Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB) is a volunteer service organization for
business and professional women who work to improve the lives of
women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
In addition to the community gifts listed above, SILB will have a limited sum each year to distribute to nonprofit or public benefit organizations for worthy projects that improve the quality of life in our community. Grant application guidelines are outlined below.
Soroptimist International
of Long Beach has an ongoing commitment to the following
projects:
Scholarships |
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- Gladdes B. Neff Soroptimist Scholarship Fund - Scholarships for students at California State University Long
Beach in the last year of study for a degree in a health care
field.
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- Helen Diamond Soroptimist Scholarship - A grant from Women in Management allows us to give a $2,500 award to a business student at California State University Long Beach or Long Beach City College. Please click the link to find application materials.
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Katherine White, M.D. Scholarship - Honors Dr. Katherine White, a dedicated leader in Soroptimist International of Long Beach for 42 years. The honoree is a student who has successfully overcome personal adversity and is also a prior Soroptimist scholarship winner.
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- S-Club Continuing Education Award -
an on-going recognition of senior “S” Club members, who while maintaining satisfactory academic standards, have contributed significantly to their schools, communities and clubs. Please click the link to find application materials.
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- Scholarships – Scholarships for students at Long Beach City College, high school students, and Women in Philanthropy at California State University, Long Beach.
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Cash Awards |
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Women's
Opportunity Award - Cash grants for women heads of
households, seeking to improve their employment status by
gaining additional education and skills. Please click the link to find application materials.
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- Violet Richardson Award - Cash grants recognizing high
school girls who volunteer in their community. Please click the link to find application materials.
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- Meals on Wheels of Long Beach - Meal
delivery to elderly & disabled homebound persons
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Awards of Excellence |
The Soroptimist Women
Who Make A Difference Awards and the Ruby Award - Recognition for women and organizations that advance the status of women and girls.
Please click the link to find application materials. |
Community Service Projects |
- Breast Cancer Awareness - Promotes awareness, early detection, prevention, & follow-up
treatment for breast cancer.
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- Literacy – Donations of books, including biographies of famous women, to local libraries, schools, and extended care facilities.
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- Shopping
with Soroptimists - For women who are entering or
re-entering the workforce: outfitting women for work
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- Helping Hands – Assists victims of domestic violence
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