Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in 125 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls. The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.

SI Southwest Washington chartered January 1996. Our club members live in Clark County, Multnomah County, New York City, and Orlando, Florida. We are one of two clubs in Clark County – our main distinction is that we have just one formal meeting each month. We spend most of our time together working on projects and hosting fundraising events so we can put money and efforts back into the communities we serve! Programs and services include but are not limited to:

Ø Estate Sales

Ø Northwest Coalition Against Trafficking (www.NWCAT.org)

Ø Salvation Army

Ø YWCA Clark County and SafeChoice Shelter

Ø American Cancer Society & Relay for Life

Ø Macy’s Shop for a Cause

Ø Zumba Dance & Networking Events

Ø Peace & Justice Fair & Clark County Safety Open House

Ø National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Take25 Campaign

Ø Battle of the Badges

Ø Best for Women Awards Gala (On or around International Women's Day)