Soroptimist Raleigh NC https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls Sat, 30 May 2026 16:11:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-soroptimist-raleigh-site-icon-32x32.jpg Soroptimist Raleigh NC https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ 32 32 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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]]> Alexis – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/alexis-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:44:12 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5650 Alexis is a certified nursing assistant with nearly two decades of healthcare experience and many years as a devoted mother and grandmother. She plans to begin the LPN program at Alamance Community College in Spring 2026 and complete it by December 2026. After earning her LPN, Alexis intends to earn an associate degree in nursing […]

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]]> Jennifer G. – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-g-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:58:48 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5646 Jennifer is currently completing prerequisite courses for admission to the nursing program at Alamance Community College. She is raising two sons, and works 40 hours a week as a school health technician and Spanish interpreter. She has wanted to become a nurse since she was 19 years old. Her journey has been marked by perseverance […]

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]]> Jennifer C. – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-c-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5628 Jennifer is a determined mother of four whose journey reflects extraordinary perseverance. Raised in an environment marked by parental addiction and limited support, she was discouraged from pursuing higher education. Despite these barriers, she remained committed to building a better life for herself and her children. After leaving a long-term relationship, Jennifer began supporting her […]

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]]> Frances F. – 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/frances-f-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:42:29 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5633 Frances is a dedicated mother of three who is determined to complete her accounting degree, pass the CPA exam, and eventually start her own home-based CPA business. She is currently attending Strayer University, working toward her bachelor’s degree in accounting, with an expected graduation in May 2027. Limited financial aid and years of balancing school […]

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]]> Zion D. – Live Your Dream Awardee https://soroptimistraleigh.org/zion-d-live-your-dream-awardee/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:54:04 +0000 https://soroptimistraleigh.org/?p=5631 Zion is a first-generation college student who is the primary provider of her household of 4 including her husband, their 1-month-old son, her 11-year-old brother, and herself. She recently returned to work as a customer service representative for an HVAC company. This will enable her to move her family out of her parents’ home. Zion […]

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