 | Soroptimist International of Anacortes Empowering Women and Girls |  |
Grants & Projects After paying expenses, all proceeds from sales at Soroptimist of Anacortes Thrift Shop 501(c)(3) are donated to Non-Profit charitable organizations. These proceeds, along with other donations, help fund Soroptimist International of Anacortes (SIAnacortes) Scholarships, Awards, and Grants to both local community and international charities that benefit women & girls. SIAnacortes also funds Major Projects– programs or projects requiring more than $5000 which will have a long-term impact on the lives of women & girls in our local community or internationally. Non-Profit Organizations That We Regularly Support Include: Anacortes Family Center Boys and Girls Club of Anacortes CCS Farmworker Center (Mount Vernon, WA) Friendship House (Mount Vernon, WA) Meals on Wheels of Anacortes Salvation Army of Anacortes Anacortes Senior Center St. Vincent de Paul Hospice of the Northwest Grant Applications Recently Received and Funded Include: Skagit Adult Day Care for People with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Anacortes Schools Foundation/Fidalgo Reading is Fundamental STEPS Early Intervention Program Birth to Three Years (Skagit County) Recent Major Projects: Sunflower F.U.N.D. Supporting Women & Girls in Ukraine Discovery Early Learning Childcare Center (Anacortes) Youthnet Foster Care (Skagit County) Island Hospital Foundation: Biliblankets for Island Hospital Birth Center (Anacortes) In addition, SIAnacortes also maintains independent Committees of Service that focus on specific topics such as Human Rights/Status of Women, Economic & Social Development, Domestic Violence and more. These independent committees are able to make small donations (under $5000) to support organizations & charities that exemplify our club’s mission of service to women & girls (a grant application is not required). |
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