About Us

Soroptimist International of Idyllwild

Our local club was chartered in 1973 in the beautiful mountain town of Idyllwild. Over the years, our club been very active within SIA’s mission and established itself early on as a strong leader in the community.

We invite you to become a member of Soroptimist and join us in all of our great work for women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Idyllwild is a 501(c)5 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Please contact us if you’d like more information about how you can help.




 

 

 

The Board of Directors

 

THE PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT

Education & Training Awards

Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women assist women who provide the primary financial support for their families. Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

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Career Support for Girls

Although all girls face barriers because of their gender, we prioritize working with girls who have additional obstacles including poverty, unstable home lives, living in foster care, or teen motherhood. Soroptimist clubs work in partnership with girls in small groups or a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to be successful.

Learn More Here

Women’s Cabinet

Our Soroptimist Club started the Women’s Cabinet at the Idyllwild HELP Centerto provide living essentials to HELP Center clients: The items that cannot be purchased with state benefits (EBT), such as laundry detergent, shampoo & conditioner, etc.

Click here for more info on the Women’s Cabinet

Free Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Festival

A decades-long tradition and Idyllwild favorite, this event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and a lot of fun! Hundreds come to enjoy a free spaghetti dinner, games and prizes, then the climax of the evening: a handful of winners get to take home one of our spectacular themed baskets, each valued at $1,000+. 

The Basket Fest will be back in the fall of 2019.

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Hilltop Comedy Night

Each year we bring talented comedians to the Hill for a night of fun and fundraising for a serious cause: supporting organizations fighting Human Trafficking. Groups that have benefited from this event include Million Kids, Operation SafeHouse, the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, THORN and Saved in America.

Returning in June 2019

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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Soroptimist has been part of the annual Idyllwild Tree Lighting Ceremony for decades. Our club sponsors the visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their elf. We also sponsor a cookie decorating booth for the kids. Come and see us at this year’s event, Saturday, Nov. 24, in the center of Idyllwild!