Our Local Programs
  • Senior Stars - Event held in May which provides low income women residing in
    subsidized housing a day of food, games, prizes and entertainment.

  • Live Your Dream Student Art Contest  -- more information to come
Community Service Programs
Soroptimist International
of Greater Las Vegas
Our Federation Programs
  • Women's Opportunity Awards
    This program provides cash grants for head-of-household women seeking to improve
    their lives with the help of additional education and training.  The cash awards can be
    used for books, child care, transportation or any other expense that will help a woman
    reach her educational goal.  The program begins on the club level, where award
    amounts vary.  Club-level recipients become eligible for additional awards at other
    levels of the organization.  Three finalists receive grants of $10,000 from Soroptimist
    International of the Americas.  Click here for more information and application.
                           

  • Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award
    Named for the president of the first Soroptimist club, the Soroptimist Violet Richardson
    Award honors girls who are making a difference through volunteer service. Each year,
    Soroptimist clubs honor girls who donate their time and energy to causes that make
    the community and world a better place. The program begins on the Soroptimist club
    level, with club recipients becoming eligible for additional awards at other levels of the
    organization. One winner is chosen to receive a finalist award, which includes a
    contribution of $2,500 to the charitable organization of the recipient's choice.  
    Applications are due December 1.  Click her for more information and application.
                           

    This award acknowledges women who are working to improve the lives of women and
    girls through their personal or professional activities. Their efforts help to promote the
    issues that are important to the Soroptimist organization. Honorees are women who
    have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls. Examples of the type of
    work honored include: spearheading an effort to open a domestic violence shelter,
    working to secure health services for low-income women, starting a mentoring
    program for at-risk girls, or lobbing companies to provide on-site child care. The
    program enables local Soroptimist clubs and the Soroptimist organization to thank
    these women and encourage others to explore ways to assist women and girls. The
    program begins on the club level, where the type of recognition varies. Award winners
    at the club level are eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization.
    The finalist receives a $5,000 donation to the charitable organization of her choice.  
    Click here for more information and application.

  • Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence
    In 1994, Soroptimist International of the Americas made the prevention of domestic
    violence an organizational focus. Each year, on November 25 (the International Day to
    Eliminate Violence Against Women), members participate in the Soroptimist
    Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence. The campaign targets domestic
    abuse as a workplace concern. Domestic violence is a workplace issue because it
    affects both women and business, as most women work and they do not leave abuse
    behind while at the workplace. Abusers often harass their partners at work. In worse
    case scenarios, abusers come to the workplace and threaten their partners and their
    co-workers. As business and professional women, Soroptimists are in a position to
    educate people in the workplace that women have the right to live free from violence.
    Each year, Soroptimists distribute thousands of hotline cards, and hold lectures and
    events to raise awareness about domestic violence as a workplace concern. In
    addition, members encourage places of business to adopt formal guidelines
    designed to protect employees and (their co-workers) from domestic violence
    situations. The campaign earned an Award of Excellence from the American Society of
    Association Executives and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Allies
    Against Violence Award.
Service Programs
Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization
for business and professional women
who work to improve the lives of women and girls.