SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL of MERCED
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

Soroptomist International of Merced has several service projects designed to meet community needs.

Support of the Merced County Library Children’s Room
SI Merced has contributed over $15,000 over the course of several years to the Merced County Main Library Children’s Room to buy books for children. The club continues to donate funds to the library for this purpose.

Support of Sixth and Seventh Day meals
The club makes annual donations to this service that serves meals on weekends to the elderly and physically isolated that are served by Meals on Wheels during the regular work week, but who would go without food or a personal visit on weekends.

Support of Hinds Hospice
The club makes donations every year to support the ongoing good work of Hinds Hospice. The club appreciates the care and compassion they bring into the lives of families during times of great stress.

Support of the Los Banos Grasslands Environmental District and Their Program, Wild on Wetlands
The club not only donates funds to this valuable environmental organization, members also work during their annual ecological and wild life program where children and adults can learn about and share experiences in the wetlands.

Support for Children through the Celebration of Kids Programs
The first segment of a Celebration for Kids is a shopping trip for children in need. The club donates funds to and proviudes volunteers for a program co-sponsored by Mervyns. Children in need are selected to go on a shopping trip at Mervyn’s before school starts. Each child is provided with a backpack and $100 to ourchase school clothes. The second segment is a program that provides celebrations at the county women’s shelter, a Woman’s Place. Club members buy cakes, drinks, toys, and books to share with children who are being housed at the safe house with their mothers.

Contributions to the Community

• The Fountain in the Main Library of the Merced County Library
• The Clock in McNamara Plaza
• The Tree of Humanity Sculpture in Merced’s City Hall
• Benches along the Bear Creek Bike and Walking Path
  

Revised May 30, 2007