Soroptimist Seattle

06/15/2026

Announcing the new Soroptimist Seattle Metro Board -
Shaughn Fitzgerald, Co-President, Beth Phillips-York, Co-President, Marnee Chua, Treasurer and Kelsey Aanerud, Secretary.

05/20/2026

WELD Deputy Director Carolyn and WELD participant hold the recognition certificate that went along with the $4000 grant from SISM.

This is her mission statement:
"My recovery journey is the foundation of who I am and the work I feel called to do. It taught me what hope feels like when it’s fragile, what self‑advocacy looks like when your voice is just beginning to come back, and how self‑empowerment grows when someone finally believes you’re capable of more. Those lessons didn’t just change my life, they shaped my purpose. I carry lived experience that connects me deeply to people who are homeless, in recovery, or reentering society after incarceration. I’ve walked beside individuals who have been dismissed, underestimated, or written off, and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when someone is met with dignity instead of judgment. That perspective drives my commitment to trauma‑informed care, peer support, and systems that actually help people rebuild. Everything I do, professionally and personally, is rooted in the belief that people deserve second chances, real support, and the tools to advocate for themselves. My story isn’t just about surviving; it’s about using what I’ve lived through to inspire hope, create pathways forward, and stand with those who are still fighting for their own transformation." - Melissa

05/20/2026

The 2026 Awards and Silent Auction was a great success! Thank you to Seattle University for hosting the event, the many volunteers and donors that made this happen and wishing our scholarship winners success in thier chosen fields!!

04/25/2026

The time is getting close! Join us for our awards and silent auction May 19th 5-8pm
Buy your tickets today! We are a non profit supporting women and girls for economic empowerment through education and other services.

https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org

03/07/2026

Sponsorship Opportunities at our May 19th Awards Event -

Sponsorship provides valuable exposure for your business while supporting women and girls in our community.
• Platinum Sponsor – $900
Presenting Sponsor recognition, first greeting in the program, and banner display

• Gold Sponsor – $700
Auction/Raffle Sponsor recognition, second greeting in the program, and banner display

• Silver Sponsor – $400
Friend of Soroptimist recognition, third greeting in the program, and banner display

If interested, please email: [email protected]

03/07/2026

Get Social with other local women active in our community-March 8, 2026-11am, Cal Anderson park.

We are marching not only for women's rights but to show solidarity and unity with victims, survivors, and all of the groups whose rights are under attack. Together, we demand: • Defend women's & LGBTQ+ rights! • Fight for women's health and reproductive rights! • Stand with immigrant women...

02/27/2026

Join us: Supporting the arts in our community, the voices and artwork of women. Get your free ticket here and meet up with the Soroptimists at the venue at 2:30 to preview the art!

We celebrate the ancient female wisdom and leadership that is present in history, in nature, and in our cultural and natural landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.

02/17/2026

Social Event: Nordic Museum in Ballard, March 21st 1-4pm

Soroptimist Seattle support non profit groups supporting women in the literary arts. Come join us for a fun afternoon with high tea and meet these rom-com authors.

Reserve your tickets here:

Need an escape that gives you the giggles, helps you find a handsome orc, or ensures there will be dragons? Join us for Steamy in Seattle 2026 where guests Kimberly Lemming and Stephanie Burgis are in…

02/15/2026

https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisakroll/2026/02/09/how-melinda-french-gates-plans-to-fund-chronically-unconscionably-underfunded-programs-for-women-and-girls/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawP_CGBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJQOTdEcHBGN2ZZY29PRUNOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpXWk6FPVmF3kaHJZ0L0aZSF4fQeR2qYi7FW5TUKrlg3BCNG__U7iVU71-MU_aem_vIgF23kxb5fB-bjhb4-jew

Divorced from Bill Gates and the foundation they created, French Gates discusses connecting with other women to maximize their impact at a critical time.

01/16/2026

It's that time again to honor our awardees-Would you like to be a Sponsor or Donate an item to our auction? Send us an email at the address below.