"Improving the Lives of Women and Girls, in Local Communities and Around the World"
Optimism fills the Tuesday meetings at Soroptimist International of Hanford. For over fifty years, members have shared their goals, their achievements, and their energy to make a difference for women and children who live in Hanford and Kings County.
Community support for the club has been steadfast even in tough economic times. We are grateful to all the individuals and businesses that donate time, services, or money so that we can continue to reach out to those in need.
Please visit our awards and program pages to see how your support
impacts our community. If you are interested in becoming a member please join us
for a meeting;
you can make a difference too!
Soroptimist Vision & Mission
Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for business and professional women, working together to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International strives to be a global voice for women through awareness, advocacy and action with almost 95,000 members in nearly 120 countries. The organization which was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, is committed to serving local, national and international communities, and participates in decision-making at all levels of society. The word Soroptimist is coined from the Latin words soror and optima, and loosely translated as "best for women."
Vision
Be the voluntary service organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.
We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our communities, Together, we will:
- improve the lives of women and girls
- help women achieve economic and political equality
- serve as a global voice for women
- provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
- enhance world peace and understanding
Mission and Core Purpose
To improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
Core Values
Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:
- international goodwill and understanding
- volunteer action
- leadership development
- fellowship and diversity
Meetings:
Tuesdays at 12 Noon
Comfort Inn
10 N. Irwin St.
Hanford, CA 93230
email us at sihanford@soroptimist.net for more information.
Click here for Membership Application
View the video below to take a closer look at our mission and what
our organization does for our community.
