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In addition to the benevolent outreach Soroptimist International performs
worldwide, we also see to a variety of worthwhile local projects.
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Amazonia Health Project - Provide funding to the Association Promoting
Education and Conservation in Amazonia (APECA )
to continue health education for women and children in Amazonia, Peru.
- Earle Baum
Center of the Blind –- Provide hands on support at their summer
picnic and October fundraiser by setting-up and monitoring their Silent
Auction tables.
- Family Support Center – Room sponsorship includes furnishings
and supplies as well as Christmas presents for our room residents each
year.
- Fire Safety Trailer – Soroptimist International of Santa Rosa
replaced their first specially equipped mobile house donated to the
Sonoma County Fire Chiefs' Association with a newer trailer unit. The
latest model demonstrates how to survive during earthquakes as well as
fire. Over 50,000 children have learned fire safety and prevention
through these "house" tours.
- Scholarships –
Provide more than $11,000 in educational scholarships for high school
seniors and continuing college students at the local community college
and university. A Masters Degree scholarship is available to women
pursuing specialized degrees.
- Soroptimist Transition House –- Partner with the Inter Faith
Shelter Network, providing the initial 6 months housing costs to
establish a Transition House for up to eight previously homeless women
residents, and provide ongoing social and mentor support.
- Women’s
Opportunity Awards – A Soroptimist award that clubs across our
Federation give each year to women re-entering the workforce for vocational
training or education. Club winners may receive additional awards at
Region and Federation level up to $10,000.
- YWCA Safe House – Furnishings and supplies are provided to
support domestic violence victims seeking shelter in a safe environment
to escape their abusers.
- And many other Special Projects that may arise during the year.
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