News and Events

Our November meeting featured guests Designed for Joy, a celebration of 35 years of Soroptimist Raleigh, and more.

Soroptimist of Raleigh members enjoyed fellowship as well as getting to know prospective new members at our recent Meet and Greet. Learn more about getting involved here.

Soroptimist International of Raleigh is now accepting applications for the Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. These awards are open to women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and are seeking financial assistance to...

Soroptimist launched the Dream It, Be It: Career Support For Girls program for girls in 2015. Far too many girls face barriers on their journey to career success. Obstacles such as poverty, teen dating violence, and pregnancy can get in the way of a girl’s ability to...

The Raleigh club was pleased to once again gather in person to celebrate our four recipients of the Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women. The celebration place at the Five Points Center for Active Adults in Raleigh. Over 50 people attended the event...

We are starting a new feature where we spotlight member stories! For our inaugural spotlight, we are featuring one of our founding members, Shirley Hall. Shirley Hall Grew up in Asheville, NC, the middle child of 3. Her parents divorced when she was 14. Her Dad...

We are pleased to announce that we have awarded four recipients—Shabria, Khadijah, Lourdes and Portia—with our Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women. The Live Your Dream Awards assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for...

Charlotta Sjorlin was a guest speaker at our February meeting. She is a Swedish interior designer who lives in Chapel Hill. She started "A Lotta love" foundation after she visited a Triangle area homeless shelter in 2014 and saw how cold and unwelcoming it was. She...

Soroptimist welcomed new members Anna Milone and Deborah Scott at our January meeting. They are the 8th and 9th new members to join this club year and we are thrilled that so many women are interested in helping other local women live their dreams. If this could be...