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Women helping women and girls live their dreams. Soroptimist International of Wichita, Kansas, Inc. This outreach program promotes healthy relationships.

(“SI of Wichita”) was founded in 1936 and celebrates over 90years of being active in the Wichita community. Our membership has included a number of Wichita's leading ladies such as Jean Gragg, Grace Siefkes, Gladys Wiedemann and Olive Ann Beech, who joined in 1937 and remained active until her death in 1993. SI of Wichita has the following service projects aimed at fulfilling the SI mission of pro

viding women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Our annual financial support for these programs is over $25,000!
• Individual Grants to local women through the organization-wide Soroptimist programs: the Live Your Dream Education & Training Awards for Women (formerly Women’s Opportunity Award), Dream It Be It Career Support for Girls and the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women.
• Endowments at Wichita State University and WSU Tech providing annual financial scholarships to women heads of households furthering their education.
• Community Service Awards are granted to local non-profit organizations providing services to women. Local grants have been awarded to Harbor House, Women’s Initiative Network/Dress For Success, Step Stone, and the Wichita Family Crisis Center. Service Awards have been granted to organizations working to give girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals. These grants have been awarded to a girl’s orphanage in India, a girls secondary school in Kenya and the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. Applications for 2025-26 will be available in March.
• “Loves Me, Loves Me Not” bookmarks and posters. The bookmarks are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese; the posters are English/Spanish. To date over 50,000 of these bookmarks have been distributed to schools, universities and other interested groups and individuals.

08/08/2026

💙 SATURDAY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT | REALITY U IN ACTION 💙

What does it really cost to be an adult? 🏠🚗🛒💳

Youth at the Wichita Children’s Home recently got a hands-on lesson through Reality U, an interactive financial literacy experience—and Soroptimist International of Wichita, KS was proud to help make it possible through grant funding!

During the 75-minute simulation, participants stepped into life as 26-year-olds. Each received a simulated income, family situation, and debt profile before making their way through real-world financial decisions involving:

🏠 Housing
🚗 Transportation
🛒 Everyday expenses
👶 Childcare
💳 Debt and financial obligations
💰 Budgeting and saving

Suddenly, choices have consequences. Budgets have limits. And the difference between a want and a need becomes very real!

Community volunteers helped guide participants through the experience, giving these young people an opportunity to practice financial decision-making in a safe and supportive environment.

💙 THIS is service in action.

The Wichita Children’s Home, serving our community since 1888, provides emergency, residential, and support services for children and young people who have experienced circumstances including abuse, neglect, homelessness, and human trafficking.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe education comes in many forms. Helping young people build practical skills, confidence, and knowledge today can help prepare them for greater independence tomorrow.

👏 A huge thank-you to the Wichita Children’s Home, Reality U, and the community volunteers who helped bring this experience to life!

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
What is ONE money lesson you wish someone had taught you when you were younger?

Drop yours in the comments! 👇 You might just share the advice another young person needs to hear. 💙

08/07/2026

Friday Feel-Good | Honoring Courage & Inspiring Hope

Today, on Purple Heart Day, 💜 we pause to honor the brave service members who have been wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, resilience, and selfless commitment remind us that strength comes in many forms.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we’re inspired by that same spirit of perseverance as we work to empower women and girls through education, opportunity, and support.

💙 Feel-Good Friday Question:

Who is a woman in your life who embodies courage?

It could be a veteran, first responder, teacher, healthcare worker, mother, mentor, friend, or neighbor.

💬 Leave her first name (or tag her if she’d appreciate it!) and tell us in one sentence why she inspires you. Let’s fill this page with stories of incredible women who make our community stronger every day.

Because courage deserves to be recognized—and inspiration is meant to be shared. 💙

08/06/2026

💙 Thursday Community Conversation 💙

Imagine you had $1,000 to help improve the life of one woman or girl in our community.

How would you use it?

❤️ Provide emergency assistance
📚 Fund education or school supplies
👩‍💼 Support job training or interview clothing
🏠 Help with housing or basic needs
💜 Something else?

There are no wrong answers—just opportunities to make a difference.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe that even one act of kindness can create a ripple effect that changes lives.

💬 Share your answer in the comments, and tell us why you chose it! You never know—your idea may inspire someone else to make a difference.

Together, we can build brighter futures for women and girls in our community.

08/05/2026

💙 Soroptimist Trivia Wednesday! 💙

Did you know? 🤔

The name “Soroptimist” comes from the Latin words soror (sister) and optima (best), meaning “Best for Women.” 💙

Since 1921, Soroptimist International has been empowering women and girls through access to education, helping them achieve their dreams and create brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we’re proud to be part of this global movement of women making a difference—right here in our own community.

✨ Now it’s your turn!

If you could empower one woman or girl with a single opportunity, what would it be?

💬 Leave your answer in the comments below! Would you choose:
📚 Education
💼 Career training
❤️ Mentorship
🏡 Safe housing
💰 Financial support
🌟 Something else? Tell us!

Every answer reminds us that small opportunities can lead to life-changing possibilities.

08/04/2026

🍪💙 Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! 💙🍪

A chocolate chip cookie may seem simple, but every chip adds something special to make it complete.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe communities are much the same. Every act of kindness, every volunteer hour, every scholarship, every encouraging word, and every dream supported helps create something extraordinary.

Together, we’re helping women and girls build brighter futures—one opportunity at a time.

So today, enjoy a cookie, share one with a friend, or brighten someone’s day with a small act of kindness. Sometimes the sweetest moments create the biggest impact.

✨ Because when we invest in the dreams of women and girls, everyone benefits.

08/03/2026

🌅 New Month. New Week. New Day. New Opportunities. 💙

A new month brings fresh possibilities.
A new week offers a chance to reset, refocus, and make a difference.
A new day is a reminder that hope can begin again at any moment.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe every new beginning can spark something extraordinary. Whether it’s encouraging a woman to continue her education, mentoring a girl to dream bigger, or showing up for someone in our community, small acts of kindness create lasting change.

✨ This month, let’s be intentional about how we inspire others:

* Monthly inspiration: Set one meaningful goal to uplift a woman or girl in your community.
* Weekly encouragement: Reach out to someone who may need support, guidance, or a reminder of their worth.
* Daily impact: Practice one small act of kindness—your words and actions matter more than you know.

💙 Let’s choose to lift others up, believe in their potential, and remind them their dreams matter.

Together, we are empowering women and girls to achieve their dreams—and building a brighter future for everyone.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:

* What is one goal you have this month to make a positive impact?
* Who is someone that inspired you this week, and how did they do it?
* What is one small act of kindness you can commit to today?
* How do you personally define “empowerment” in your daily life?

💙 Here’s to new beginnings, meaningful connections, and the difference we can make—one day at a time.

08/02/2026

💙 Simple Ways to Inspire & Empower 💙

Changing a life doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Often, it’s the little things that leave the biggest impact.

✨ Listen without judgment.
✨ Offer words of encouragement.
✨ Celebrate another woman’s success.
✨ Share your knowledge or skills.
✨ Mentor a girl or young woman.
✨ Volunteer your time.
✨ Support women-owned businesses.
✨ Believe in someone before they believe in themselves.

Every act of kindness, encouragement, and support creates a ripple that reaches farther than we may ever know.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we know that when women and girls are inspired, they discover confidence. When they’re empowered, they create brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

💙 Today, choose one simple way to lift someone up. It may be the very thing that changes her tomorrow.

Who has inspired or empowered you? Tag them below and let them know they made a difference. 💙

08/01/2026

🌻 Happy National Sunflower Day! 🌻

Like a sunflower, every woman and girl has the potential to grow strong, stand tall, and brighten the world around her. Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement, an opportunity, and someone who believes in her.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we are honored to help women and girls turn toward brighter futures through education, mentorship, and support. Every scholarship awarded, every dream encouraged, and every life touched creates a ripple of hope that reaches far beyond one person.

Just as a field of sunflowers is more beautiful together than a single bloom, our community grows stronger when we invest in one another.

🌻 Today, celebrate the women who inspire you, encourage someone pursuing a dream, or perform one small act of kindness. Together, we can help more women and girls bloom.

💙 Empowering women and girls isn’t just what we do—it’s how we help communities flourish.

07/31/2026

💙 Soroptimist International of Wichita – World Ranger Day

🌿 Protecting Today. Empowering Tomorrow. 🌿

On World Ranger Day, we honor the dedicated park rangers and conservation professionals who protect our natural spaces, wildlife, and the beauty of our world for future generations.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe in protecting something just as precious—the dreams and potential of women and girls.

Every scholarship awarded, every mentor who listens, and every opportunity created helps build a stronger, brighter future. Just as rangers safeguard our environment, we work together to safeguard hope, education, and opportunity.

💙 When we invest in women and girls, we help create communities that thrive for generations.

✨ Who is someone who helped protect and nurture your dreams? Tag them below and thank them for making a difference.

07/30/2026

🌍 Every Dream Deserves a Chance. Every Woman Deserves Support.

At Soroptimist International of Wichita, we believe that opportunity should never be limited by the language you speak.

Whether you speak English, Español, or Tiếng Việt, we are here to help women and girls pursue education, overcome obstacles, and build brighter futures.

💙 You belong here.
💙 Your dreams matter.
💙 We’re here to help.

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🇺🇸 English

No matter your language, your dreams matter. Soroptimist International of Wichita is here to support women and girls through education, opportunity, and empowerment.

🇪🇸 Español

Sin importar el idioma que hables, tus sueños importan. Soroptimist International of Wichita está aquí para apoyar a las mujeres y niñas a través de la educación, las oportunidades y el empoderamiento.

🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt

Dù bạn nói ngôn ngữ nào, ước mơ của bạn đều quan trọng. Soroptimist International of Wichita luôn sẵn sàng hỗ trợ phụ nữ và trẻ em gái thông qua giáo dục, cơ hội và sự trao quyền.

💙 Together, we create brighter futures—one dream at a time.

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Wichita, KS
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