Soroptimist International of Novato
Improving the lives of women and girls - in local communities and around the world.
About Soroptimist
MISSION: Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of Novato is an association of business and professional women interested in projects that better the lives of women and girls on a local, national and international level. We are one small local organization in the company of [...]
Fundraisers
Annual Spring Fashion Show
Soroptimist International of Novato annually presents a very special event—its Spring luncheon, fashion show, and silent auction. This festive event is held on a Springtime Saturday at the Margaret Todd Center in Novato. A delicious lunch combined with a choreographed fashion show promises a … [Read More...]
Llama Beans Sale
“Llama beans” are the ultimate organic gardening fertilizer Llama beans are the natural output of llamas—in short, llama poop. Llama beans are one of the most desirable organic fertilizers available. They are organic, can be spread right on the garden without composting, have a compact … [Read More...]
Lobster Sale
Soroptimist members annually sell live Maine lobsters flown in specially to us for distribution. If you prefer cooked lobsters, we will arrange for them to be cooked. This event usually happens in October of each year. Plan that special weekend around a lobster dinner with your family and … [Read More...]
Our Projects
Gilead House
Gilead House is a faith-based transitional home for single mothers in need located in Novato, California. Soroptimist International of Novato is a major supporter of this program that is designed to provide local women with not only housing, but also … [Read More...]
Violet Richardson Award
Soroptimist International of Novato awards $500 annually to a young woman engaged in volunteer action within her community or school. This award is in honor of the president of the first Soroptimist club, Violet Richarson, a woman of action, whose … [Read More...]
Women’s Opportunity Awards
Soroptimist International of Novato awards $1,000 annually to a woman who has primary financial responsibility for her family and is seeking to improve her economic status by gaining additional skills, training or education. Eligibility requirements … [Read More...]
Founder Region Fellowship
The mission of Founder Region Fellowship is to advance the status of women. This will be accomplished through financial support to women in the last year of their doctoral degree. A by-product of this support is affirmation of the importance of the … [Read More...]
Sounding Board
Sounding Board
SOUNDING BOARD is a live television program produced and directed completely by club members of Soroptimist International of Novato. You can view archived editions of our SOUNDING BOARD programs on our special YouTube Channel! A special Sounding … [Read More...]
Happenings
Soroptimist International of Novato Wins $10,000 Grant for Gilead House
Soroptimist International of Novato is delighted to announce that our federation organization, Soroptimist International of the Americas, has awarded a $10,000 grant to our local club to help Gilead House furnish the kitchen of their new home. In … [Read More...]
