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UNSTOPPABLE WOMEN. UNSTOPPABLE CHANGE.
WELCOME
Empowering the women and girls of the
Imperial Valley since 1940.
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About Us
Soroptimist International of El Centro, founded in 1940, has been empowering women and girls in the Imperial Valley for over 80 years. As part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, we share a global mission: to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
Through scholarships, mentorship, and career exploration programs — including our signature Live Your Dream Awards, Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls, and the STEAM WARS & Beyond Conference — we break down barriers and open doors to brighter futures.
When women and girls are educated, entire communities thrive. From inspiring a young girl to become an engineer to helping a single mother complete her degree, our mission is simple: invest in dreams, change lives.
Investing in Dreams
is Best for Women - and for Everyone
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF EL CENTRO
At Soroptimist International of El Centro, we live our mission every day: building a community where women uplift, support, and empower one another. We believe in the power of women helping women — creating opportunities, sharing resources, and investing in dreams that change lives.
Together, we inspire girls to dream big, empower women to achieve their goals, and strengthen the communities we serve.
OUR VISION
Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.
OUR MISSION
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education they need to achieve economic empowerment.
OUR CORE VALUES
GENDER EQUALITY
Women and girls live free from discrimination
EMPOWERMENT
Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest
EDUCATION
Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education
DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP
Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls
🌌 NASA Space Apps Challenge – El Centro 2025
October 4–5, 2025 | CUHS STEM Building | FREE for All Participants
The world’s largest hackathon is coming to El Centro! 🚀 Join 93,000+ innovators from 160+ countries as we take on global challenges using science, technology, art, and creativity. Whether you’re a student, coder, designer, scientist, or dreamer — there’s a place for you at the NASA Space Apps Challenge.
Hosted locally by Soroptimist International of El Centro, this free 2-day event brings together teams of all ages and backgrounds to brainstorm, create, and present real solutions that impact both Earth and space.
Location: CUHS STEM Building, 1001 Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Date: October 4–5, 2025
Cost: FREE for all participants
Register Now: Click here to register
Support the Challenge
We’re looking for sponsors and donors to help make this global event possible in our community.
Alejandra Early – Local Lead, NASA Space Apps El Centro
📧 aearly6@asu.edu | 📞 (442) 238-4278
Community Contact (Sponsorships & Media):
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Ivonne Sotomayor – President, SI El Centro
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Jessie Villanueva – Co-President, SI El Centro
📧 sielcentro@soroptimist.net | info@sielcentro.com
📞 (760) 587-5223 | (760) 679-2081
Be part of the countdown. Be part of the challenge. Be part of the world. 🌍
OUR PARTNERS
At SI El Centro, we believe that our strength lies in unity.
The impact we make in our community by empowering women and girls to reach their aspirations is only achievable through the generous contributions of our donors and sponsors.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our current and former partners; your support for our club is truly invaluable.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Delivering quality, affordable financial services with an exceptional member-focused experience.
GRANTS
FRIENDS OF SOROPTIMIST
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David Barajas
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Priscilla Coronado
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Sarah Enz
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Valentina Estes
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Brenda Estrada
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El Zarape Restaurant
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Emmanuel Gonzalez
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Mark Gran
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Jaime Honold
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Honor Health Sciences
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Anne Irigoyen
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Raul & Lupita Islas
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Barbara Kraus
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Carla Kuhns
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RJ Neild
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Peggy Price
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Planned Parenthood
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Jasmine Rodriguez
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Terri Rogers
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Martha Cardenas-Singh
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Top Hat Dance Studio
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Judy Torricellas
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TWG General Contractors
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Fabiola Tyson
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Amy Volmer
EDUCATION
Reinforcing Our Commitment
With our organization’s mission always in mind, our goal is to promote great opportunities for women and girls in need. With access to the right resources, they can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.
To learn more about our signature programs "Live Your Dream" education & training awards for women and the "Dream It Be It" career support for girls, get in touch with us today.
COMMUNITY
Group Effort
At Soroptimist International of El Centro, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. Support is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area.
We believe in giving back to our Imperial Valley community and are always looking to represent other organizations in our area that support our cause.
We are proud to partner with these various organizations, WomanHaven, Spread The Love, MANA Imperial Valley and so many others.
MEMBERSHIP
The More The Merrier
Do you find yourself wanting to serve your community?
Want to invest in the future of women and girls?
Then join SI El Centro Today!
Be part of a dynamic and diverse group of women dedicated to expanding the access to education for women and girls and helping them achieve the economic empowerment they need to reach their dreams.