2026 February Monthly Meeting

Live Your Dream Award Ceremony

Our club had the profound honor of presenting the Live Your Dream Awards to seven extraordinary women who are pursuing their education and building stronger, more independent futures for themselves and their families.

Through the Live Your Dream Award – Investing in Women. Changing Futures. program, we provide cash grants to women who are the primary financial support for their families. These funds help cover critical expenses such as tuition, books, childcare, and transportation removing barriers so they can focus on completing their degrees or vocational training.

Many of this year’s recipients have overcome significant challenges, including poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, trafficking, and substance abuse. Their resilience, determination, and commitment to creating a better life for their children and themselves is truly inspiring.

These awards are more than financial assistance, they are an investment in courage, perseverance, and possibility. When we support women in reaching their educational goals, we don’t just change individual lives—we strengthen families and transform communities.

We are incredibly proud of this year’s awardees and grateful to everyone who helps make this life-changing program possible.

Learn more about the Live Your Dream Award: https://www.soroptimistpdx.com/our-programs