The contributions made to Soroptimist International of Auburn are used to improve the lives of Woman and Girls both in our local community and around the world. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Please see our Scholarships and Awards section for scholarships offered annually.
Reaching out with donations and support locally:
Acres of Hope Auburn Area Christmas Basket Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Auburn Senior Center Blossom Place Community Improvement / Parks & Recreation Confluence High School Forgotten Soldier Program Meals on Wheels of Placer County Placer High School Placer Women’s Center (now Peace for Families) and the Receiving Home Sierra Community College Stand Up Placer
While we are proud that our hard work paid off, it is important to remember what this campaign was really about: protecting California's women and children and helping the survivors of this terrible crime.
In the coming months and years, the changes brought by Proposition 35 will send a clear message that California will not tolerate this tragedy. The human traffickers and perpetrators of this most heinous crime will be stopped, and survivors will be given the services and support that they deserve.
Passing Prop 35 proves that we live in the kind of California that we dreamed about: a California that will stand up to injustice and protect those we love and care about. The survivors, the parents and everyone across our state who has been touched by human trafficking can take solace in the knowledge that California voters are on their side and simply will not tolerate this crime any longer.
Internationally
As our name states, we are a part of an International Organization. Since our chartering, we have been involved in, not only local projects, but international projects as well. We held a friendship link with Soroptimist International of Kyoto-Tokyo in Japan to collectively support Soroptimist International. We participated in a 10-year project in Kenya, East Africa which included aid to nurse/midwifes and support of local scholarships. We supported Uganda Aids Relief through partnership with TASO, an international aids organization. We were an advocate of a Tobacco Free Initiative in partnership with our Friendship Link Club and an International Defense Fund.
We are proud to have participated in the “Poco’s Panties” Project for H.E.A.R.T. [Heath Education Africa Resource Team] in partnership with the Sierra Nevada Region and Hanes Corporation.
For our international efforts, our club has twice been awarded the prestigious Kissinger International Award named for Past International President Dottie Kissinger.