Soroptimist International
of Suburban Essex has participated in many
projects and partnerships over the years.
We have joined with the National
Council of Jewish Women in projects protecting youth from
violence through our "Loves Me- Loves Me Not"
bookmark initiative. We are in partnership
with St. Vincent Academy, Family Services League
of Essex County, the Essex County Rape Care
Center and Elder care centers in Essex County-
meeting our mission to improve the lives of
women and girls in our local communities!!
This year, SISE has
outlined an exciting calendar of events for the
coming club year. You can look at our
calendar
for specific dates!
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Partnership with St.
Vincent Academy- the Backpack Project-
supporting girls entering High School.
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Partnership with
Grandma Kares- Holiday Families
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Open Hearts to
Seniors- our Valentine’s Day project serving
elderly clients of a local Day Care facility
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Partnership with
the Essex County Family Services League and the Rape Care
Center-
-
providing comfort kits for victims
-
providing
active volunteer Rape Care Client Advocates
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Partnership with
Bloomindales-
The Shopping Benefit- an effort to generate
donations to 510 C 3 organizations.
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Making a Difference
for Women- March 17, 2010 We will celebrate
Women’s History Month and honor a local
woman who has made a difference for women
and girls in our community.
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Woman’s Opportunity
Award- From now until December 15th,
we will work to identify women who are
trying to improve their lives through
education. We provide a grant to the winner
and submit her name for region and possibly
Federation awards. Total awards can exceed
$10,000.
-
Violet Richardson
Award- From now until December 15th,
we will identify girls age 14-17 who
demonstrate their willingness to volunteer
in their local communities in order to
improve the lives of others. Winners will
receive a donation to their local charity
and will be submitted for potential Region
and Federation recognition.
We will need to raise
funds to meet our ambitious goals. In
addition with our partnership with
Bloomingdales, we have
planned 2 fund raising events for this year.
·
A night at the Races- October 17th
· Fundraising
event/Silent Auction- April 25th,
2010
And we will join other
Soroptimist Clubs in district, regional,
Federation and International conferences.
·
District I Meeting-Staten Island- Oct. 24,
2009
·
Spring Conference- North Atlantic Region
meeting- April 30-May2 Harrisburg PA
·
41st Biennial Convention- SIA-
San Francisco, CA July 7-10, 2010
·
SI International Convention- Montreal
Canada July 2011 (dates TBA)
