Soroptimist International of San Bernardino

WINGS (WOMEN INSPIRING AND NURTURING GIRLS TO SUCCEED)

Launched in 2001 as Soroptimist International of San Bernardino's main service project, WINGS brings together local high school girls annually for a half day conference for the purpose of inspiring young women to become leaders in our community.  Topics for this conference have included self-esteem, interview and business skills, mentoring, personal finances and budgeting, peer pressure, professional attire, importance of community service, and etiquette.  If you wish to attend this workshop, donate, or to learn more, please use the contact form. 

WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITY AWARD

The Women's Opportunity Award was established by Soroptimist International of the Americas in 1972 for the purposes of supporting women in entering or re-entering the workforce through advancement in education and training needed to improve their employment status -- an opportunity they may not have had previously, whether due to economic or social barriers. 

Awards are given to women-headed households who provide the primary financial support to the family and are attending -- or have been accepted to -- a college, university, or trade / vocational program, with a goal to further their career goals.  Finalists may advance to the Golden West Region and Federation for further recognition.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR WOMEN

Honoring the women who improve lives for women and girls in our community, the Making a Difference for Women Award honors a woman each year who is viewed by her peers to advance women and girls through her professional or volunteer activities.

VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD

Named for the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Violet Richardson Award annually honors young women (between 14 and 17 years of age) who are making a difference through volunteer service directed toward making the community a better place.  Local awardees may become eligible to receive additional awards at other club levels of the organization.

OTHER SERVICE PROJECTS

Examples of projects SI of San Bernardino has contributed to in the past or continues to support include:

• American Cancer Society

• The Children's Fund

• City of San Bernardino Libraries

• CSUSB, Woman Athletics

• Fashion Design Institute for Schools

• San Bernardino City Unified School District, Music Student

• Option House

• Ronald McDonald House

• Salvation Army

• San Bernardino High School Community Scholarship Fund

• San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services

• Stars Girls Softball Team

• YWCA

Our Soroptimists have also supported various International and Federation ventures (e.g., providing artificial limbs to landmine victims and advocating for the immediate removal of these land mines; assisting women victims of war, and sustaining worldwide literacy programs).  Our current project is Project Sierra; more information can be found on the Soroptimist International of the Americas website.