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Celebration of Courage Event
Soroptimist International Clubs of North San Diego & Poway
Exciting new date
and location for 2026!
October 4th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
OUR ANNUAL EVENT SUPPORTS WOMEN & GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY!
PLEASE JOIN US TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO PROVIDE RESOURCES
FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS SURVIVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
HUMAN TRAFFICKING, POVERTY, AND OTHER CHALLENGES
PREVENTING FREEDOM, SAFETY, AND POWER.
WE ARE CURRENTLY PRESENTING THE 2026 CELEBRATION OF COURAGE EVENT!
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GRAND BALLROOM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA
WE ARE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EMPOWERING WOMEN & CHANGING LIVES!
Check out our gallery to see all the fun!
Please Join Us!
Click on the link above!
...And introducing ...
our Keynote Speaker for this Year
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 96 moms and 226 children. The proceeds generated by our event make this and our other programs possible including raising awareness of the devastating effects of Human Trafficking.
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.
Get Involved
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
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Soroptimist Clubs of North San Diego & Poway • 501c3 Tax ID #23-7122002
Thank you to
Our Wonderful Sponsors
Title Sponsor of Courage
Pillars of Courage
Champions of Courage
CORINNE & MICHAEL CAMPBELL
DEB & DAVE JACOBS-ROBINSON
THE WARNOCK FAMILY
Guardians of Courage
GOSSELIN FAMILY FUND
Advocates of Courage
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
PEGGY STEWART &
TOM SCOTT
Supporters of Courage
IKE & NAN EASTMAN
MINOO ANVARI
