Soroptimist International of Davis presents

Gather for Good

Thank you for participating in Gather for Good, SI Davis’ Women’s History Month Fundraiser! 

For the month of March, Soroptimist International of Davis is fundraising with the help of partner establishments in Davis. Your purchase at these restaurants and bars will go toward funding our crucial programs benefiting women and girls in our community.

 

Join Us

Make a purchase at these locations during these times to help support SI Davis’ programs. Be sure to mention “SI Davis” or the “Gather for Good” event to make sure we get credit!

Soroptimists meeting at Symposium Pizza in Davis for a Business Meeting

Who We Are

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement founded in 1921 working together to transform the lives of women and girls through education and economic empowerment on a local, national, and international scale. We are a network of 76,000 members in over 120 countries and territories and have General Consultative Status with the UN regarding women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Davis (SI Davis), founded in 1954, is an active, tight-knit nonprofit composed of women from all walks of life who are devoted to doing good in our community, especially for women and girls.

Our Programs

Your Support Makes THE Difference

We pride ourselves on our experienced board and being good stewards of our funds. Here’s a look at some of our club’s programs:

Live Your Dream Education & Training Awards for Women®

Every year, SI Davis gives individual cash grants of up to $5,000 to women who serve as financial head of household (i.e. works to support dependents) while concurrently pursuing an education, including undergraduate degrees, trade schools, and certification programs.

Live Your Dream Education & Training Awards for Women®
Dream It Be It Career support for girls at Martin Luther King, Jr. High

Dream It, Be It Career Support™

Since 2015, SI Davis has partnered with Martin Luther King, Jr. High School in Davis, providing a career development program for its students. Our focus is on career building, social-emotional learning, and hearing from career speakers from our community.

Anti-Trafficking

Human trafficking is a regional issue that SI Davis has been grappling with for some time. Our committee has worked hard over the years to assemble “rescue backpacks” to distribute to local hospitals and law enforcement for women and girls who have been rescued from trafficking situations. They contain clothes, hygiene products, blankets, and resources. These backpacks are often the only belongings the women and girls have at the time of being rescued.

Soroptimists holding assembled backpacks for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, given at Empower Yolo and Sutter Health emergency rooms.

Live Your Dream Lavender Lemonade

Named after one of our signature programs, the Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women®

Order this non-alcoholic drink all month long at Woodstock’s!

  • Lemon juice
  • Water
  • Lavender syrup
  • Sprig of dried lavender and slice of lemon for garnish

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Interested in Learning More?

RSVP for one of our Wednesday afternoon lunch meetings or a Wednesday evening business meeting.

Own a Downtown Davis Restaurant or Bar?

Participate in Gather for Good or other fundraising partnerships! Contact president-elect Maggie Memmott by clicking the button below.

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education + training awards for women®
application portal is now open!

Are you or do you know:

  • a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents…
  • who is attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program…
  • and who has financial need?

Apply for the Live Your Dream Awards! This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.

Click Apply Now → Start My Application. Fill in the form, then choose “95616” for your ZIP Code and “Davis, CA” as your club!

The deadline to apply is November 15, 2023!