Soroptimist of the Langleys

soroptimist was formed in 1921 in oakland, california, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. our name loosely translated from latin, means best for women. a soroptimist is a leader in her community. she believe that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for all. using a three-pronged approach (awareness, advocacy and action), soroptimists identify the special needs of the community - be it a big, industrial city or a small, rural town. soroptimists then establish projects that best address these specific needs. soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. soroptimist also sponsors live your dream.org, an online community empowering offline volunteer action. the self-motivated network is made up of people who wish to support women and girls in their quest to lead bette