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Soroptimist Raleigh’s latest news and events.

Having Fun With Puzzlers!

Having Fun With Puzzlers!

What a turnout we had for PuzzleMania last weekend - over 180 puzzlers!! This was the 5th time we have held the event and it gets bigger and better every time! We loved to see people of all ages come out and play - with many teams in matching t-shirts! Over $5,000 was...

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PuzzleMania February 3

PuzzleMania February 3

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! In this FUN-raising event, teams of four members compete to assemble the identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the fastest time. There will be prizes for the top finishers. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. If you wish...

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Annual Holiday Angels Brunch

Annual Holiday Angels Brunch

On December 2, Soroptimist members came together Saturday for our annual Holiday Angels brunch. Working with Loaves and Fishes we collected gifts and household goods for 7 families. We also inducted three new members to the club: Lashonda White, Lorraine Waller &...

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Happy 36th Anniversary to Us!

Happy 36th Anniversary to Us!

We are thrilled to be celebrating our 36th anniversary this month - and we continue to work hard to empower women and girls by supporting access to education and training. To date, we have distributed over $103,000 in grants and awards to local women. In March of...

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Dream It, Be It Program

Dream It, Be It Program

Soroptmist launched its first year-long Dream It, Be It (DIBI) program in September at Mt. Vernon Middle School in Raleigh. There are seven girls in 7th grade and 13 in 8th grade participating. The monthly workshops to date have dealt with stress, self-care and rising...

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Soroptimist Social Wed Oct. 25

Soroptimist Social Wed Oct. 25

Do you have a passion for improving the lives of women and girls? Soroptimist of Raleigh is hosting a Get-Acquainted Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 25 at Total Wine in Raleigh’s North Hills. Join us for a fun time and an opportunity to meet a few of our...

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Success Stories From Our Live Your Dream Awardees

Success Stories From Our Live Your Dream Awardees

In our Live Your Dream Plus program, we follow up with our awardees for up to three years, serving as mentors to provide ongoing support. Our awardees know that there is a network of women who are ready to help in any number of ways. It also allows us to hear and...

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Another Successful PuzzleMania!

Another Successful PuzzleMania!

We were thrilled to host over 130 puzzlers at our 4th PuzzleMania event last Saturday! The winning team "Just Trying to Fit In" completed the puzzle in an astounding 46 miuntes and won the top prize of $100 ($25 for each player). We awarded prizes to the top 5...

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Soroptimist Raleigh Celebrates Completion of Club Year

Soroptimist Raleigh Celebrates Completion of Club Year

Members of Soroptimist of Raleigh wrapped up the 2022 - 2023 club year with a lively dinner social at Cantina 18 in Raleigh. In addition to a review of the accomplishments of the past year by President Betsy Miller, newly elected board members were installed by...

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