Soroptimist International of the Salem Area

08/23/2026

A seven-decade Salem institution is staging a return, after folding a dozen years ago. Why Soroptimist International of the Salem Area is coming back. See link below ⬇️

📸 Tracy Loew/Statesman Journal

08/21/2026

🤩 Last year, we awarded two amazing women each with $1,000 awards. This year, we're hoping to double that!

⭐️ APPLY TODAY! soroptimist.org/lyda-apply
❓ Questions? Reach out to us and we will connect you with our LYDA Chair, Ashlee Mecham!

It is here, the Live Your Dream Awards application is now open! 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

08/01/2026

🩵 The Live Your Dream Award Applications are live!

✅ Are you a woman who serves as the primary wage earner for your family?
✅ Are you currently attending or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational/skills program?
✅ Do you have a financial need?
⭐️ If you answered yes to all three of these questions, don't hesitate - apply before November 15!

🤩 Last year, we awarded two amazing women each with $1,000 awards. This year, we're hoping to double that!

⭐️ APPLY TODAY! soroptimist.org/lyda-apply
❓ Questions? Reach out to our LYDA Chair, Ashlee Mecham!

07/30/2026

🩵 Who Are We? Soroptimist International of the Salem Area is part of a Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA), a global volunteer organization.

🩷 What Do We Do? We are a 501(c)(3) that raises money in order to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

💙 When Do We Meet? We hold business meetings on the second Tuesday of the month in Salem.

💜 How Can I Support? Donate. Spread the word. Attend our events. Join Us.

🤍 How Do I Join? DM us or email us at [email protected] and we will give you all the details!

07/24/2026

‼️ Just over a month left to enter for a chance to win our summer raffle basket!
🎟️ $2/ticket or $10/6 tickets!
🤩 Your donation goes towards supporting our Live Your Dream Awards. Our Live Your Dream awards are given to women who are pursing higher eduction, need financial assistance for education-related expenses or household expenses, and are the primary wage earner.

07/01/2026

🩵 From July 1 through August 31, we will be hosting a summer raffle basket. All monies raised from raffle ticket sales will go towards our club - for future events and Live Your Dream awards.

🎟️ Purchase raffle tickets online using this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/soroptimist-international-of-the-salem-areas-summer-raffle--2026

06/29/2026

In May, we hosted an online 5-5-5 fundraising challenge. With your help and $5 donations, we were able to raise $350!

🙏 Thank you for supporting Soroptimist International of the Salem Area! Your small gift adds up and will make an incredible impact on our 2026-2027 year!

🩵Congratulations to our 5-5-5 raffle winner – Wilma Manzano!