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Soroptimist Raleigh: Empowering Girls & Women
Soroptimist Raleigh is a local club of Soroptimist International. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our Dream programs are at the heart of what we do.
Our Programs
Live Your Dream
This award aids women who are the primary wage earners for their families and are seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education.
Live Your Dream Plus
In our “Live Your Dream Plus” program we follow up with our awardees for up to three years, mentoring them to afford ongoing support both non-financial as well as financial.
Dream It Be It
Dream It Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. It provides girls with access to professional role models, career education and the resources to live their dreams.
Real Stories
These are the real stories of recipients of the Live Your Dream Awards. We hope they will encourage you to take the steps to achieve your dreams, big or small.
Selena – 2017 Live Your Dream Awardee
Selena is on track to earn her Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Wake Tech Community College in May 2017. She has been accepted into North Carolina Central University for the fall term.Selena’s goals include working with at-risk youth, attending law school,...
Nina – 2017 Live Your Dream Awardee
Nina is working diligently to achieve her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse and fulfilling her dream of serving people. Nina finished the first phase of her studies in 2013. After practicing her skills training at Pettigrew Rehabilitation Healthcare in Durham, she...
Shameka – 2016 Live Your Dreams Awardee
Shameka is pursuing her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at Wake Tech Community College. She has already completed a Child Care Certificate at Wayne Community College. Shameka became interested in the child care field when she was in high school and she...
News and Events
SI Raleigh on MyCarolina March 13
We were THRILLED to be on My Carolina this morning! Members Mary Woodard and Deborah Scott talked about Soroptimist Raleigh, our Live Your Dream Awards program and how they're proud to be part of an organization that helps women and girls in the Triangle! Watch the...
Enter to Win a Pair of Ippolita Earrings Worth $995
For only $10 you’ll get 10 chances to win a pair of timeless IPPOLITA Stardust three drop disk earrings with diamonds. These sterling silver Stardust drop earrings sparkle with diamonds totaling 0.23cts and are valued at $995. They can be worn every day and will be...
2023 Live Your Dream Celebration
Join us for our 17th annual awards luncheon featuring guest speaker Chasta Hamilton, founder of Girls Geared For Greatness. We are excited to recognize five Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award recipients at a very special luncheon, celebrating our 17th year of...