Soroptimist International of Las Cruces

Thank You

We are deeply grateful to all of you who donated to our Live Your Dream Awards program on April 25, 2025 during Southern New Mexico Giving Day hosted by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. Your generosity will allow us to expand our awards program and will make a positive difference in the lives of women and their families in our community.

INTRODUCING OUR 2025 LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDEES

We are excited to introduce our 2025 Live Your Dream Awardees. This year’s nine women have overcome significant obstacles including homelessness, domestic violence, poverty or health-related issues. We honor them for their determination to pursue and complete career education programs to create financial stability and a better life for their families. In addition to their personal goals, awardees share a desire to contribute to the wellbeing of their communities.

MEET OUR 2025 AWARDEES HERE

LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARDS

Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program gives women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

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Equipping Girls for Success

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The future started on April 20, 2024 for the 24 girls who participated in our Dream it, Be It Conference on that day. They learned how to speak up for themselves, manage stress, avoid financial pitfalls, overcome gender-based obstacles to success, dress for success and more.

"Thank you Soroptimist members for putting this conference together. I loved attending the past year and today. This group has inspired me so much. I am saddened this is my last year to attend. All of you are amazing." -- Kaitlin, 2023 & 2024 Attendee

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EVERY (Founders) PENNY COUNTS! In 1943 Soroptimist clubs began collecting one penny from each member for each year of Soroptimist’s existence to help re‐establish clubs in Europe that had disbanded due to pre‐World War II political conditions and the war itself. The tradition continues today to support our global Dream Programs that improve the lives of women and girls in local communities throughout the world. Founders Pennies help create a local and global relationship between Soroptimists and the women and girls who need our support. Founders Pennies represent approximately 10% of the total $1.7 million contributed to fund our programs.

INTERNATIONAL NON PROFIT SINCE 1921
We join many of the biggest foundations such as the Clinton Global Initiative and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in putting the empowerment of women and girls front and center. Our goals also are aligned with the United Nation’s agenda for women’s equality. Soroptimist International

LOCAL FOCUS SINCE 1970 Our Mission: Empowerment through Education
Soroptimist of Las Cruces supports women's education in southern New Mexico with our Dream It, Be It Award and Live Your Dream Awards that provide financial support for educational programs beyond high school. The Dream It, Be It Career Support conference teaches high schools girls enduring life skills.

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OUR PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY GRANTS AND DONATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Dori-Joe Farm

Grant funds awarded by the Devasthali Family Foundation Fund. These funds are awarded with assistance from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.

AND OTHER DONORS LIKE YOU!

Soroptimist International of Las Cruces is a 501(c)(3) organization in Las Cruces, New Mexico. EIN: 23-7083101

Proud Member:

Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce

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