Soroptimist International of Benicia

Congratulations to members Kristina Wolf and Patty Gavin for receiving the Share the Joy of Soroptimist Award for February 2021. Kristina Wolf is a brand new member, and she stepped up to chair the Ruby Award Committee! Great job! Patty Gavin is being recognized for all her efforts on our Winter Fundraising Campaign - stepping out of her comfort zone to follow up on our Impact Report mailings, as well as one of the first to sent out club brochures to her family and friends and helping us to raise money for our incredible dream programs and local projects. Thank you Kristina and Patty for sharing the joy of Soroptimist!

Be sure and check out the Founder Region Newsletter - lots of good information. Click here: https://si-founderregi on.us19.list-manage.com/track/click

Happy birthday to our SIB member @Nancy Martinez! Hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you to Ginny Fontaine for getting out in the cold! Benicia Main Street

A fabulous Soroptimist birthday celebration for member @Sue Buller! Happy birthday Sue from all your SIB friends!

Great work! Awesome to see our community come together to help those in need.

Dating abuse isn’t only hitting. It’s shaming, bullying, stalking, and gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation. Below are some examples of what gaslighting can sound like..... #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth #themoreweknow #2021tdvam #knowtheredflags

Words of wisdom from Brooke Bovo.

Yes even though there are holidays, we are still opened with a 24 hour crisis line. Please if anyone you know or even yourself needs our assistance reach out! Our contact information can be found in our bio.

Education is the surest path to empowerment for women and girls. And empowering women and girls is the surest path to healthier families, stronger communities, ...and a better future for us all. With your help, Soroptimist can support more women and girls, plus all those whose lives they will touch! Make your gift today: https://www.soroptimist.org/endofyear.html #InvestInDreams #DreamBig #SoroptimistDreamPrograms

Make way for 2021! The new year is almost here, which means new adventures are right around the corner. In 2021 we will kick off our 100th Anniversary celebrati...on! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. Follow us on social media and make sure we have your email address on file so that you don't miss out on any anniversary news! #Soroptimist100 See more

To get one of these historic anniversary pins, check out the website below- be part of the 100th anniversary celebration!

She is looking at every card. See the wall behind her. Thanks to everyone again. Look at that stack of cards!!

Not sure why this photo popped up! Soroptimist friends at the wine booth supporting BeniciaMain Streets Waterfront Festival.

Congratulations to Lynne Parella, recipient of our 2020 Ruby Award. Lynne owns The Chill wine bar here in Benicia. She was awarded our Ruby Award for her work helping women and girls in our community. Here she is receiving her award.

My mother is starting to get birthday cards, birthday is November 15, from the community and friends. So exciting for her. Thank you for all your help. 100 years 100%

Last night Lynne Parella, owner of The Chill was honored for her outstanding service to our community and especially her efforts supporting our club Soroptimist... International of Benicia. Lynne was given the RUBY AWARD. This award honors non-Soroptimist women who are making extraordinary efforts on behalf of other women. This award gives the club and the entire organization the opportunity to say thank you and encourage others to explore ways to assist women. See more

Presenting Lynne Parella with the Ruby Award!

Yes we also HELP with human trafficking, Please reach out if you or someone you know is in need of our services! Contact information is in our bio or reach out to us on here!

Here’s why we focus on education for women and girls!

Election day is 7 days away. Please do not take your right to vote for granted! Women fought for and won the right to vote 100 years ago, yet so many eligible ...voters are letting their voices fade away. It doesn't matter whether you vote my mail, absentee, or in person. JUST VOTE. #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #soroptimistriovista

Soroptimist International of Benicia doesn’t let the pandemic interfere with fundraising for our causes - Bewitching Tea went virtual! Year #15 supporting domestic violence awareness - all proceeds go to Safequest Solano!

Ebba & Sissy enjoying our 15th annual Bewitching Tea, but our first time doing it virtually on Zoom. We raised $1480 for SafeQuest Solano. Thank you so much!

Ready for Soroptimist Bewitching Tea Zoom Style

Bewitching tea! Beautiful benefit for safequest by our Benicia soroptomists!

Children are often victims of Domestic Violence - this story is very powerful. "MONSTERS ARE REAL" On Monday, Billy didn't have his homework And when the teacher asked him why... He said, "Because a monster ripped it up, After I told him a lie." "You know monsters don't exist, And if you don't turn in your homework No recess you will get On Tuesday, Billy had a stomachache And when the teacher asked him why He said, "A monster took away my dinner, even my cherry pie." "Billy, I've told you once before, Monsters are not real. You'll have to wait till lunchtime Before you get a meal." On Wednesday, Billy had a bandage, Which covered his right eye. When the teacher asked him how it happened, This was his reply: "A monster was running after me When I ran into the door:" "Billy please," the teacher said, "I don't want to hear any more." On Thursday, Billy refused to sit down, And when the teacher asked him why, Billy said, "A monster whipped my bottom, Because I started to cry," "Billy, said the teacher, " this is getting out of hand, And if you continue with these stories, In the corner you will stand." On Friday, Billy didn't come to school, And when the teacher found out why, She said a little prayer to God In hopes Billy would survive. For a monster had beaten Billy and threatened him with a knife. Now Billy lay in a hospital bed, Fighting for his life. So teachers please remember, That monsters are for real. Listen closely to kids stories, A wounded heart you may heal Author Unknown... The Pain To Children is All Too Real I found this and felt I had to share it!