Throughout the month of September we will again be aiming to fill hundreds of bags with school stationery for children in need. This year’s stationery packs will be received by Western Australian children being raised by their grandparents and children in refuges escaping domestic violence in local refuges. We would like to make the packsContinue reading
Category: Service Projects
Beanies for the Homeless
This project is now in its eighth year and continues to grow, with enthusiastic support from other Soroptimist clubs, craft groups, social groups and many individuals. Beanies, scarves and blankets are knitted, sewn or crocheted by caring hands and distributed to varies agencies and shelters during June. Last year nearly 600 beanies were distributed alongContinue reading
Relay for Life
It’s on again on 4-5 May 2019 at the Claremont Showgrounds and our Soroptimist Sunflowers are out and about busy raising funds for Cancer Council WA. If you would like to donate to our team click here. Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’sContinue reading
Australia Day Celebration Zone
SI South Perth once again supported the City of South Perth at its Australia Day Celebration Zone. It is the tenth year that we have been involved with the event and a roster of ten Soroptimists ran the Event tent, providing maps, answering queries, handing out sunscreen and give-aways, and providing ID wristbands to parentsContinue reading
School Packs Project
Throughout the month of September we are aiming to fill 500 bags with school stationery for children escaping domestic violence in local refuges. These are some of our most disadvantaged children and we believe they deserve to have the basic stationery needed to learn at school. Items needed include: packs of highlighters, writing pens, twistContinue reading