News Releases

University of Pennsylvania reports effects of Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards program
Release date: 3/14/13
Through access to education, program measurably improves social and economic conditions of women around the world

LiveYourDream.org Launches Campaign on International Women's Day
Release date: 3/8/13
“Buy a Brick, Build a Dream” honors women and girls and supports programs improving their lives

LiveYourDream.org wins national award
Release date: 12/5/12
LiveYourDream.org receives the 2012 MarCom Gold Award in the "Nonprofit Web Based Media" category.

Soroptimist Announces 2012 Women’s Opportunity Awards Recipients
Release date: 9/1/12
International women’s organization honors three finalists with cash grants to help achieve their educational and career goals.

Soroptimist launches new online volunteer platform
Release date: 7/20/12
LiveYourDream.org inspires people to live their dreams, while helping less fortunate women and girls to live theirs.

Soroptimist aids victims of sexual abuse following Haiti earthquake
Release date: 2/14/12
Organization presented a $50,000 Disaster Grant for Women and Girls to MADRE, an international organization that works to advance women’s rights by meeting urgent needs in communities and partnering with women to create long-term solutions to the crises women face.  

Alice Wells elected president of international women's organization
Release date: 2/10/12
Wells will serve two-year term as president of Soroptimist International, an international women’s organization with 90,000 volunteer members who work to inspire action and create opportunities to help women and girls around the world.

Soroptimist Disaster Grants aid Japan women and girls
Release date: 1/6/12
Organization addresses psychological trauma experienced by women and girls after earthquake and tsunami

Soroptimist Helps Disaster Victims in Japan
Release date: 12/19/11
Organization grants more than $66,000 to help women and girls affected by earthquake and tsunami

Soroptimist grants $60,000 to help Japan women devastated by massive earthquake and tsunami
Release date: 9/28/11
Funds will help provide recovery and support to women and girls who suffer disproportionately during times of disaster. 

Soroptimist honors women with three awards
Release date: 9/8/11
Organization announces winners of its Women's Opportunity, Ruby and Violet Richardson Awards.

Soroptimist wins national award
Release date: 8/18/11
Human Trafficking Program wins ASAE “Power of A” Silver Award

Soroptimist announces Elizabeth M. Lucas as new executive director
Release date: 8/16/11
Taking helm of international women’s organization