Soroptimist International of Anacortes (SIA) has one fundraiser, the Thrift Shop. From sales, SIA budgets annually to provide financial assistance to many worthy causes; local, national, and international. Along with budgeted funds, SIA provides assistance to organizations as it receives additional requests during the year. Each month the Community Service Committee meets to discuss these requests and make recommendations to the club for payment.
Listed are some of the many projects SIA supported in 2010-2011.
International Projects
- Pakistan Relief
- International Quadrennial Project – increase awareness of sex trafficking
- Global Burn Care and Reconstructive Institute
- World Vision – Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
- Etta Project
- Central Asia Institute
Community Projects
- Gentry House – adult day care facility
- Anacortes Community Family Shelter
- Skagit Hospice
- Boys and Girls Club
- Friendship House
- Island Hospital Foundation
- Lifeline
- Meals on Wheels
- Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)
- Salvation Army
- Project Homeless Connect
- Anacortes Youth Dynamics
- Island Prenatal Center
- Skagit Habitat for Humanity
- St Vincent de Paul Utility Relief Fund
Education and Children’s Projects
- Anacortes Middle School Chill and Spill Program – a journal-based program for children dealing with substance abuse, depression, divorce, school and peer problems.
- Fidalgo Island Reading is Fundamental Program
- Literacy Learning Centers
- Marine Maintenance Technology Scholarship Fundraising Campaign
- Anacortes Cooperative Preschool
- Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair
- Skagit Symphony Youth Program
- MONA Link program – art education and appreciation for elementary students
SIA also has service committees that receive budgeted funds specific to their area of interest. Visit the Scholarships, Health Care Equipment, and Programs pages to learn about these programs.
