The Harrisburg Club of Soroptimist International celebrates award events throughout the year.
October — A Women’s Shelter
March — Live Your Dream
April — Ruby Award and Central PA Literacy Council
June — A Women’s Shelter and our Weaver Scholarship Winner
The awards celebrate women and girls as well as organizations for their outstanding achievements, service and contributions to the community with monetary awards. In 2023-2024, the Central Pennsylvania Literacy Council
, and two women’s shelters were all recognized. Each group provides support and encouragement to women hoping to re-enter the workplace.
Each year the Club gives two cash awards to women who are single parents, head-of household and the primary financial support for their families. The Live your Dream award supports women who are advancing their education seeking to improve their employment status. The winners this year are both pursuing degrees in health care services.
In 2024 we also recognized Emily Schmidt with our Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. Emily is the owner of The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop, providing work for young adults aging out of the Foster Care System as well as providing counseling and support to them.
Congratulations to all of our winners
