Since chartering in 1963, Soroptimist International of Palm Desert members have provided volunteer service to our community and, through our many international projects, to the world.
If you are a woman who wishes to provide volunteer service in an atmosphere of support, friendship and fun, then joining Soroptimist may be right for you. Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment of the world's women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. Our programs include the annual Live Your Dream Awards, Dream it Be it Program for middle school girls and the Soroptimist House of Hope (a recovery home in Desert Hot Springs). Since the pandemic, our club has also adopted Sea View Elementary School in the Salton Sea area for a special Girl Power section of their library. We donated over 100 books to empower and inspire young girls in one of the most underserved and financially challenged areas of our valley. Our Soroptimist Store at the school also provides warm coats, and household supplies via a partnership with Bed Bath and Beyond.