— Silent auction featuring unique puzzles, handbags, and other great […]

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Holiday Celebration

Betsy Miller — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:53:33 +0000

Pictured above L-R: members Sarita and Carloyn, new members Kathleen Hurley and Linda Bonini, member Joanne. Our annual Holiday Brunch was attended by over 30 members, awardees, and friends for a festive morning of celebration, connection, and gratitude. This year’s event, held at High Park Bar & Grill in Raleigh, was beautifully organized by Lynn […]

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