Our Work
From education awards for women to care bags for those starting over, our members show up for women and girls in our community. Here you'll find our ongoing projects, our recent service, and the moments we're proudest of.
Recent Service Projects
Food Share Ventura
Food Share Ventura put out a call for volunteers to wrap canned foods for their annual Build a Christmas Tree Festival. SICI members wrapped an amazing number if red, white and blue cans.
Bold & Worthy Bags
Our Bold and Worthy Bags are slated for the newest residents at the Coalition for Family Harmony’s shelter. They have experienced domestic violence, are referred by law agencies and arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. The Bags are member-made and include tooth and hair brushes, lip gloss, lotion, socks, nail clippers, scented candles, pens and journals. As an on-going club project, the list is planned to expand as the need is crucial.
If you would like to donate, click here to see a list of needed items. If you would like us to do the shopping, please click here.
Recent Highlights
Soroptimist 101 happened on February 6th and we called it "Back to School"! Many hands on board; SI, SIA, Region, District and club were defined by "Professor" Lucinda; and we couldn't skip the homemade Pop Tarts!
SI Camino Real Region Fall Workshop
From The Power of Collaboration to membership, milestones, leadership, the Code of Conduct, Soroptimist International goals, regional history, and club milestones, the day was filled with valuable insights, meaningful conversations, and inspiration for the future of our organization.
In October we say Thank you, Soroptimist International Camino Real Region, for another informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring Fall Workshop! 💙💛
From l to r: GEM Brooke Stephens, President Elect Ilya Vita, Governor Elect Carole Savala and President Dr. Lucinda Wayland Connelly.
The 2026/27 SI/CI has been seated!
Left to right, Treasurer Shelina Sayani, Secretary Amanda Pelch, VP Fundraising Karen Campbell, VP Membership Pat Cruz-Mendoza, President-Elect Ilya Vita, Immediate Past President Linda Hall, President Dr. Lucinda Wayland Connelly and rounding out the picture is Camino Real Governor-Elect Carole Savala, Installing Officer. Not pictured: VP Community Service Janice Aharon-Ezer.
Women's Walk and Expo
It might have been a chilly and overcast day but our spirits weren't dampened! We officially launched our Women's Walk and Expo on Saturday, May 9, 2026! A DJ! Vendors! Cheerleaders! The STOP Trafficking Ventura County booth supported by members from SI/Fillmore, Oxnard and Ventura! Mothers' Day Bouquets and Coffee! Water station supported by members from SI/Oxnard! Bananas! and, of course, WALKERS! for the 5K course! PHEW! Kudos to our planners! A good event this year will be even better next year! Watch for it next Spring!
Members Gabrielle LeDoux, JuliAnn Laufer, Brooke Stephens, Maria Workman and Barbara Schulman attended the 19th Annual STOP Trafficking Ventura County in downtown Ventura on January 17, 2026. our club is a co-sponsor with SI/Camarillo, SI/Fillmore, SI/Oxnard and SI/Ventura. We were honored that Immediate Past President of Soroptimist International of the Americas Ginger Cole and Camino Real Region Governor Cynthia Jarvis joined us for the awareness walk on Main Street and the speaker presentations.
STOP Human Trafficking
In spring 2025, we made it into the
Channel Islands Living magazine.
We are honored!
The chefs! Kathy Gray, District 1 Director Carole Savala and President JuliAnn Laufer expressed our gratitude and appreciation to the men of Oxnard Fire Station #6 with a "reverse dinner" in early February 2025.
"Thank you so much or bringing us lasagna, salad and the cookies this evening. It was delicious and we all really enjoyed it. Thank you!"
~ Kyle Vondrak / Fire Captain, E66B
Dinner at the Firehouse
Information and contact info about Channel Islands Soroptimist was included with each Flocking.
The Flock stayed around for a couple of days with a request of the Flockee to suggest a name for their next resting spot.
YOU'VE BEEN FLOCKED
Past Service Projects & Shenanigans
Aug 2, 2025- Proud Soroptimist Channel Islands volunteer at the James Storehouse Back to School event! 🎒👟📚Brand new shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and more were provided to youth in:✨ Foster care✨ Kinship care✨ Guardianship✨ Family preservation✨ CSEC programs✨ Youth who have aged out (ages 5–26) Every attendee shops completely free—plus we had plenty of treats and entertainment for all! 💖🎉Giving back feels GOOD.
James Storehouse Back to School Bash 2025
