Soroptimist Oak Harbor

11/06/2026

Save the Date — Tickets Are Officially on Sale!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 13, because Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor’s annual Power of the Purse is back at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge!

Join us from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an afternoon of fabulous designer and boutique handbags, silent and live auctions, a delicious catered lunch, and friendly bidding wars—all celebrating The Power of Her. Best of all, every ticket purchased and purse won directly funds our awards and scholarship programs for women and girls, and supports our projects that provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment and live their dreams.

Ticket Options:

Individual Tickets: $45 (includes lunch and bidding paddle)

Reserved Table of 8: $340 (Gather your friends and save!)

Tables and seats fill up fast every year, so don’t wait to claim yours.

Scan the QR code on the graphic to reserve your seats today!

11/03/2026

CLOSING SOON! The Live Your Dream Awards application closes November 15! Since 1972, Soroptimists have distributed more than $49 million in education grants through the Live Your Dream Awards and helped over 47,000 women make a better life for themselves and their families. Check out our website for information on eligibility and how to apply! ➡ Soroptimist.org/lyda-apply

10/31/2026

The deadline to apply for this year's Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards is coming up soon! We're offering cash grants for women in our community who support dependents, have financial need, and are pursuing higher education or vocational skills training, this award is for you.

This isn't just a scholarship—it’s a cash grant that you can use to cover books, tuition, childcare, transportation, or whatever you need most.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to help build your future! Multiple cash awards are up for grabs. Apply today using the QR code in this graphic.

10/24/2026

Happy United Nations Day! October 24 commemorates the day the United Nations formed to join countries around a common cause of peace, prosperity, and positive change—similar to Soroptimist’s founding mission. Read more about our partnership: https://blog.soroptimist.org/blog/united-nations-day

10/21/2026

Imagine opening your phone and seeing this screen: "Your application has been completed."

That simple confirmation marks a pivotal moment—not just for you, but for the future of your entire family.

Education changes everything. Earning your degree or vocational certificate doesn’t simply unlock a new career path; it builds financial independence, breaks generational cycles, and shows your dependents what is possible when determination meets opportunity.

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award provides cash grants directly to women who are working toward a brighter tomorrow. Unlike many scholarships, these funds can be used for whatever you need to stay in school—including tuition, books, childcare, groceries, or reliable transportation.

Are you eligible? You qualify to apply if you:
* Are a woman who provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents.
* Are enrolled in or have been accepted into an undergraduate degree program or a vocational/skills training program.
* Have financial need.

Deadline to apply: November 15

Your ambition deserves support. Take that first step toward your dream today: Apply now using the QR code in the graphic shown here.

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10/20/2026

Education is far more than a milestone; it is a critical pathway to safety. When women and girls are educated, they have the skills to command decent wages and the resources to escape unsafe relationships sooner.

Unfortunately, the deep psychological and physical wounds of abuse frequently disrupt a woman's academic journey, making it incredibly difficult to hold onto her aspirations. Escaping a toxic environment is a monumental feat on its own, but finding the stability to actually enter a higher education classroom or vocational program afterward is a reality very few survivors get to experience.

Through our initiative, we are actively working to change that narrative by removing the barriers that stand between survivors and their degrees.

To learn more about our work, or to support us in our projects and programs that help women and girls achieve brighter futures for themselves and their families, visit us at sioakharbor.org

10/13/2026

Financial abuse occurs in a staggering 99% of domestic violence cases, serving as a hidden but devastating mechanism of control where abusers sabotage their partner's financial resources. The trauma of this economic suppression acts as a massive roadblock to a woman's educational aspirations, often forcing her to abandon her dreams.

Overcoming these barriers is a monumental challenge; a heartbreakingly small percentage of survivors are able to successfully escape the cycle of abuse, and an even smaller number ever get the chance to pursue higher education.

Our quarterly initiative is dedicated to removing these precise obstacles that prevent women from achieving their formal education and economic potential.

By investing in programs like the Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards, Soroptimist donors and members provide critical resources that help women achieve brighter futures for themselves and their families.

If you would like to support us in this work, click on the "Donate" button at the top of our website, www.sioakharbor.org.

10/03/2026

Going back to school is hard. Doing it while being the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents is a massive challenge. We see your hard work, and we want to help you live your dream.

Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards provide eligible women with cash grants to offset the real costs of education, whether that means paying for college credits, a vocational/skills training program, transportation costs, or daycare for your kids while you study. You could be eligible for this life-changing support!

Applications due Nov. 15. Start yours today: soroptimist.org/lyda-apply

Apply for a Live Your Dream Award! Applications are accepted August 1 - November 15. Each year, we give more than $2 million in education grants to over 1,500 women.

10/02/2026

Intimate partner violence is devastatingly common for women and girls around the globe. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 women will experience intimate partner violence during their lifetime.

This kind of trauma often derails educational goals, leaving women struggling to reclaim their dreams. Only a fraction of survivors manage to ever break free from these cycles, and even fewer go on to pursue higher education.

We invite you to join us in our mission to support women and girls. Together, we can drive extraordinary change and breathe life into transformative programs that make a global impact. Click on the following link for more information on how you can get involved: https://www.sioakharbor.org/become-a-member