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SI Ukiah is extending an invitation to local businesses to participate in the Soroptimist Corporate Engagement Opportunity. A mutually beneficial program which offers businesses increased awareness and a way to strengthen their ties in our community while supporting the work
SI Ukiah does on behalf of local women and children. This type of partnership offers great potential to collectively impact many lives in our community. For details, please download the above pdf file.
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Ukiah Daily Journal 10/31/12 The members of Soroptimist International of Ukiah were pleased to present Carolyn Smith, Children's Action Committee VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), with a donation of 400 diapers for the Mendocino Diaper Depot. The Soroptimist club's mission is to support women and girls in our community through various programs and scholarships, including collecting diapers to be given to families in emergency situations and as incentives for attending parenting classes through local Family Resource Centers. The Mendocino Diaper Depot was launched one year ago by former VISTA member, Ashley Bergen, as a way to meet the basic needs of families in Mendocino County, thus decreasing the incidents of child abuse. Children's Action Committee is also working on preventative programs including parenting classes offered through Family Resource Centers such as the Arbor on Main in Ukiah. Since starting the Diaper Depot, attendance is these classes has increased by more than 100 percent. Soroptimist International of Ukiah continues to support the efforts of the Children's Action Committee and our local VISTA program. If you are interested in joining please contact siukiah@soroptimist.net If you would like more information on the Mendocino Diaper Depot please contact Carolyn at 707-467-2010 or childrensaction@rcs4kids.org Thank you
Ukiah Daily Journal 10/11/12 To The Editor: The old saying, "there's no place like home," conjures up visions of peace and tranquility when thinking of the place we call home. Unfortunately though, that saying doesn't always ring true for victims of domestic violence. One of the many services Project Sanctuary provides for these victims is transitional shelter for survivors needing an extended period of time to regroup and rebuild beyond their initial stay at the emergency safe house. Over the years, literally hundreds of clients and their families have been able to take advantage of this housing opportunity located in our two-story turn-of-the century home that was donated to the agency back in the 1980's. But hundreds of families coming and going creates a lot of wear and tear on an old building and its contents. From the floors to the ceiling, this dreary place had grown tired, worn out, dingy and very uninspiring for folks trying to start over. So a few years ago when a long term client vacated the downstairs unit after finding permanent housing, with the help of staff and volunteers we gave the place a fresh coat of paint and replaced some flooring. But then we looked at all the dilapidated, dreary stuff to go back in and we cringed. Enter the wonderful ladies of Soroptimist Yokayo Sunrise of Ukiah. When they heard of our situation, which took place around the same time our funding took a nose dive, they dove into the project with all kinds of enthusiasm to pick up where we left off. They replaced just about everything. Some things were new, like the stylish bedding sets for all three bedrooms, and some things were donated, like the slightly used furniture in terrific condition from the kind folks at Hospice. Cheery thrift store art found new life on the walls and it looked great lit up by donated lamps sitting on handsome replacement tables, next to couches with brand new matching toss pillows. New curtains were hung in every window and even the dish towels in the kitchen were replaced. These ladies found a way to make all of it look unbelievably cozy and welcoming. The detail and care they took for every corner of the space was simply amazing. So this past spring and summer we tackled the upstairs unit in the same way, fresh paint and flooring, and once again Soroptimists came through with the plan and materials to repeat the downstairs project. Together with their partners at Hospice, the entire house now looks fabulous from head to toe. It is now a real "sanctuary" for our transition clients and their families to come home to everyday for them "there's no place ike home" has new meaning again. We have some amazing service groups in this community and Soroptimists are right at the top of the list; all volunteering their time to make places like a shelter for victims of domestic violence a better place so it's fitting that I find myself writing this in October - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On behalf of Project Sanctuary, thanks to everyone at Soroptimists and Hospice from the bottom of our hearts. All of you are indeed a huge credit to this community. Dina Polkinghorne Project Sanctuary We're down to the last few days of our collection drive and still working towards our goal of 20,000 socks donated in 20 years.... That means 1,090 this year! Please keep the socks and $'s coming by sharing with others how they can help our effort to keep tootsies warm this winter. Contributions can be made through Oct. 26th. The Free Children's Health Fair, sponsored by Ukiah Valley Medical Center and Savings Bank of Mendocino County along with a coalition of area non-profit organizations, provides a great service to our community. Many smiling young faces were seen throughout the day as kids participated in activities, which included receiving a free bike helmet and riding through the bike safety course. Soroptimist International of Ukiah was pleased to provide funding towards the purchase of the helmets again this year and many of our club members enjoyed helping the day of the event.
An online community recently launched at the 2012 SIA 42nd Biennial Convention. Want to learn what it's all about? Check out this fun video and join! Then share it with friends & family interested in helping women & girls live their dreams! This initiative is sponsored by Soroptimist, an international organization working to improve the lives of women & girls. Soroptimist International of Ukiah and Yokayo Sunrise Scholarship congratulate our 2012 Award recipients! Congratulations! WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITY AWARD: - Christina Fernandez - Nikcole Whipple - Vanessa Verducci VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD: - Jacqueline Farrington - Kadilyn Murray CARRIE MINKLER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: - D'Lana Pearce VIVIAN MARTIN VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: - Rosario Mosqueda SHIRLEY GROVER LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: - Sergio Guzman Congratulations to Judy Pinto, Tami Glasco and Diana Ragan for receiving the Founder Region Fellowship Award! A Soroptimist "Fellow" is a person or club that is a member of an elite group. Every fellow named represents $1000 in donations to the Soroptimist Founder Region Fellowship Program which provides grants to women in the final phase of their doctoral degrees. Soroptimist International of Ukiah presented a total of more than $3,000 to four local organizations at their April 18, 2012 meeting. Representatives from the Cancer Resource Center, Anton Stadium, Project Sanctuary and Ukiah Dolphins Swim Team, each expressed their gratitude for the contribution and presented information to the club about how their portion of the clubs annual giving would be put to good use. ....To learn more, click on the "Making A Difference" tab and "Community Giving" in the drop down box. Soroptimist International of Ukiah and Yokayo Sunrise are happy to contribute 50 handmade fleece blankets to Redwood Children's Services. We'd like to thank our October guest speakers; Willow Anderson, RCS and Ashley Bergen, CAC for sharing information about the many positive ways their organizations support the youth in our community. |
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