Soroptimists undertake service projects locally, nationally and internationally.
It is the reason why many of us are members and it is the linchpin of our organisation and what makes us different from other organisations.We act locally but think globally. Through awareness, advocacy and action, Soroptimists work in the following areas:
Economic Empowerment
Education
Environmental Sustainability
Food Security and Healthcare
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In Preston :
We run a Drop In Cafe at Kingsfold Library in Penwortham for anyone who feels isolated or needs a bit of company and a chat. There’s cake too!
We are a member of PAN LANCASHIRE ANTI SLAVERY PARTNERSHIP and support as many MDS events as we can.
We provide giftbags for the homeless at Christmas via the Salvation Army and children staying at the local domestic violence refuge.
We have lobbied local MPs and County Councillors over funding for Domestic Violence refuges, Landmines, Human Trafficking and blister pack recycling.
We hold £1 preloved clothes sales 3 times a year. They are busy with people gathering some sensational bargains and we are also saving lots of clothes from ending up in landfill.
We collect things for recycling – blister packs, spectacles, postcards, postage stamps, bras…………
