The Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks is the local affiliate of Soroptimist International of the Americas, an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women.  Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women and girls.  The organizational mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world.

The Adirondack Chapter has fulfilled this mission through various projects.  For the last eight years, the group held a spring Blossom Festival that raised funds for their Women’s Opportunity Fund and the Violet Richardson Award.  In October 2004, the group assembled 80 cosmetic bags with personal items, and in December, baby-changing needs and clothing for Community Maternity Services of Warren County. In February, 2005, the group’s project is “the Bucket Brigade,” which will assemble cleaning items and products plus a gift certificate for something special for victims of domestic violence that are ready to leave safe houses and set up housekeeping again.  These will go to the Warren County Domestic Violence Group.

The Soroptimists meet the first Monday of each month at the Montcalm Restaurant.  Professional women interested in attending can call Lara Currie at 761-0668