MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR WOMEN

Soroptimist Style Show Helps Enrich Women’s Lives

What do 43 bottles of wine, 53 designer-themed purses and a style show have in common? They all helped raise more than $8,200 during the 6th annual Soroptimists International of Moorhead Spring Time Styles silent auction and style show.

The event was Saturday April 14 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Susie Nickell, PR Director for the Moorhead Soroptimists, said the tickets sold out quickly, and the event raised about $2,000 more than last year.

Soroptimists International is the largest classified women’s service organization in the world. “Soroptimist” means “best for women”― and that’s what this organization strives to achieve.

The Moorhead Soroptimists meet once a month to discuss fund raising efforts for The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Churches United for the Homeless and Frasier, to name a few. They give awards to women to help them better their lives. The members also ensure that Gooseberry Park in Moorhead is cleaned annually and it stays handicapped-accessible.

This annual event is a chance to enjoy coffee and cake with friends, get great deals on wine and watch women of all ages bidding above and beyond for the themed purses that support a very worthy organization. [AWM] Visit w ww.soroptimistncr.org for more information.