Soroptimists’ Celebration of Courage shines spotlight on domestic violence

Soroptimists’ Celebration of Courage shines spotlight on domestic violence

The Celebration of Courage on Sunday at the Rancho Bernardo Inn raised a record-setting profit of around $240,000 to help rescue and empower women and girls, according to initial estimates. “Our best year to date. We can save so many lives with this money,” said MaryBeth Furlano from Poway Soroptimists, who co-chaired the fundraiser with North San Diego Soroptimists Debby Swanson, Shelley Dugan and Poway Soroptimist Michelle Gaylord. Shanie Lafl…

Soroptimist International Swallows are ready to soar high! | News | Blog | Events | Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)

A new chapter in women’s empowerment has begun in Wigan with the official chartering of Soroptimist International Swallows (SI Swallows), a dynamic new club dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and beyond. The official charter ceremony was attended by Ruth Healey, SIGBI President, The Mayor of Wigan, Cllr Debbie Parkinson,  local businesses, dignitaries and representative from Soroptimist International Great…