SI of the Langleys
Meeting Info
Date: 1st Tuesday each month (except July, August and December)
Time: Social at 5:30PM, Dinner served at 6:00PM, Meeting at 7:00PM.
Location: Andreas Restaurant, 20227 56 Avenue, Langley
Email: silangleys@soroptimist.net
Website: https://www.silangleys.ca
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Mailing Address: 47-20821 Fraser Highway, Box 215, Langley, BC V3A 0B6
Chartered in 1986, SI of the Langleys is proud to be part of the generous fabric of the Township and City of Langley.
The club actively participates in community projects and improves the lives of many through volunteering their time and financial support for a variety of projects, programs and causes.
Their innovative ideas of service work and fun fund raising helps them ‘get the attention’ of their community. The residents, businesses and politicians of The Langleys’ are strong supporters of their Soroptimists which results in productive & successful team work. The club has become well known in their community for their annual Womens’ Health Forum which focuses on timely heath issues of importance to women.
For over 20 years, the club has co-hosted a Candle Light Vigil to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th.
In recent years fundraising events have included the popular Robbie Burns Night, Power of the Purse and the very successful Christmas Basket Raffle.
SI of the Langleys provides financial assistance to several local organizations whose programs support women and girls. Currently these organizations (in addition to others) include:
Children of the Street
Douglas Park Community School Breakfast Program
Encompass/Best Babies
Langley Memorial Hospital
Langley Seniors Resource Society
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities
The club is pleased to provide an average of three (3) Live Your Dream Awards annually to deserving women in the community. These awards assist these women in creating a world of economic stability and advancement for themselves and their families.
Information about the Live Your Dream Education & Training Award for Women program can be found at: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/index.html
In recent years, club members have presented a customized Dream It Be It Career Support for Girls program. The club has teamed up with the Langley Boys & Girls Club to present a program to their Girls Club. The connection that has been made between the generations of women and girls is one that is rewarding for all involved.
Dream It Be It program information can be found at https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/dream-it-be-it/index.html.