Hats & Heels Event
We are changing things up so we may create a more fun and eventful fundraising experience!
Please mark your calendars to join us at the
Rancho Bernardo Inn
May 4, 2025
Hats and Heels are still welcome!
WE ARE STILL FUNDRAISING FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING! YOU ARE ALWAYS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EMPOWERING WOMEN & CHANGING LIVES!
We had so much fun with all our supporters at our annual event this year and hope to see you again
at our all-new event!
Check out our gallery to see all the fun!
Donations are welcomed all year!
is now our
Celebration of Courage Event
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.
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.
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
Get Involved
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Attend the Celebration of Courage Event (2025-stay tuned)
Follow us on social media to keep the discussion going
… and don’t forget to bring your hat!
Soroptimist Clubs of North San Diego & Poway • 501c3 Tax ID #23-7122002
Our Wonderful Sponsors
Our Wonderful Sponsors
Title Sponsor
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
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