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WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 15
“Growing up with parents who did not make it past middle school has made it even harder to imagine that I will get to reach my dreams, but I will try my hardest. Studies have shown that having a parent with a degree will make their children more likely to get a degree as well, and I hope that it is true, so that my children can have a brighter and better start than me.”

                                     
  --Maria, 2023 Live Your Dream Award Recipient, who is using her award to advance her education in computer science and information technology 

For more information about Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards, click HERE or email us at silascruces@soroptimist.net

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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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2024 Dream It Be It Conference



Equipping Girls for Success 

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The future started on April 20 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.

 



INVESTING IN DREAMS
In 2023, we made incredible strides in encouraging women and girls to reach their full potential.  As we grew our programs, more women and girls were given the opportunity to start a new chapter in life. This year, through our Live Your Dream Awards program, we were able to provide financial support for eight local women who, despite personal obstacles, are determined to complete education or training that leads to a better future for themselves and their families. Through our Dream It, Be It program, we helped put more than 50 girls on the path to success in education and careers beyond high school. We also awarded scholarships to three of our Dream It, Be It program participants who graduated from high school and are pursuing career education at community college and university.

Will you help us continue to invest in the dream of young women and girls?

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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. 

[Listen to the October 2019 interview on QueTal 101.5 FM]

OUR PROGRAMS ARE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF GENEROUS GRANTS AND DONATIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING: 

    
                    

Dori-Joe Farm

AND OTHER DONORS LIKE YOU!

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


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