SUPPORTING SERVICES
The heart of the Soroptimist is to contribute to, and make a difference in, the lives of others, particularly through volunteer service to the community.
Members of Soroptimist International of Azusa/Glendora volunteer their time and efforts to make that difference. The club also provides financial assistance to organizations,
as well as many community endeavors.
Listed below are just some of the numerous organizations and undertakings by SI Azusa/Glendora.
- EYE-DAS
The EYE-DAS organization is dedicated to helping the visually impaired. EYE-DAS encourages those with visual problems to become more independent to be able to lead a more
productive and satisfying life.
The purpose of EYE-DAS is to provide members with organized resources; on-going education; current information; problem sharing; social activities; enable independence and to
improve quality of life. EYE-DAS welcomes individuals with all types of visual impairments.
Members of SI Azusa/Glendora volunteer serving food to EYE-DAS members at their monthly meetings. SI Azusa/Glendora also provides financial assistance to the EYE-DAS
organization.
For more information about EYE-DAS, visit www.EYE-DAS.org
- Neighborhood Homework House
- This is a non-profit group located in Azusa, California. It's mission is to establish neighborhood based centers within the city whereby programs can be provided that
will empower at-risk children and youth to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially and spiritually.
There are currently two centers operating in the city and they serve approximately 150 students and utilize over 100 volunteers.
The centers are located in neighborhoods that have been targeted by the local police because of the gang, drugs and other violence.
Students from the local school actually live in the same apartment building where the program services are offered.
SI Azusa/Glendora has provided Thanksgiving Dinner and financial assistance to the organization. Additionally, other opportunities arise
for members to individually volunteer as tutors and/or drivers to special events, to attend the yearly fundraiser, to furnish small toys for the 'store' for students to purchase,
and to assist in funding the fingerprinting of volunteers.
For more information about the Neighborhood Homework House, please refer to their web site at http://www.neighborhoodhomeworkhouse.org
- Operation Santa Clothes
- Operation Santa Clothes was founded in 1994 by the Covina Sunrise Rotary Club to provide clothing and shoes for
underprivileged children at the local elementary schools.
CSR's Operation Santa Clothes works with teachers, administrators, service clubs, civic groups, churches, businesses,
law enforcement, and the community at-large to provide a better environment for the children of Covina, West Covina,
Glendora and Azusa, California. Unlike many other charities, 100% of all donations go directly to Operation Santa Clothes — there are
no paid employees.
SI Azusa/Glendora provides financial assistance to Covina Sunrise Rotary for Operation Santa Clothes, along with individual SI Azusa/Glendora members
donating their time assisting children with choosing clothing and shoes during the event.
For more information about how you can help children through Operation Santa Clothes, please contact Cathy with Rayne Water Conditioning at (626) 966-7521.
- Project SISTER
- Project SISTER offers crisis services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, as well as services to their families.
All services are provided in both English and Spanish.
Services provided by Project SISTER are free of charge, and they include a 24-hour hotline, information and referral,
advocate support programs, counseling services and support groups. There are also sexual assault prevention services designed
to help people understand the nature of sexual assault and it myths, and instruction to individuals in how to protect themselves
against an assailant.
Project SISTER serves the East San Gabriel and Inland Valleys of Southern California (Pomona Valley and Western San Bernardino County).
Since 1972, Project SISTER has grown to annually serve more than 45,000 women, children, and men with services
that reflect its mission.
SI Azusa/Glendora provides financial support to Project SISTER through events put on by SI Azusa/Glendora.
To find out more, please check out Project SISTER on the World Wide Web.
- Relay For Life Team
- Relay For Life is an event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society.
During the event, teams of people gather at designated schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to
keep at least one team member on the track at all times. In Glendora, the Citrus College stadium and track facilities are utilized for the relay and program.
Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
SI Azusa/Glendora members participate as a team during the relay and individually with private donations.
Please visit American Cancer Society's Relay For Life on the web
to see how you can make a difference.
- YWCA-WINGS (Women In Need Growing Strong)
- This is a is a multi-purpose domestic violence program that provides services to victims of domestic violence. WINGS addresses the entire family's trauma and
offers individualized services for child victims.
YWCA-WINGS offers safe-haven shelter for women who are ready to make a break, and it also offers help for women who aren't ready to
leave their situation. Just some of the other programs and services offered by WINGS include: individual counseling, a
legal advocacy program, parenting classes, self-esteem classes, support groups geared for children, and a 24-hour help line.
SI Azusa/Glendora has provided financial assistance to YWCA-WINGS through the YWCA Women of Achievement sponsorship.
For more information about YWCA-WINGS and the many services that it provides, visit www.ywcawings.org
YWCA Women of Achievement
This annual luncheon event was created to recognize women of all ages and backgrounds for their praiseworthy efforts
in empowering and enriching the lives of others. More than 800 business and local government officials attend and
have the opportunity to honor women from their own organizations.
- Other community-focused support service endeavors provided by Soroptimist International of Azusa/Glendora members include:
- Azusa Christmas Shopping for Kids: Azusa Recreation and Family Services Dept
Citizen of the Year: Glendora Chamber of Commerce
Earth Day
Glendora Welfare Association
Great Trivia Challenge: Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation
Halloween in the Park: Glendora Community Service Department
Table Tea: Glendora Kiwaniannes
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