Soroptimist International of the Tricities

soroptimist international (si) of the tricities serves the communities of port moody, coquitlam and port coquitlam. we are part of soroptimist international; a global volunteer organization of 76,000 working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. we have a membership of 50 dedicated volunteers, and our community impact has grown enormously since our inception 17 years ago. our club is solely volunteer-driven, and the tri cities chamber of commerce honoured us with the prestigious award of not-for-profit of the year in february 2016. our mandate is to educate, enable, and empower girls and women. our broad community impact includes such programs as: a warm place for women - a monthly event providing meals, friendship, education, clothing and household items to 900+ vulnerable women and their children annually bea's kloset - a free "store" for vulnerable girls and women leaving foster care and transition homes. client