Soroptimist of GSCV Donates $61,000 to Non-profits

 Eighteen non-profits joined Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley at a recent monthly luncheon to accept their share of $61,000 in donations from the women-centered organization.
“All year long, we raise funds through various fundraisers and events,” said SIGSCV President Rebecca Johnston.  “And once a year, we get to give it away to organizations that support our mission: to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.”
Organizations that received funds included: the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Women’s Unit; Carousel Ranch; Child & Family Center; Circle of Hope; College of the Canyons Center for Early Childhood Education; College of the Canyons Scholarships; Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley; HIUKIC Robotics, Inc.; Journey Out; Larc Ranch; Maryvale; Mending Kids; Mothers Fighting For Others; The Youth Project; Single Mothers Outreach; Tirza International; and Soroptimist International of the Americas.
“We’re looking to lift people up by giving them the programs and skill sets they need to lead successful, happy, empowered lives,” Rebecca said.
For more information about SIGSCV, please visit www.sigscv.org.