Soroptimist International Truckee Meadows

SITM has been working to enrich the lives of girls in Thulipokhari Nepal since 2001
Over 120 afghans are delivered to the Reno Family Shelter each year
Making A Difference for Women - A seminar to help women advance their careers
SITM Funds technology for girls education in Nepal
Girls leaning to code in SITM's Dream It, Be It STEM program
Thanks to Youth scholarship and Unsung Hero Award Recipients
Socks for the Washoe County School District’s Children in Transition Department

Linda Walker receives Ceec Abrahams Award

This award is named for founding member of SITM and celebrated Soroptimist who epitomized the spirit and commitment of Soroptimism. The award is presented annually and recognizes an SITM member who has contributed her time and resources to SITM, to Soroptimist as a whole and to the community in the spirit of Ceec Abrahams.

SITM Installs 2023-2024 Board of Directors

SITM celebrated the installation of this year’s board of directors on Thursday, July 27. The theme for this year is “Illuminate Minds, Inspire Lives”. From L to R are Top Row: Board President Kay Dunham, Deb Thomas (representing President-elect Jeanne Naccarato), Vice President/Program Pam Robinson, Treasurer/Service Fund Cindy Burk, Treasurer/General Fund, Linda Walker, Director Margie Hermanson, Parliamentarian Diana DeMatei. Bottom row: Vice President Membership Dot Watts, Delegate Patty Elam and Secretary Debbie Handke. Congratulations to all.

September 30th, 2023
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Women’s Education Scholarship Awards

Women's Scholarship Recipients
Casey White, Bailey Hlll, Megan Coscuna, Kristina Deming, Isabella and Jasmine Maraldo, Dominique Kent, Emily Etter

This year SITM presented scholarships to six undergraduate and four graduate students. Each had interrupted their education when “life” intervened but are now actively pursuing their careers through higher education.

On May 23, SITM awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors who have expressed great desire to further their education and who also have significant financial need. We also awarded Shopping Sprees to five Unsung Heroes who represent the very best in our community.

Youth Scholarship Recipients with Andrea Esparza

Meet This Years’ Recipients

Who are Soroptimists?

Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

SITM achieves its mission through a variety of projects including local adult and youth scholarships, a yearly Thanks To Youth celebration, a STEM program for local middle school girls, educational support for girls in Thulipokhari, Nepal and numerous other local and international projects.

In 2022-23 we: