Soroptimist Raleigh NC https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:07:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-soroptimist-raleigh-site-icon-32x32.jpg Soroptimist Raleigh NC https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ 32 32 Our Impact https://soroptimistraleigh.org/our-impact/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:07:31 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5824 Generosity In Action Soroptimist International of Raleigh, NC is deeply grateful to the donors, sponsors, and community members whose generosity ignites change for women locally. We are pleased to share our 2025-2026 Impact Report, which highlights what this support has made possible.  Education Awards That Change Lives Since 1987, our all-volunteer club has distributed $144,000 […]

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]]> Awardee Updates https://soroptimistraleigh.org/awardee-updates-2/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:16:39 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5785 Through the Live Your Dream Award Plus program, we stay connected with our awardees for up to three years after they receive their financial award, offering ongoing mentorship as they continue working toward their goals. Here are some recent updates from three of our 2026 awardees. Jennifer G. Congratulations to Jennifer, one of our Live […]

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]]> Growing the Dream https://soroptimistraleigh.org/growing-the-dream/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:47:50 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5781 Welcoming Two New Members to Soroptimist International of Raleigh At our monthly business meeting on September 8, we had the pleasure of inducting two new members into our club. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Janet Lee and Marianne Fortino! Meet Janet Lee. Originally from Wisconsin, Janet has called the Triangle home […]

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]]> Live Your Dream Award Updates https://soroptimistraleigh.org/live-your-dream-award-updates/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:20:13 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5758 Through our Live Your Dream Plus program, we stay connected with our awardees for up to three years after they receive their financial award, offering ongoing mentorship as they continue working toward their goals. Here’s an update on three of our recipients, Tamara, Mayra, and Rose. Tamara – 2024 Live Your Dream Award Recipient Tamara […]

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]]> Soroptimist Celebrates https://soroptimistraleigh.org/soroptimist-celebrates/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:23:11 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5759 Soroptimist Celebrates On Tuesday, June 9, members of Soroptimist International of Raleigh gathered at Craft Public House in Cary to celebrate the close of another impactful year and to welcome new leadership. With 31 members and guests in attendance, the evening was full of connection, recognition, and a little friendly competition. The night kicked off […]

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]]> Dream It, Be It Program Supports Women https://soroptimistraleigh.org/dream-it-be-it-program-supports-women/ Sat, 30 May 2026 16:07:22 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5723 Soroptimist International of Raleigh partnered with The Salvation Army Center of Hope to provide three Dream It, Be It workshops for women staying at the family shelter this spring. The Center of Hope program supports women and their children experiencing homelessness by helping families secure permanent housing while meeting immediate shelter needs. Through this partnership, […]

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]]> Spring Conference Recap https://soroptimistraleigh.org/spring-conference-recap/ Sat, 30 May 2026 14:19:59 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5706 On May 15–17, members of Soroptimist International of Raleigh joined fellow Soroptimists from across the Central East Coast Region in Annapolis, Maryland for the annual Spring Conference. The weekend offered a mix of inspiration, connection, and forward-looking leadership. Our Raleigh club was well represented by Suzanne Blanke, Terri Craig, Cindy Hopkins, Jennifer Prevatt, Pam Sinclair, […]

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]]> A Letter from 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee Tanea https://soroptimistraleigh.org/a-letter-from-2025-live-your-dream-awardee-tanea/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:55:38 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5671 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 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/2026-live-your-dream-awards/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:46:32 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5672 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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]]> Ashyna – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ashyna-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:04:09 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5648 Ashyna is a devoted mother to her 10-year-old daughter and has turned serious health challenges into a renewed sense of purpose. After experiencing a life-threatening illness that required hospitalization and life-saving medication, Ashyna moved in with her mother and stepfather and arranged for her daughter to temporarily live with her father so she could stabilize […]

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