Following in the footsteps of St. Nicholas — a wealthy man who, according to legend, secretly relieved those facing misfortune and poverty — every year Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley (SISCSV) shares the bounty of Silicon Valley to brighten the holidays for families. For nearly 40 years, the service club’s annual holiday “store” … Read more
The Classy Bag Affaire on May 21 was a high-end bag heaven for the philanthropic-minded women and friends of Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley (SISCSV). More than 200 smartly dressed Soroptimists, supporters and political dignitaries attended the annual luncheon and bag auction fundraiser at Santa Clara Marriott Hotel. The atmosphere was as festive … Read more
It’s a story of international sisterhood. Of privileged women helping women in need. Silicon Valley Soroptimist, Jodie Fillhardt, made the questionable decision to travel to Poland to aid Ukrainian women, children and elderly flooding into Krakow to escape the war. Then, she had to figure out how to do so safely and without, herself, becoming … Read more