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		<title>Live Your Dream Award Updates</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s an update on three of our recipients, Tamara, Mayra, and Rose. Tamara &#8211; 2024 Live Your Dream Award Recipient Tamara [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/live-your-dream-award-updates/">Live Your Dream Award Updates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Soroptimist Celebrates</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/soroptimist-celebrates/">Soroptimist Celebrates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dream It, Be It Program Supports Women</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/dream-it-be-it-program-supports-women/">Dream It, Be It Program Supports Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Spring Conference Recap</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/spring-conference-recap/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/spring-conference-recap/">Spring Conference Recap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Letter from 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee Tanea</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/a-letter-from-2025-live-your-dream-awardee-tanea/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/a-letter-from-2025-live-your-dream-awardee-tanea/">A Letter from 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee Tanea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>2026 Live Your Dream Awards</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/2026-live-your-dream-awards/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/2026-live-your-dream-awards/">2026 Live Your Dream Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ashyna &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ashyna-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/ashyna-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/">Ashyna &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Alexis &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/alexis-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/alexis-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/">Alexis &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jennifer G. &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-g-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-g-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/">Jennifer G. &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jennifer C. &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</title>
		<link>https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-c-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Traci Haas Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org/jennifer-c-2026-live-your-dream-awardee/">Jennifer C. &#8211; 2026 Live Your Dream Awardee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://soroptimistraleigh.org">Soroptimist Raleigh NC</a>.</p>
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