In concern for your health and to support current San Diego County and California COVID-19 policies, all onsite meetings and events are postponed unless otherwise notified. Please check your email for news updates and links to virtual meetings. Our regular club and committee meetings are being held virtually.

With great appreciation for your understanding and support.
For almost 100 years, Soroptimist has worked to create a better world for women and girls. Diversity and Fellowship is one of the core values that drives our work, and we model it in our membership, the women and girls we serve, and our hiring practices. It pains us to see racial injustice and violence of any kind. While we are living through confusing times right now, where consensus is often hard to find, we remain committed to working for a more just and equal world. We urge introspection and collaboration on ways we can work together to fix systems that do not serve all of us equally. We know that many of the women and girls we serve face inequality because of their race or ethnicity, as well as their gender. We will continue to do our part and contribute positively to our communities, nations and the world by helping women and girls to reach their full potential by getting the education they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Right now, we urge calm, empathy and kindness. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.”

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Our Mission:  A global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. 

Our Vision: Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
​Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. Today, we have about 160,000 members and supporters in 21 countries and territories. We are one of four federations that make up Soroptimist International, which has clubs in more than 120 countries throughout the world.

​Advocating for human rights and gender equality is at the heart of Soroptimist International’s advocacy work across six UN Centers, where our UN representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Our members work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realize aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide. Soroptimist, is particularly concerned with providing women and girls access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination.

Soroptimist International of Oceanside-Carlsbad (SIOC), located in North San Diego County, California is comprised of over 70 members. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Tax ID number is 95-6122380. We reach our goals through teamwork, fundraising, grants and hands-on community service.

How You Can Help

We do several fun events each year to raise money for our Community Service Grants. Find out what we're doing, and how you can join in.
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Join Us

Information for those who are interested in becoming a member, and information for our members, such as forms, lists and other information.

What We Do

Find out about the grants and scholarships we give, and other ways we are involved in the Oceanside and Carlsbad communities.
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Thank You for Your Support!

Support of our club and our community initiatives is possible with the support of our proud sponsors! To learn more please visit our sponsor opportunities page.​
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