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What is Soroptimist? 


A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls access to education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of the Twin Cities (SITC) works towards this mission through local, national, and international programs. We also work to educate and advocate for human rights causes, fundraise to support our programs, and have fun doing it.

Our programs, how we empower women and girls


Live Your Dream Education Awards

  • Provide financial support and resources for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault so they can improve their education, skills and employment prospects. 
  • Learn more about Live Your Dream

Supporting Local Communities

  • Our Twin Cities based club supports several local partner organizations, donating time and resources, to support migrant and refugee women, local low income families, and women and children escaping gender-based violence. 
  • Learn more about Supporting Communities

Soroptimist International

  • There are nearly 65,000 Soroptimist members in 118 countries around the world. We fundraise for and support international projects that are focused on empowering, educating, and providing new opportunities for women and girls on the global scale. 
  • Learn more about Soroptimist International

Fundraising

  • We support our local and global projects through several annual fundraisers. 
  • Learn more about Fundraising
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Happy Anniversary to us!

Soroptimist International of the Twin Cities (Minnesota) is celebrating our 85 years of service, activism, and community.

What is the history?
The Minneapolis club was chartered November 6, 1939 by Martha Servis, the Executive Director of the Soroptimist International Federation. The Minneapolis club, along with the Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa clubs became part of the South Central Region.

In 1957, the Minneapolis club chartered the North Hennepin and the St. Louis Park clubs. Over the years the clubs merged to become the Greater Minneapolis club and kept that name for many years until 2012 where it was renamed the Soroptimist International of the Twin Cities club to reflect our membership coming from Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding communities.