Who We Are
Soroptimist International is a global women’s organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment. When women and girls are educated they have opportunity, choices and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.
What We Do
Locally, in addition to supporting Soroptimist-wide programs, the North San Diego and Poway Soroptimist clubs work together on a Transitional Housing Program for domestic violence survivors. This 18-month program moves families from dependency and abuse to a safe, self-sustaining life by providing housing, mentorship, and financial help. Since 1997 North San Diego and Poway clubs have helped 65 moms and 153 children. The proceeds generated by Hats and Heels makes this and our other programs possible.
Watch the below video to learn more about the programs we support.
Announcing our Exciting
New Virtual Event for 2020!
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Our Virtual Event on May 30 was a fabulous success!
A huge Thank you to all our participants and sponsors
without whom we could never continue our programs
to empower women in transition!
If you missed our event and would like to contribute,
please see our contact page!
We receive donations and participation all
year and are appreciative of all you do
to help us help others!
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Hats & Heels Event
Domestic Violence Statistics
The number of women murdered daily by a current or former male partner in the USA
The number of people per minute physically abused by their intimate partner -- 1 in 4 of abused are men
The percentage of women worldwide who will experience physical and/or sexual abuse by an intimate partner during their lifetimes
The percentage of lesbian women who will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes
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The number of calls placed to domestic violence hotlines every day
The number of children exposed to domestic violence every year
Get Involved
Hundreds are dressed in their finest hats, coming together to raise funds and support survivors of domestic violence.
Become a Hats & Heels Sponsor
Download Sponsor Form
Attend the Hats & Heels
Become a Soroptimist Member
Make a Financial Donation
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Follow us on social media to keep the discussion going
… and don’t forget to bring your hat!
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Diamond Sponsors
Emerald Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
GOSSELIN FAMILY
FUND
Bronze Sponsors
BILL & KATHY
ROHNER FOUNDATION
CORINNE & MIKE
CAMPBELL
JUDY HORNING
STEVEN & CAROL
WITLIN FUND
TINA KRATZ
VIEJAS TRIBAL
GOVERNMENT
RAMOS
FAMILY
SYCUAN BAND OF THE
KUMEYAYY NATION
CHARLES & BARBARA MISTLER CREW CHARITABLE FUND
ANONYMOUS
THE EDDA I O'CONNOR TRUST
MARYAM HEKMAT M.D., INC
Friends of SI
MARY MITCHELL
SAN PASQUAL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
SHELLEY DUGAN
NAN & IKE EASTMAN
DR & MRS EDWARD J KANE
FARZIN & MINOO ANVARI
LINDA NOREEN
COCHRAN
PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS