Our Mission:
Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Accepting Applications for Live Your Dream Awards 2026
The Live Your Dream Award offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 – November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.
Come and Meet Us!
Join us each month for our Club meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106, Capitola. As always, the meeting is free and open to the public. Visit our calendar page for details on this month’s meeting. Hope to see you there or check out our NEW Sustaining Donor Option!
Can’t be a Soroptimist member, but would still like to help Santa Cruz County women and girls complete their education? Become a Sustaining Donor by sending us a monthly donation of any amount you choose! A bank transfer from your bank to ours is the easiest way to make your donation. If you would like to become a donor, send us an email and we’ll arrange it.
The Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea 2025 Live Your Dream winners!
Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea has selected nine single mothers as winners of its 2025 Live Your Dream program awards. Each received a cash award that they can use for anything that enables them to complete their education, such as rent, medical bills, child care and car repairs.The winners were honored at a presentation ceremony on March 8. Women who are enrolled in or have been accepted into a bachelor’s or technical training program, are the heads of their households and have a demonstrated need are eligible to apply for a Live Your Dream award.
See our program page for details on these great ladies!
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Support our non-profit organization by making a tax-deductible contribution!
We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID 94-9771973.
Make checks payable to: Soroptimist International of Capitola and mail to:
P.O. Box 576
Capitola, CA 95010
Thank you for your support!