by sisterskinner | Apr 2, 2019 | News
Click to read a very nice article in the LBUSD News about our program at Jordan High...
by sisterskinner | Mar 27, 2019 | News
by Julie Resner On Saturday, March 2nd, Soroptimist members collaborated with Long Beach CaLL and LBUSD to host the third annual “Dream It, Be It” Workshop at Jordan High School from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Thirty-three high school girls, members of the Female Leadership...
by Julie Resner | May 21, 2018 | News
On April 18, 2018, Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB) held its tenth annual scholarship dinner. SILB’s annual philanthropic commitment culminated in the bestowing of $16,000 to local individuals who are pursuing their dreams and educational goals. All who...
by Julie Resner | Apr 11, 2018 | News
Over 100 guys and dolls showed up for Soroptimist International of Long Beach’s second annual Night At The Races. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, good company, and raised more than $12,000 for scholarships, education awards and career training for women and girls...
by Julie Resner | Mar 29, 2018 | News
Soroptimist (SILB) founded Meals On Wheels in Long Beach in 1971 and has been financially supporting the program since that time. On Wednesday, March 14th, Meals On Wheels executive director, Bill Cruikshank, and his staff hosted a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon for the...
by Julie Resner | Mar 14, 2018 | News
Soroptimist International of Long Beach (SILB) hosted its second annual “Dream It, Be It” seminar at Jordan High School on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Twelve freshman girls attended the program, and three returning sophomore girls from the DIBI Club on campus...
by Julie Resner | Mar 2, 2018 | News
Soroptimist International of Long Beach partnered with Esther Group of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and CASTLA (Coalition Against Sexual Trafficking, Los Angeles) to stock twelve apartments for rescued victims of human trafficking. SILB collected 12 boxes of pots and...
by Julie Resner | Feb 14, 2018 | News
On Saturday, January 27, 2018, the third Youth Empowerment Safety Symposium (Y.E.S.S.) was held at the Salvation Army Citadel in Long Beach. Several Soroptimist International of Long Beach members volunteered for the event which provided education and tools of...
by Julie Resner | Feb 4, 2018 | News
We continue our great year of program meetings this February 21st with guest speaker Nirav S. Patel, M.D., of Southland Neurologic Institute. Dr. Patel is a neurology specialist in Long Beach, California. He graduated from D. Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA in 1992 and...
by sisterskinner | Jan 25, 2018 | News
Long Beach Soroptimists threw its 4th annual movie party … and pie … on January 20th to raise funds for Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. The movie was the uncut version of Blazing Saddles, the place was the Art Theater of Long Beach. Jeff...
by Julie Resner | Nov 6, 2017 | News
The “everyday runway” models featured fun, accessible fashion Past award recipients inspired guests with their stories of success. Lauri Blanchard pulled off an entertaining, inspiring show with support from the entire committee Soroptimist International...
by Julie Resner | Sep 2, 2017 | News
We’re starting out the year with a great program meeting on September 20th! We are happy to welcome Jessica Rayhanabad, M.D. as our guest speaker. She will discuss Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Cancer, Etiology, Current Management, and Survivorship. This is a...