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Live Your Dream Education & Training Awards – Application Information

The Live Your Dream (LYD) Education & Training Awards is Soroptimists’ “signature” program.  It is intended to assist disadvantaged women whoprovide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. The funds may be used for any financial needs our winner has. […]

Jun 26, 2013 – Jill Andrews receives Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grant

On Jun 26, 2013, SI York Region had the pleasure of presenting Jill Andrews with the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grant.   This tablet is only for the use of men only, and not for the use of women; this jelly form of medicine can be taken with or without meal, but not with heavy, […]

Creating a Therapy Garden – Update 2013

This year, we have seen the results from our volunteer Garden Therapy Project at the Trauma Center. It was very touching when Barbara from the Trauma Center spoke to us about the impact this project had on the women who participated. I know it was a touching moment for all of us just knowing we had actually been […]

Tyra Wright-Johnson’s dream is becoming a reality

“I want to give back to my community and help women who need that extra push to gain confidence and independence. I want to show them how I made it to where I am so that they know they can do it too.”   This is Tyra Wright-Johnson’s dream. Today, that dream is becoming a […]

Rivers gives back at home, abroad

Aurora woman member of Soroptimists (By David Fleischer [Jun 28, 2012] from http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/1383899–rivers-gives-back-at-home-abroad Soroptimists. Corrinne Rivers (from left), Carla Cornwell and Sherry Harrikissoon are members of Soroptimists International of York Region. Tulsi or vaikunth is a suitable one for coughs, cold, fever, sore throat, Go Here best cheap viagra respiratory problems, etc. Prosecution in such cases requires […]

President’s Initiative – BIRTHING IN THE PACIFIC

“Although the latest UN Statistics reported a trend that there are fewer women dying from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, globally there are still 1,000 women dying a day due to pregnancy and childbirth complications. That is like two giant jumbo jets full of women crashing down daily or 41 women dying every hour and yet no one […]

16 Ways to Say NO to Violence against Women

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign runs from 25 November 10 December, and calls upon everyone to take action to end violence against women and girls. Say NO – UNiTE Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women is a social mobilization platform on ending violence against women and girls, contributing […]

December 10 – Soroptimist International President’s Appeal Day

Traditionally, SI York Region collects money for the Soroptimist International President’s Appeal at our November meeting. December 10th  is designated as the day that Soroptimist members throughout the World donate their coffee or lunch money to a project chosen by the International President.   The current President, Alice Wells, has chosen Birthing in the Pacific […]

SI Projects Around the World

Projects Soroptimist International members undertake project work at Club, Region, Federation and International level. Projects are initiated in areas where Soroptimist volunteers are available for assistance and monitoring. A ‘Friendship Link’ system encourages joint projects between clubs all over the world. Visit our Monthly Focus page to learn more about the kinds of work we […]