Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra

Our 32nd Annual Elegant Evening will be an ONLINE event again this year. We are so excited and we're putting together a fun evening everyone can join in on April 23, 2021 but we're already busy at work to include all of you as a partner in our efforts! You can make a donation to a specific committee that aligns most with your heart by simply going to our event website NOW and making a donation at https://e.givesmart.com/events/hvS/i/_All/cuoz/?search= Donate NOW to our Award...s Committee: Our goal is to provide recognition and financial support for youth and women who are working to better their lives and those in their community. G.I.V.E (Girls Into Volunteer Experiences) Award. This award is to recognize and honor young women grades 8- 12 for their volunteer action in their community or in school. There are no restrictions on the type of activity. Live Your Dream Award: (Formally, Women's Opportunity Award). For women who are heads of households, returning to school or work and need financial support or assistance. This is a signature project that begins at the local club level, allowing winners to advance to regional and federation levels. Ruby Award: Recognition of a community member for Women helping Women through their professional or personal activities.These women have identified and focused on a need in their communities which has significantly contributed to the improvement of women and girls' lives.

We are already working hard for youth and you can too by donating to a Soroptimist committee that aligns with your heart! Donations are being accepted NOW on our 32nd Elegant Evening event site! You can donate straight to our Youth Enrichment & Scholarships (YES) committee by going to https://e.givesmart.com/events/hvS/i/_All/cuor/?search= Our goal is to support the accomplishments of youth, to enrich their lives and their opportunities. We work with the schools in providing...: Scholarships: Our club supports a variety of scholarships for academic and also exceptional effort. Academic Scholarship for Seniors at STHS, George Whittell , Mt. Tallac, and the Young Parents Program submit applications in the Spring. Applications are supplied to students by schools at their sites and are evaluated by committee members based on grades, activities, community service and financial need. Student efforts are recognized through our "Most Improved Student" at the middle and high school levels in addition to the Joy Rothschild Scholarship awarded through the Joy Rothschild endowment. A monthly superstar Student Award is given to a student at Mt. Tallac School to recognize academics, attitude, and achievement. Our goal is to support the accomplishments of youth, to enrich their lives and their opportunities. We work with the schools in providing: Scholarships: Our club supports a variety of scholarships for academic and also exceptional effort. Academic Scholarship for Seniors at STHS, George Whittell , Mt. Tallac, and the Young Parents Program submit applications in the Spring. Applications are supplied to students by schools at their sites and are evaluated by committee members based on grades, activities, community service and financial need. Student efforts are recognized through our "Most Improved Student" at the middle and high school levels in addition to the Joy Rothschild Scholarship awarded through the Joy Rothschild endowment. A monthly superstar Student Award is given to a student at Mt. Tallac School to recognize academics, attitude, and achievement.

We believe strongly that to have healthy, happy, and productive adults, you need to start with our youth! SITS is highly involved in our schools in grades K - 12. South Tahoe Middle School has become a focus for our members through one of our committees. If your heart aligns with ours then consider donating to this committee NOW on our 32nd Elegant Evening website at https://e.givesmart.com/events/hvS/i/_All/cuom/?search= Project Middle School Committee: We focus our support... at South Tahoe Middle School in a variety of ways throughout the academic year. We want our support to match our mission of giving youth the skills needed to become productive adults. "Junior S Club" - a middle school club as a precursor to Soroptimist where youth learn ways in which to serve their community and the world. This club is a precursor to the Soroptimist S Club at the high school. Financial support and member assistance for Girls' Empowerment programs. Leadership development through REACH for the Future Conference and STEM classes for youth and summer programs.

Soroptimist continue to accomplish our projects in spite of COVID. You can continue to support our efforts by partnering with us and choosing a committee you'd like to specifically support! Align your wallet with your heart. Learn more about our One Voice Committee and donate NOW on our 32nd Elegant Evening website at https://e.givesmart.com/events/hvS/i/_All/cuok/?search= One Voice Committee: Our goal is to support anti-trafficking efforts in alignment with Soroptimist Inter...national of the Americas, Federation and Region goals. We specifically support the following endeavors: Zawadisha Fund: The Zawadisha Fund is a Lake Tahoe based non-profit specializing in intelligent micro-lending for women in East Africa. Their mission is to empower, entrust and expand opportunities for women. Zawadisha accomplishes this through small businesses loans, education, savings matches, and preventative healthcare. Kellermann Foundation: An organization working towards the sustainable development, health, education, and spiritual outreach for the benefit of the Batwa pygmies and adjacent communities. The Dolphin Project: Zawadisha is honored to partner with the grassroots and social justice organization Dolphin Anti-Rape & AIDS Control Outreach to provide life-saving violence prevention and HIV/AIDS education to our loan participants and their children. Winnie Anyango founded Dolphin in 1998 in recognition that violence against women is a matter of life or death, as rape and the transmission of HIV are intrinsically linked. Dolphin has empowered more than 1 million individuals in the greater Nairobi area. Heifer International: a global nonprofit with the goal of ending poverty and hunger in a sustainable fashion. Established in 1944, Heifer International gives out gifts of livestock, seeds, and trees and includes extensive training to those in need. Anti-human trafficking efforts through Soroptimist International. Disaster Relief: Monies are provided to schools affected by natural disasters. Awaken Reno: Awaken is a local faith-based non-profit organization whose mission is to increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and to provide housing and restoration for its victims. St. Josephs Land Trust- a South Lake Tahoe Community program to develop/improve low income housing. Our contributions are directed to move families from homeless category to an apartment. Conduit for support of Soroptimist International President's Appeal. This year that is a Road to Equality.

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Soroptimist works on behalf of our community members! You can align a monetary donation with your heart on our 32nd Elegant Evening website beginning now! If Education is a part of your passion, donate NOW at https://e.givesmart.com/events/hvS/i/_All/cuob/?search= It's easy and it's meaningful!