Soroptimist funding to aid area women and girls

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) announces the availability of $16,800 in funding for local organizations that support the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training needed to achieve economic empowerment.

In 2020, SISC awarded grants to the following organizations for projects that align with SISC’s mission to assist women and girls: Ballston Area Community Center, Camp Abilities, Camp Little Notch, CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Create Studios, Fast Break Fund, Franklin Community Center, Girl Scouts of Central New York Troop 3252, League of Women Voters, Mother Susan Anderson Shelter, National Museum of Dance, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Saratoga Regional YMCA, Saratoga Senior Center, Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, Shelters of Saratoga, and To Life!

To qualify, candidate organizations must reside in or serve the needs of citizens of Saratoga County. Grants are typically awarded for specific activities, start-ups, or capital projects. Consideration will be given to the number of people served. Individual endeavors such as pageants and competitions cannot be funded.

The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2021. For a grant application, visit the SISC website at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. Grant recipients will be notified by April 15, 2021.

SISC is part of an international volunteer service organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. SISC typically hosts two

signature fundraisers, “Cabin Fever” and Secret Gardens Tour. For information about the organization, this year’s events, and how to join or contribute visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. For more information about the fund distribution program, contact Soroptimist International of Saratoga County at: funddistributionsaratoga@gmail.com.