Mission Statement

Mission

We improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Vision

We recognize that women in our community demonstrate courage in the face of adversity, show signs of leadership against overwhelming odds and are promising citizens capable of reaching their full potential.

Overview

Soroptimist International of La Conner is a non-profit, volunteer service organization committed to assist women and girls in our community and throughout the world.

Proceeds from our Vintage La Conner Thrift Shop support local causes through scholarships, awards and multiple contributions to the community.

Regional

Soroptimist International of La Conner is part of the Northwestern Region of Soroptimist, which includes clubs in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, and Montana. The name Soroptimist means “Best for Women” and that is what this organization strives to achieve. Each club uses its time, talents, and energy to improve the lives of women and girls in their respective communities through programs that lead to social and economic empowerment.

National

Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

The belief that all women deserve to lead full and productive lives
Women helping women
International diversity and fellowship

SIA ’s major project is the Live Your Dream Award, a major educational program to assist women who are primary financial support for their families, by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Other programs include the Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls program, the Stop Trafficking Project, Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, and the Violet Richardson Award.

Learn more about Soroptimist International of the Americas.

International

Soroptimist International was founded in 1921 as a global volunteer service for women with almost 66,000 members in 118 countries worldwide. Soroptimist International also offers Associate Membership and E-Clubs.

Soroptimist International has special consultative status at the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations which gives it a voice on important discussion papers and allows them to attend the Commission of the Status of Women in New York each year to where the Soroptimist International President leads a delegation.

Please contact us for more information on joining Soroptimists, and making a difference!

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