Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization for women in business and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women, improving the lives of women and children, in local communities and throughout the world.

The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best. Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as 'the best for women'. From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 clubs representing almost 100,000 members are flourishing  in 120 countries throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve 'the best for women' in every sphere of their lives.

Members contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects benefiting women and children.

Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of service to their communities. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters, to providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls and scholarships for deserving and needy students. In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Women’s Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Making a Difference for Women Award and the Violet Richardson Award.

VISION
Be the voluntary service organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and children.

We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our communities. Together, we will:

• improve the lives of women and children
• help women achieve economic and political equality
• serve as a global voice for women
• provide outstanding leadership development opportunities for women
• enhance world peace and understanding

MISSION
To improve the lives of women and children primarily, in local communities and throughout the world.

Participating Clubs:

• Soroptimist International of Sacramento
• Soroptimist International of Davis
• Soroptimist International of Woodland
• Soroptimist International of Metropolitan Sacramento
• Soroptimist International of Placerville
• Soroptimist International of Rio Cosumnes
• Soroptimist International of Sacramento North
• Soroptimist International of Sacramento South
• Soroptimst International of West Sacramento