What is Soroptimist International of Davis?
We Invest in Dreams
Hello! Welcome to our website. Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. It was founded in Oakland in 1921 by Violet Richardson, who coined the term “service club.”
SI Davis formed in 1954. We are an active group of professionals, volunteers and retirees dedicated to serving our community year-round through programs, projects and our passion for helping women and girls who need it most.
What Soroptimist International of Davis Does
If you know us at all, you know we're involved
Members of our Hands-On committee with hygiene bags assembled for Empower Yolo
Member Carol MacDonald riding the Sudwerk Beer Cart
SI Davis Past Presidents Wendy and Emily in Yokohama, Japan for the Soroptimist International of the Americas conference
Members Janice, Lea, and Andrea holding up an issue of the Davis Enterprise featuring SI Davis' fundraising efforts
Members of the SI Davis club
SI Davis Past President Wendy Weitzel with Gloria Partida, recipient of the club's annual Ruby Award, which recognizes women who have significantly aided other women and/or girls in their community and beyond, through professional or volunteer efforts.
SI Davis Members Eda and Karen W. with Davis High School Scholarship recipient
Beer + Wine Booth Fundraising at the Davis Farmers Market for community grants and programs
What Soroptimist International of Davis Supports
- Women and girls' access to education and career development
- Nonprofit projects that will make a big impact on local women and girls
- Survivors of human trafficking and sex slavery
- A whole lot more!
Our Vision
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
Our Mission
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Our Core Values
- Gender Equality: Women and girls live free from discrimination.
- Empowerment: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.
- Education: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.
- Diversity & Fellowship: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.
Support Soroptimist International of Davis
There are many forms of giving!
If you would like to support our club and all the wonderful work we aim to do, you’re in luck! Here are a few options:
Support our events
From our annual Soup Night and Silent Auction to annual film festival LunaFest, we host fundraising and community service events year-round.
Become a member
Make an immediate, positive impact on your community through hands-on projects with Soroptimist.
Make a donation
Our service programs, scholarships, and community and education grants all cost money! We rely on your generous contributions to fund many of our projects.
Be Our Guest
Let's Get Acquainted
We meet two Wednesdays a month. We have a lunchtime meeting from 11:45 a.m. to around 12:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Typically, on the third Wednesday of the month, we meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., for a social, followed by a business meeting.
Check our club calendar to confirm meeting dates and venues.
Our meetings and events wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations of partners like University Park Inn & Suites and Strelitzia Flower Company. We thank them for their support.
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Lunch Meetings
First Wednesday of the month, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
University Inn & Suites meeting room & via Zoom
RSVP on our Contact Us page to attend!
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Evening Meetings
Third Wednesday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
University Inn & Suites meeting room & via Zoom
RSVP on our Contact Us page to attend!
