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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.
Alisha – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Alisha is pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Western Governors University Online, and will graduate in November 2025. Alisha is currently working as a Lead Ancillary Teacher at a Christian Montessori School. She is a dedicated wife and mother to an...
Marktika – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Marktika is enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a goal of becoming a registered nurse. She is the sole provider for her 12-year-old daughter, who has a disability.She currently works as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a nursing home....
Yvette – 2025 Live Your Dream Awardee
Yvette's journey has been shaped by hardship, resilience, and an unwavering determination to build a better future. Losing her father to cancer as a child was a heartbreaking experience that left a lasting impact. On top of that, her mother’s incarceration forced her...
News and Events
Alexis Shines as an Example
The Live Your Dream Awards program is built on one simple belief: when we support women and girls in pursuing their goals, we strengthen our entire community. Each step forward is not only a personal achievement but also an inspiration for others. We are excited to...
FY24-25 Impact
When women join together and help other women, incredible things can happen. Check out our 2024-2025 Impact Report. Download the PDF report.
The Latest From Our Awardees
Our 2025 Live Your Dream Award recipients are incredible, and their stories are a testament to the power of these grants. We've been catching up with them and are inspired to see how they're using the award to transform their lives, often going far beyond just...