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Thank you to other Soroptimist Club members, supporters, donors, and friends who made our event a success! Special thank you to MOHAI and Executive Director, Leonard Garfield, for your unwavering support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760920589881-NRUDSSLK4ERTMVM11W21/SISM-atMOHAI-panels.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760235516-8GJKHANDB6638KP2RT6Z/*-Soroptomist-18.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760764639-M5F19SN8OLGERE4RM03U/*-Soroptomist-24.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760273459-IYQ7WEW9F9L9341N061I/*-Soroptomist-1.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760339128-BAF0ZOBSTHK7EOABMUID/*-Soroptomist-42.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760467340-2NP2CRY5B9N5UPT8XJIW/*-Soroptomist-19.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760725977-NC03NSYU3OIF3GKGVCDL/*-Soroptomist-33.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760736278-NCFTYPDR18ZIS8SBH9V4/*-Soroptomist-11.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760970613-GJZXG89VUO5P26RB3QT2/*-Soroptomist-4.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1760760139098-ZKF2CCHJ4GZYG3NHWI0T/*-Soroptomist-12.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1761350078538-XQCVDFW9MIEYKO8N27L7/sism-gavel-03653.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1761350100272-8MVVI2LXBMQPK79D0GW4/sism03651.jpg Events - Centennial Celebration Reception https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/home daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604357275357-DORTII9XMNUQS2VTQNZT/image-asset.jpeg Home - We are Soroptimist. Soroptimist Seattle-Metropolitan is a group of dedicated volunteers in a global network organization that provides women and girls with access to the education, training, and support they need to achieve economic empowerment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/78dd7860-0da0-4915-b753-633c24634562/100+Year.jpg Home 100 Years of Service! Established in 1925, Soroptimist International of Seattle Metropolitan celebrates 100 years of professional women supporting programs to improve the lives of women and girls. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the club has continued this work, including: provide grants to women pursuing degrees in higher education assist women of all ages re-entering society after incarceration or addiction treatment provide holiday gifts to senior women living on the margins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/802902c7-311d-44e0-bc9b-551a4feb9f46/sism-home-2022+awards.jpg https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/programs daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1770581556217-9UR3EG6N0CT593UV6T4I/unsplash-image--_5IRj1F2rY.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1756583020107-N5SYFSBOMNLPXZHH2WRM/stock-woman-dentist Programs - Dr. Bertha Barriga Scholarship Award This award honors a former member, Dr. Bertha Barriga, with two $5,000 scholarships to women enrolled in dental/oral health programs in the Seattle area. Dr. Barriga immigrated to Seattle from Bolivia to study dentistry at the University of Washington. She practiced and taught pediatric dentistry. Applicants must reside in the Puget Sound area and be a new or continuing student with excellent references and financial need. Eligible programs of study include dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assistant. Two reference letters, a personal statement and school transcripts must be submitted with the application. Instructions and application form (PDF)* The application should be downloaded and saved to your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Then, complete the application electronically and sent it to our email as an attachment OR it can be printed, completed, and mailed to SISM. Read about our Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/493b5a16-7cff-4ebe-8d14-ad8c8c01eaa3/women-graduating.jpg Programs - 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. Follow instructions to apply Read about our Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604359771043-7SNEA3MVDLLT7PW1XN5V/Live-your-dream-SISM.png Programs - 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 Read about our Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604359487280-TD2Y11H9HS0UQYSY770V/Dream-it-be-it-SISM.png Programs - 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. [Details about our next Dream it. Be it. project will be posted soon.] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/42e07038-9ef4-489b-a09e-5f02c07cae32/angels.jpg Programs - Secret Shopper 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. 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Be it. Career Support for Girls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604363201841-I24QGJBAESNV4MIB7U8X/Dream-it-be-it-logo-wide-SISM.png Dream it. Be it. Career Support for Girls https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/ah-scholarship daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/about-sism daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/6d034542-6ce1-4d36-bbe3-0d2e6add7825/SISM-summer-gathering.jpg About Us - Make it stand out A few club members at the summer potluck 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/919921f6-1544-4d96-9d04-86987c9bcd01/SISM-wordcloud.png About Us - Make it stand out Current club members shared values. https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/sism-history daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604532956744-MUNW4SA1AK7L8LNRRLO8/image-asset.png Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604533194170-DTYL21AKT6VIOZPEPQJQ/Bitmap.png Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604533451089-EKZV4IAMN9YN0C02L8LU/elizabeth-ayer-soroptimist-member.jpg Our History Elizabeth Ayer, in the 1960s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604534623515-BX4V93PYTAJ2TIWT3TUV/mom-SISM.png Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604535252281-FBFUVP155K5QT8EH7WJO/sism-2march2017.jpg Our History SISM club members at the Women’s march in Seattle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/8f34436d-16ec-4f4e-ae0c-d02879e9ddaa/Soroptimist+club+members+having+lunch+with+visting+member+for+India.jpg Our History - Make it stand out SISM club members having lunch with a visitor from the SI Calcutta India club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604535341459-QFGUBCAF102IF5A3C7OQ/volunteer-Kathleen-YWCA-2018.jpg Our History Kathleen serving lunch at Angeline’s, YWCA Women’s Shelter, downtown Seattle. https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/donate daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/secret-shopper daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Secret Shopper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Secret Shopper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Secret Shopper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/54abff9e-62b7-4978-b27d-9fe7365ba340/juliana-malta-YwutubGmzSU-unsplash.jpg Secret Shopper Gifts with brown paper and red and white bows being folded by two hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/88168009-0a7e-473f-a48e-48dadfbfad31/drawing-secretshopper-card.png Secret Shopper Drawing sent to SISM by Secret Shopper gift recipient in 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/28ee5f2e-641b-48b9-9bbd-5c39c5d0ab43/IMG_5011.jpeg Secret Shopper - Make it stand out Thank you letter in Russian and English from a happy gift recipient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/71110866-0942-41e5-911c-fa163a2205c1/Image_20251111_0002.jpg Secret Shopper - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/d686e74b-adb4-478d-9803-cfb53da57857/letter-from-gift-recipient.png Secret Shopper Handwritten thank you letter from a Secret Shopper gift recipient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/da4e75be-0501-4797-bd9c-4fcb5ee895ac/Image_20251111_0003.jpg Secret Shopper - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/ah-award-winners daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/award-winners daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607638148090-Y6OFDI575CM3NQV732RJ/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0387.jpg Award Winners https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/eringobra daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/104b6ab4-a506-4dee-af91-9f660bd8a395/sism-bras-event.jpeg https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/2024luncheon daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/4df65277-b450-4515-98fc-1d51d87c92b4/SISM-blue-image.jpg https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/2024luncheon-order daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/programs-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1756583020107-N5SYFSBOMNLPXZHH2WRM/stock-woman-dentist Programs (Copy) - Dr. Bertha Barriga Scholarship Award This award honors a longtime member, Dr. Bertha Barriga, with two $5,000 scholarships to women enrolled in dental/oral health programs in the Seattle area. Dr. Barriga immigrated to Seattle from Bolivia to study dentistry at the University of Washington. She practiced and taught pediatric dentistry. Applicants must reside in the Puget Sound area and be a new or continuing student with excellent references and financial need. Eligible programs of study include dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assistant. Two reference letters, a personal statement and school transcripts must be submitted with the application. Application deadline is November 15, 2025. Instructions and application form (PDF)* The application should be downloaded and saved to your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Then, complete the application electronically and sent it to our email as an attachment OR it can be printed, completed, and mailed to SISM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/493b5a16-7cff-4ebe-8d14-ad8c8c01eaa3/women-graduating.jpg Programs (Copy) - 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 women who are a single parent or head of household, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, who live in the Puget Sound region. Application deadline is November 15 every year, as funds allow. Follow instructions to apply Read about our Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604359771043-7SNEA3MVDLLT7PW1XN5V/Live-your-dream-SISM.png Programs (Copy) - 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 every year For more information and to apply, please visit: Soroptimist.org Read about our Award Winners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604360401056-YQNQY8TYTGON7Z34O0XR/Holiday-wreaths-SISM.png Programs (Copy) - Holiday Wreath Fundraiser With the support of our donors, we raised over $3,500 in 2022 toward our education awards and programs. Please request an order form at siseattlemetropolitan@soroptimist.net Each wreath includes an assortment of unique decorations and ornaments, including gold, silver, bronze, or natural pinecones with a coordinating bow. Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa085c8f35cea3f818a7163/1604359487280-TD2Y11H9HS0UQYSY770V/Dream-it-be-it-SISM.png Programs (Copy) - 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. 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