Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is a service organization of business and professional women committed to enhancing the quality of life for women and girls in Saratoga County, as well as the nation and the world. Each year we distribute proceeds from our fundraising efforts to non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and youth in Saratoga County.
Our fundraising events, Cabin Fever and the Secret Garden Tour help fund local service projects including Domestic Violence Services. We award grants to women to help upgrade their employment status and to further their education, and to youth, recognizing their contributions to their homes, schools, and communities.
Ruby Award Nominations: Deadline April 15, 2010 The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women (formerly the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award) acknowledges women who, through their personal or professional activities, work to improve the lives of women and girls.
These women have identified and focused on a need in their communities, which has significantly contributed to the improvement of women and girls lives. A woman may be nominated for a lifetime of good work, but the majority of the work should have occurred within the past two years. This $500 award will be paid to the volunteer organization on behalf of the winner of this award.
Fund Distribution Grants: Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is now accepting funding requests from organizations that serve the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County. Grants are typically awarded for programmatic, start-up, or capital projects. The application deadline is January 31, 2010.
The funding criteria are as follows: * organization must be in or serve the needs of citizens of Saratoga County * project must benefit quality of life for women and girls in Saratoga County * consideration is given to number of people served * individual endeavors i.e. pageants/competitions are not funded
If you are a 501 (c) (3), a copy of your organization’s IRS verification of tax exempt status, including your tax ID number, will be requested. If your organization does not have tax exempt status, grants will be limited to under $600 and a taxpayer ID will be required.
In 2009, $10,500 was awarded to twelve local organizations including Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council, Bridging People and Places, Franklin Community Center, Girl Scout Troop 3679, Junior Achievement of NENY, League of Women Voters, Literacy NENY, Planned Parenthood, Race Track Literacy, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Saratoga Center for the Family, and Saratoga Rowing.
For more information, contact Nancy Trimbur, Fund Distribution Chair at ntrimbur@nycap.rr.com. Funds will be distributed in April of 2010. Fund Distribution Application..
Soroptimist Live Your Dream Campaign inspires women and girls to live their dreams and encourages them to pass on their good fortune to others.
Soroptimist inspires women and girls to live their dreams and encourages them to pass on their good fortune to others.
Contact us: Soroptimist International of Saratoga County PO Box 1074 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Email: soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com
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Ruby Award Nominations: Deadline April 15, 2010
Soroptimist inspires women and girls to live their dreams and encourages them to pass on their good fortune to others.