THANK YOU to all who supported our annual fundraiser,
Soroptimist Around the World!
Learn more about Soroptimist!
For those who attended the event or may have missed it, check out our photo album provided by Boldly Creative that captures the essence of the special and successful event! Thank you to all the members, donors, businesses, attendees, KSU Fashion Student Organization, and others who gave of their time, energy, and dollars to sustain our mission of supporting women and girls in this community!
When you support Soroptimist, you support not only our local programs, but our ability to impact women and girls around the world. To understand the extent to which our mission aligns with women internationally, view the video below, recorded by Canton/Stark County Soroptimist members while attending the international convention in Dublin, Ireland, July 2023.
If you want to be part of a network of dedicated women who work together to improve the lives of women and girls in our community, consider joining this impactful organization! Click here to tell us more about yourself, and you'll hear from us soon!
Donations for the DVPI
We collect donations for the shelters operated by Domestic Violence Project, Inc. Click button at right to view a list of what we collect each month. YOU can participate in this effort! Contact us to arrange for a pickup/dropoff of your contributions, or purchase directly from the DVPI's Amazon wishlist and have shipped to the organization directly.
Support Soroptimist Programs:
Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, and currently rotate locations. Scroll down to the schedule of events below for up-to-date information on upcoming meeting locations, or email President Tammy Iams at iams.tammy@bestforwomencanton.org.
2023 "Ruby Award" Winner
MAIHARRIESES WOODEN
Congratulations to our 2023 "Woman of Distinction" award winner,
Maiharriese Wooden is the Founder of the Stark Blessing Box Initiative. She is also the Community Engagement Director at First Christian Church - Canton where she co manages their clothing ministry (Common Goods), runs the monthly Laundry Project, and does community engagement activities. She also works to build relationships with other organizations and communities to empower residents of the greater Stark county area.Se is a Saint Joseph's Senior Living board member and a Member of the Stark County Junior League. Maiharriese is a mother of two adult daughters, grandmother of six, and is strong in her faith.
Maiharriese has had personal experiences with daily challenges with food insecurity and this has encouraged her to start the Stark County Blessing Box initiative. She has been called by the Lord to begin this and has placed over 16 boxes in the Stark county area helping hundreds of families a year provide food for their families.
Her obedience and faith in the Lord is very important to her and her mantra in life is, “To follow Jesus’ example in caring for the disadvantaged and suppressed while guiding them toward the transformational love of Christ.
2023 Woman of Distinction
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TAYLOR BATES
Taylor Bates was born in Alliance, OH. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, and is currently attending Northern Kentucky University online to earn her Master of Social Work with a micro-focus in Trauma Informed Care. She has been a General Mental Health Case Manager at Coleman Health Services since October 2021. Taylor is also a Volunteer Board Member at YWCA of Alliance to help promote the empowerment of women, and eliminate racism. She is also the Vice President of COVID Christmas Angels, a non-profit organization centered around providing Christmas gifts for families in need. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her cats, family, and friends. Her dream is to help our youth realize their dreams, and then help build their resilience to achieve those dreams!
The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls. Honorees are women who have worked to improve the lives of other women or girls. Their work has had a significant impact, and also inspires and encourages other women.
CONTACT
NEXT EVENTS
WHAT'S UP?
PO Box 2171
North Canton, OH 44720
CURRENT PROJECTS
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Working with Domestic Violence Project Inc. of Canton to collect items of need, make shelter improvements, lead empowerment workshops, and facilitate the Furnishing a Fresh Start program.
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Collaborating with partners like Days for Girls, Girls on the Run.
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Maintaining an active Awards program for women in our community.
Tues, October 3- Stark Co. District Library - Plain
Community Branch located at Glen
Oak High School - 1803 Schneider
St. NW, Canton
Sat, October 7 - Annual fundraiser at La Pizzaria
PARTNER EVENTS
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