Our club is a part of a worldwide organization with members in 125 countries and territories. Soroptimist International (SI) is the world’s largest classified service organization for women. The organization sponsors a number of international projects designed to improve the status and conditions of women and girls throughout the world.
SILB is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax exempt organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by United States law. Our federal taxpayer ID number is 95-6120533.
Soroptimists are women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups. Members represent a wide array of professions, including doctors, attorneys, teachers, chief executive officers of companies, business owners and government officials.
A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for humankind. So can you!
Many noteworthy women have been Soroptimists, including a United States Supreme Court justice; the first woman to serve as the mayor of a large city in the United States; and the 1962 recipient of the United States President’s Award for Distinguished Civilian Service.
Soroptimist clubs accomplish their service goals based on individual community need. Members make a difference for women by concentrating on:
