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Soroptimist International of Corona has served the community of Corona, California since 1947. We are one club of 60 in the Golden West Region (GWR). The Golden West Region is one of the 28 regions that makeup Soroptimist International of Americas. Our mission is “to improve the lives of women and girls, through programs leading to social and economic empowerment”. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our club is involved in projects at three separate levels:

  • Local service projects:

Dreams & Decisions:

Held on the first Saturday in March, this is Soroptimist International of Corona’s premier service project. A full day of fun and inspiration designed exclusively for 7th and 8th grade girls, it helps them to focus on their goals, hopes and dreams while also enlightening them on the pitfalls that can easily distract, derail and destroy those goals. Volunteers needed! Free to attendees. Click here to see a snapshot of the event!

Scholarship Programs:
Each spring, our club awards a scholarship to a graduating senior girl at each of the local high schools. We choose a young woman who may not necessarily be at the “top of their class”, but shows strength in community service. We also provide incentives for community services by honoring an 8th grade girl at each intermediate school with a cash award. We present two endowed scholarships to women attending Norco College. 

Scholarship winners click here
 for instructions on submitting enrollment verification. 


Live Your Dream Education and Training Award
 

The  Live Your Dream Education and Training Award program assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Formerly known as the Women's Opportunity Award, this program was retooled in 2013 to guarantee that each club makes a three year commitment to the winner. It is not simply awarding money to a worthy recipient. Our club is vested in the woman who receives our award by checking up on her regularly, providing funds when needed, and including her in our regular activities. Application period ends in November.

 
Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It

This program helps high-school age girls take control of their lives and live their dreams.  It provides girls with access to professional role models, career education and the resources to live their dreams. This program is designed to ensure all girls, especially those who don't have access to mentors in their lives, have the opportunity to discover the education and training they need to reach their full potential and live their dreams. The workshop is held in the Fall at Norco College. Registration is primarily done through high schools in the Corona-Norco Unified School District.   

 

  • International programs:

 

 

 Stop Trafficking

The goal of Soroptimists STOP Trafficking is to raise awareness about sex trafficking. To that end, Soroptimist has developed a card that provides information about the sex trafficking of women and girls. The information is provided in a simple and powerful way that will encourage readers to get involved by visiting the SIA web site to learn more about how to end sex trafficking. The cards are designed to be handed out at any time of the year, but especially on December 2nd the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and/or January 11th the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness (U.S. only).


Live Your Dream 
LiveYourDream.org, is an online community empowering offline volunteer action. The self-motivated network is made up of people who wish to support women and girls in their quest to lead better lives, while gaining inspiration in their own lives. Members of the free online community work on topics such as women's economic empowerment, ending violence against women, human trafficking, and more. They also have access to inspirational articles, tips, and blogs that can help them live their own personal dreams.



  • Assistance to community women's organizations:

We provide assistance, both in volunteer hours and financially, to local organizations with missions that align with ours. These organizations include:

Orange Grove High School Mentoring Girls Project
Corona High School Teen Parent Program
Corona High School Backpacks Program
Inspire Life Skills and Training
Home Gardens Academy After School Girls Program
Run2Rescue
Rebirth Homes
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Loma Linda Women's Vets Program
Christian Arts and Theatre
Peppermint Ridge
Shear Love
Crystal Roses

We partner with these groups, inviting them to network at our annual fundraiser and to attend our meetings with updates on their efforts to improve the lives of women and girls in our community. 

If interested in becoming a partner organization, please fill out the 2018-19 Service Fund Application