Empowerment
Soroptimist Clubs Of North San Diego And Poway
COMING TOGETHER TO EMPOWER WOMEN TRANSITIONING OUT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS
Soroptimist International is a worldwide philanthropic organization of women whose mission of “ Investing in Dreams ” is accomplished through local club programs leading to social and economic empowerment for women and girls . In 1997 , the Soroptimist Clubs of North San Diego and Poway teamed up to create a Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program . This program for survivors of domestic violence moves families from dependency and abuse to a safe , self-sustaining life by providing 12 months of housing , mentorship , and financial help . Since the program began in 1997 , 79 Moms and 187 children have successfully graduated to live independent lives . The need in our community is now greater than ever .
Soroptimist supports many programs including Through the Live Your Dream where grants are provided to women who provide the primary financial support for their families . These grants give the women resources they need to improve their education , skills , and employment prospects . The Dream It , Be It program reaches girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success . “ The program has given the girls the opportunity to open their minds and view their future differently . I experienced the change in them from day one to the end of the program ,” shared America Briseno of ASES Meadowbrook Middle School .
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