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Celebration of Courage Event
(formerly Hats & Heels )
We are changing things up to create a more fun and eventful fundraising experience!
Please mark your calendars to join us at the beautiful
Rancho Bernardo Inn
May 4, 2025
11:00 AM Champagne Reception
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Sip, Sparkle, and Play
Exciting new games and prizes including fabulous
live auction international trips:
Exotic & Serene South African Safari
Timeless Tuscany Italian Villa
Tropical Escape choose Puerto Plata, Puerto Morelos, or Mazatlan
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Hats and Heels are still welcome!
Check out our gallery to see all the fun!​​​
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EMPOWERING WOMEN & CHANGING LIVES!​
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Introducing guest speaker
"From the Ivy League to a Gun at My Head: Domestic Violence Myths & Misconceptions"
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New York Times bestselling author of four books including her memoir "Crazy Love", and a compelling TedTalk speaker tackling the candid, chilling question of "Why Women Don't Leave". Leslie has appeared on the Today Show, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and the New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, and others. We are thrilled to have her with us!
Who We Are
Soroptimist International is a global women’s organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment. When women and girls are educated they have opportunity, choices and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.
What We Do
Locally, in addition to supporting Soroptimist-wide programs, the North San Diego and Poway Soroptimist Clubs work together to provide a Transitional Housing Program for domestic violence survivors. This program moves families from dependency and abuse to a safe, self-sustaining life by providing housing, mentorship, and financial help. Since 1997, North San Diego and Poway clubs have helped 91 moms and 218 children. The proceeds generated by our event make this and our other programs possible including raising awareness of the devastating effects of Human Trafficking.
Watch the below video to learn more about the programs we support.
Domestic Violence Statistics
The percentage of violent crimes that are initiated by intimate partners.
The number of people per minute physically abused by their intimate partner -- 1 in 4 of abused are men.
The percentage of people who are injured by intimate partners who receive medical care for their injuries.
The percentage of all murder-suicides that involve an intimate partner.
The number of calls placed to domestic violence hotlines every day.
The number of women who have been stalked in their lifetime. Over 60% of women reported being stalked by a current or former intimate partner.
Get Involved
Hundreds are dressed in their finest hats, coming together to raise funds
and support survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Providing educational scholarships is vital to empowerment.
WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN
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Soroptimist Clubs of North San Diego & Poway • 501c3 Tax ID #23-7122002
Our Wonderful Sponsors
Title Sponsor 2024
SUSAN & BILL KRUPKE
LEE PROIMOS
CORINNE & MIKE CAMPBELL
MCM CONSULTANTS
DAVE & DEB J-R
CHRIS WARD
ANONYMOUS
STEVE & BONNIE GOSSELIN
PATRICIA WHITACRE
GOVERNOR, DESERT COAST REGION
MINOO & FARZIN ANVARI
JUDY HORNING
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PEGGY STEWART & TOM SCOTT
THE RAMOS FAMILY
DAVE & PATTY GROSCH
DAWNA & RAY WARREN
CHRISTINE & BRIAN KRATZ
MARYAM HEKMAT, MD
SHELLEY DUGAN
ANONYMOUS
PETE & DEDE MAW
NANCY & GENE BROKAW
SYCUAN BAND
IAN & LYNN FLANAGAN
MARK & VIRGINIA MAHIGIAN
STEPHEN & JULIE STOCK
