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In 1921, a group of women in Oakland, California, conceived a club for women whose purpose was to promote and advance the best for women: SOROPTIMIST.
On November 14, 1942, the Soroptimist International of Martinez club was chartered, bringing support and empowerment to generations of women and girls in Martinez and our surrounding areas. Our club members are proud to be continuing this 82-year legacy, and are thankful to all of you for your steadfast support!
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SI/Martinez Celebrates 82 Years!
SI/Martinez Celebrates 82 Years!
It is a gift that women give to themselves: the chance to experience friendship and fun! We hope you have fun exploring our website, learning more about Soroptimist, how we choose our programs of services and what successes we enjoy!
Soroptimist membership celebrates the unique power of women
Our Mission
Our Mission
OurValues
OurValues
Our Vision
Our Vision
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
Gender Equality; Empowerment
Education; Diversity & Fellowship
We currently have 20 members and meet the second Monday of each month at the IBEW Local 302 Hall on Arnold Drive in Martinez. This year, we participated in the Alhambra High School Homecoming parade as "Fairy Godmothers", tabled at the Martinez Open Air Market, attended the District I/II Meeting, and inducted new members at our annual summer retreat! Our Bingo Blast fundraiser in November was a huge success. The money raised will fund scholarship awards for local women and girls who will be recognized in the spring at our annual Awards Tea. Our year culminates at our Regional Conference in May when all the clubs join to celebrate and congratulate the various program awards recipients!
Through the Soroptimist Year
Our Soroptimist Programs
These Federation and Region Programs are our main focus for fundraising.
We have several more scholarships and awards given to our local highschools and community leaders.
Visit our Programs page to discover more about Soroptimist giving in the community of Martinez and how your donations support our mission to improve the lives of women and girls.