Soroptimist International of Long Beach

Soroptimist Scholarship and Awards Luncheon, Long Beach, California, May 13, 2009

Women Who Make a Difference

Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB) is proud to announce outstanding women as winners in each for 2009’s Women Who Make A Difference Awards. Honorees from 2008 served as judges to choose from the nominations submitted from a variety of sources.

2009 Honorees

From left to right:

Women Making a Difference for Women: Virginia DeMoss, Director, The Found Theatre

Human Rights & Status of Women: Alyce La Violette, MA, MFS, therapist specializing in domestic violence issues.

Health: Lillian Lew, Director Families in Good Health

Education: Michelle Molina, CEO and Founder Peace Partners, Inc.

Economic and Social Development: Shirley Wild, Columnist and Founder of Steel Magnolias

International Goodwill and Understanding: Sithea San, Cambodian Community Activist

Trail Blazer Award: Beverly O’Neill

Business or Organization: National Council of Negro Women, Long Beach Chapter (Not pictured)

The Awards Luncheon was held April 4, 2009 at the Grand.
More than 400 attended the event! Read more here.

Fight Against Human Slavery
of Women and Girls

If you suspect an incident of trafficking in the United States, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center ’s 24-hour toll-free hotline number at 888-3737-888. Callers can receive a number of services including crisis intervention, urgent and non-urgent referrals, tip reporting and comprehensive anti-trafficking resources.

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