Avys Hathaway Scholarship Endowment Award
This award, in honor of Avys Hathaway, a dedicated Soroptimist Seattle member, is unique to the Seattle club. The $5,000 award is granted to a woman who is the head of household, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, who live in the Puget Sound region. Application deadline is November 15, each year as funds allow. Follow instructions to apply
Live Your Dream! Award
This award provides monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. Each year, more than $2.4 million in education grants are awarded to over 1,500 women, worldwide, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles. Soroptimist Seattle-Metro gives awards based on the need and quality of the application. The SISM club award is $5,000. Winners at the club level are automatically considered for the regional level award. Award amounts vary. Application deadline is November 15th. For more information and to apply, please visit: Soroptimist.org
Dream it. Be it.
Career Support for Girls
This program is focused on giving girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.
In 2026, SISM partnered with a local Seattle-area high school to support teen moms. Details of this program to be shared in the coming months.
Community Awards
Each year our Club evaluates local non-profits whose mission aligns with ours and is making a difference in the Seattle community. Then, we chose an organization to support, either monetarily, as funds allow, or with our time and talent.
Past community award winners have included:
WELD - housing, employment, & training for those transitioning back into society after incarceration
REST - Real Escape from Sex Trade
The Bridge - transitional housing for young adults
Youth Care - working toward ending youth homelessness
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Holiday Giving Program
During the holidays, SISM partners with the City of Seattle, Aging and Disability Services to provide holiday gifts for disadvantaged senior women. Our personal touches to make the gifts special enrich their holidays and are hand-delivered. For over 20 years, this holiday program has been providing gifts for senior women in need in our community.