INSPIRING OUR YOUTH/EMPOWERING OUR YOUNG WOMEN
http://4brant.com/2019/03/inspiring-our-youth-empowering-young-women/?fbclid=IwAR1Us2oFJAgxd76matB_dPSMmOoZD0ivIJukdIWVfoyLO4SGagcqsD2cYrw
A beautiful write up about our upcoming event- have you signed your daughter up yet? Have you signed up? It’s sure to be a great event! John, the photographer from 4brant.com, thought our event was going to do great work. He shared with the girls a personal story about why our club meant something to him, and thanked the girls for focusing on themselves:).
To register for this FREE event click here https://www.cognitoforms.com/SoroptimistInternationalOfGrandErie/DREAMITBEIT2019REGISTRATIONFORM
SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUNTEER AWARD
We are looking for secondary school girls who have gone above and beyond the compulsory volunteer hours. Are you that girl? Tell us about your volunteerism. We are offering 2 awards of $250 each. One to a girl in the Grand Erie District School Board and one to a girl in the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.
To apply click here:
Deadline to apply is April 30, 2019
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CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRL’S CONFERENCE HAPPENING ON APRIL 6, 2019
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SoroptimistInternationalOfGrandErie/DREAMITBEIT2019REGISTRATIONFORM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Who We Are 
Soroptimist International of Grand Erie, chartered in 2014, serves the communities of Brant County, City of Brantford, Norfolk County and Six Nations of the Grand River.
The name ‘Soroptimist’ means “best for women”. Soroptimist are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.
Soroptimist is an international organization for women who volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls. There are almost 80,000 Soroptimist in 120 countries and territories who contribute time and financial support to community based and international projects that benefit women and girls.
Our Vision
Women and girls will have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
What We Do
Soroptimist believes the most effective way to empower women and girls is by providing them with access to education. Educated women and girls are far more likely to realize their potential.
Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards forWomen annuallydisburses nearly $1.9 million in education grants to more than 1,300 women who have overcome enormous personal obstacles.
Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls is Soroptimist’s newest program, providing girls with tangible strategies to accomplish their career goals.
Contact us: soroptimistgranderie@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook: granderiesoroptimist
Twitter: @SIGrandErie
