​Soroptimist Dream Programs

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award assists women who are the primary source of financial support for their families by providing resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment potential. Since 1972, about $30 million in grants have been awarded to assist tens of thousands of women to achieve their dreams. 
Please submit applications to soroptimistlj@gmail.com 
with subject "LYD Applicant."
Dream It, Be It is a program that empowers girls to pursue their career goals. An annual one day conference for 10th and 11th grade girls provides them access to professional role models, career education and the resources to plan a successful future. A committee of girls from La Jolla area high schools join with SI club members to plan and be a part of the conference presentations. 


Violet Richardson Award

The Violet Richardson Award recognizes and honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. Applications are distributed through the La Jolla area high schools in the fall of each academic year. The winning recipient receives a cash award for herself as well as a donation for the charity of her choice. Click below to complete an application. 
Please submit applications to soroptimistlj@gmail.com 
with subject "VRA Applicant."
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Live Your Dream First Place Winner Wilnisha Sutton with President, Kate Woods, and LYD Committee Chair, Jackie Young