Soroptimist International of Boise

Soroptimist International of the Americas

Projects

All Things Are Possible:  Semi-monthly self-esteem workshops for 6th grade girls in the Boise Public School system conducted by Soroptimist members during the school year.  It is a program designed to promote self-esteem to area sixth grade girls, covering various topics such as journalizing, goal setting and community service.

Oldsters Project:

Oldsters Mission Statement:  Through commitment to service, our mission is to be a liaison between the community and seniors in need, to provide a support network which distributes community contributions.

A yearly Holiday tradition where the Boise club collects and publishes a gift "wish list" from residents of Boise's nursing homes.  Soroptimist coordinates community support in providing Holiday gifts to seniors who would otherwise not receive needed items.  The gifts furnished by the community are sorted and distributed by Boise members to the nursing homes.

Foster Children Holiday Project and Special Needs Fund:   A yearly Holiday tradition where the Boise club collects and publishes a gift "wish list" from Health & Welfare for local foster children.  Soroptimist coordinates community support in providing Holiday gifts for the foster children who would otherwise not receive needed items.  The gifts furnished by the community are sorted and distributed by Health & Welfare.   Soroptimist also provides on-going financial assistance to foster families for services and items that Health & Welfare may not be able to furnish.  These requests are made to Soroptimist by Health & Welfare as needs arise.

International Goodwill & Understanding:  Members correspond with our friendship links and support each other's projects.  Our two friendship links are:

        Bingley, England

        Lund, Sweden

Other Projects:  The club also participates in Region, Federation and International projects.

2007-2011 Project Sierra: a Family and a Future: The project will support women caring for children in extreme poverty and provide a caring secure family home for children who are alone or at risk of abandonment.  This is the quadrennial project.

December 10th Appeal:  The 2007 project is Restoring dignity.  Soroptimist International is partnering with Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund, a registered charity dedicated to supporting the work of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital.  Soroptimists will work in partnership with the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital who will apply Soroptimist donations to help fund the Desta Mender village to help those women with fistulas who cannot be completely cured and need ongoing medical care and to encourage independence and improve the morale and self-esteem of the permanent residents of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital.