“Financial support is extremely important to our local Soroptimist organization,” explains Annette Silveria, Vice President and Fundraising Chair, “as we rely on donations to provide services in the community that are greatly needed.”
“We depend on the added support of our friends in the business community who generously donate silent auction and raffle items. Any donation of any value is greatly appreciated!”
The Margarita Fest event, held in Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, has attracted a growing number of attendees each year.
Soroptimist International of Susanville is a non-profit women’s organization with the sole purpose in bettering the lives of women and children in our local community and around the world.
Each year the club’s dedicated members work diligently on contributing to our town through a multitude of service efforts which include $6,000 in scholarships and education awards, providing necessities for 5-6 families in need during the holiday season and supporting other local non-profits like Lassen Family Services and senior services programs.
The group also works closely with the young women and girls of the community – hosting empowerment workshops, and sponsoring the S-Club; a group of junior high, high school and college student community service clubs.
The Soroptimists also provide financial backing for Lassen High School’s Baby Think it Over program, providing computerized infant simulators that allow young adults to explore the physical, emotional, social and financial consequences of teen parenthood.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like a member of the Soroptimists to drop by and pick up raffle or silent auction items you can email Debra Martinez at dmartinez@northeasternhealth.org or give her a call at 530-251-1426.
