Service Projects / Programs

Each year at the annual Dog Show event in July, Soroptimist members assist the Lost Coast Kennel Club on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with parking.  We collect fees, direct traffic, and enjoy seeing the numerous breeds of dogs that enter the show.
Members: Fannette, Debbie, and Sue

As Soroptimists, we are proud to assist Fortuna Sunrise Rotary in lining the Main Street of Fortuna with the American Flag each year on 9/11 honoring the many victims, heroes, first responders, rescue workers, and members of our military.
Members: Fannette, Shirley, Christine, Sue, Loene, Heather, Diane, Jo Ann, and Laurie

Shoes are purchased for school-age children who need adequate shoes to attend school.  School counselors in the Eel River Valley work with SIERV to support this program along with the Fortuna Family Resource Center who manages the distribution of the shoes.
Thank you to the Eel River Valley Foundation for donating to our program!  Soroptimist President Debbie Scaife is with member Kay Chapman who received the donation on behalf of the Fortuna Family Resource Center from ERVF President Pam Murphy.

For over 25 years, library books have been donated to elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Eel River Valley.  The books are distributed to the school librarians and administrators at an annual Library Breakfast in January.    Our Bunco for Books events generates the funds to make this happen!

Dream it, Be It: Career Support for Girls gives girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.

Soroptimist International of Eel River Valley's Dream It, Be It program was held at Fortuna East High on March 13, April 10, and May 8, 2024.  We had a great time working with the young women who attended!  Look forward to 2025 to continue supporting girls achieve their dreams.

Adopt-A-Highway is just one of our volunteer projects that promotes pride and ownership in keeping our communities beautiful.  Come look for us on the highway headed to Ferndale!
Members: Fannette, Shirley, Jo Ann, and Laurie

Each Christmas at our annual President's Appeal Breakfast, we sponsor and support a family in need with gifts to help make their holiday a special occasion. 

Soroptimists and Kiwanis jointly coordinated the City of Fortuna's 2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rohner Park.
Members: Stephanie, Shirley, Loene, Sue, and Fannette