Our Impact

Built on purpose, our programs are making an impact
for women and families in Greater Victoria

Our Approach

We're a team of passionate volunteer thinkers and doers, dedicated to building programs and projects that improve the lives of women and girls.

We build with purpose and clarity.
We collaborate and partner with community-minded businesses.

PROJECT OVERVIEW & IMPACT RESULTS

FUNDING WOMEN’S EDUCATION

EDUCATION AWARDS

We believe in the power of educating women and girls by providing cash education awards to help self-identified women obtain skills-training and education necessary to improve their employment and career prospects, leading to financial stability.

Learn more: Education Awards Program

Soroptimist Education Awards Stats
Soroptimist Education Awards Stats
Soroptimist Education Awards Stats
Soroptimist Education Award Stats
Soroptimist Education Awards Stats

stats as of March 2026

INSPIRING TEENS

DREAM IT BE IT CONFERENCE

A one-day conference, inspiring and empowering teen self-identified women with mentorship, career inspiration,
life skills, and tools to break cycles and build bold futures.

Learn more: Dream It. Be It Conference

Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats
Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats
Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats

stats as of March 2026

Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats
Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats
Soroptimist Dream It Be It Stats

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

INNOVATIVE FOOD RESCUE INITIATIVES

*Stella’s Lunches for seniors
*SIster’s Preserves‍ ‍
*Food Boxes for families and seniors
*Cooked & Prepared Meals for Seniors

Learn more: Food Security

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

STELLA’S LUNCHES

Held 4 times per year, Stella’s Lunches reduce senior isolation while providing a healthy meal, companionship, and entertainment. The event raises awareness about food insecurity and is one way
to help seniors move out of poverty.

Learn more: Stella’s Suppers & Stella’s Lunches

Soroptimist Stella's Lunch Stats
Soroptimist Stella's Lunch Stats
Soroptimist Stella's Lunch Stats
Soroptimist Stella's Lunch Stats
Soroptimist Stella's Lunch Stats

stats as of March 2026

SISTERS PRESERVES, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

SISTERS PRESERVES

SIsters Preserves is an innovative approach to food security, by converting rescued food into canned products, including preserves and pickles, which are then sold by donation and profits are returned to the community through Soroptimist Victoria Westshore’s programs and services.

Learn more: Food Security

SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
SIsters Preserves Stats, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore
Soroptimist Victoria Westshore Meals for Seniors

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

MEALS FOR SENIORS

Held 4 times per year, Stella’s Lunches reduce senior isolation while providing a healthy meal, companionship, and entertainment. The event raises awareness about food insecurity and is one way
to help seniors move out of poverty.

Learn more: Stella’s Suppers & Stella’s Lunches

Soroptimist Victoria Westshore Meals for Seniors stats 2026
Soroptimist Victoria Westshore Meals for Seniors stats 2026
Soroptimist Victoria Westshore Meals for Seniors stats 2026
Soroptimist Victoria Westshore Meals for Seniors stats 2026

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

FOOD BOXES - FEEDING FAMILIES

Community food boxes are assembled for more than 35 families and seniors each month. Individuals who do not have the means to attend Food Banks during regular hours. or seniors with mobility issues.

Food Boxes contain rescued fresh and frozen food, and we purchase additional proteins, toiletries and school snacks.

Learn more: Food Security

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