What do Soroptimists DO?
Hood River Soroptimists are a Very Busy group of women! Here's just a few of the many ways that SIHR contributes to the welfare and well-being of women and girls in the Gorge:
PROJECTS
• The Lunafest Women's Film Festival is a fundraising and outreach program featuring independent films by, for and about women.
• The Community Baby Shower gathers supplies and clothing for infants born to women in poverty.
• Backpacks for Kids - Essential Care for Foster Kids is a partnership with Embarq to collect backpacks and essential care items for children in our community entering the foster care system.
FUNDRAISING RECIPIENTS
• Helping Hands Against Violence offers support and shelter to women experiencing domestic violence.
• The Hood River Young Women's Center provides young women who are leaving abusive situations with a safe, supportive environment while they make a new start.
• The Inspiration Circle is an after-school group that helps young women in high school reach their fullest potential through academic focus and community service.
AWARDS
• The Women's Opportunity Award is a cash award to female head of households seeking to improve their economic status through training and education.
• The Women of Distinction Award honors women who have made outstanding achievement in their professional, business or volunteer activities.
JOIN SIHR!
Send your name, address and phone number to SIHR, Post Office Box 51, Hood River, OR 97031 or email Carolyn at carolyn@bci-grp.com or call 541-386-3990.
Photo by Denise Rehse Watson/www.PhotosensitivePortraits.blogspot.com
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