Helping women and girls live their dreams

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is excited to announce the 2026-27 round of awards for the “Live Your Dream” program.

Women who are providing the primary source of financial support for their families while pursuing their education are encouraged to apply for the Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” award.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is offering grants of up to $5,000.00 for any costs related to pursuing an education. The first place award recipient is also eligible for additional awards at the regional and international Soroptimist levels.

Eligible applicants must:

Demonstrate financial need
Be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills training program
Live in or near Saratoga County

Applications must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2026. For more information and a link to the online application click here to go to the award page.

Secret Gardens Tour raises more than $38,700!

The 31st Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour on Sunday, July 28, 2026 drew more than 650 tour-goers to enjoy nine beautiful gardens. We’re happy to report that the event netted more than $38,700 to benefit women and girls. The money is raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, honorary committee memberships and other donations.

Thank you to all of the owners who welcomed hundreds of people into their gardens! There would be no fund-raiser tour without the generous garden owners. Also, thank you to all who provided financial support. And thank you to all of the volunteers who are essential to making the day a success.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 27, 2027 for the 32nd Secret Gardens Tour.

We’re already lining up amazing participants for the 2027 tour. If you have a suggestion for a garden to consider for next year or beyond – or if you’d like to know more about joining or donating to Soroptimists – check out our website and email us at soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com.

VIEW GALLERY OF GARDENS FROM THE 2026 TOUR

Chartered in 1979, Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is part of an International non-profit organization with 80,000 members in 120 countries and territories. Our mission is to provide women and girls with access to the education, training, and resources they need to achieve economic and social empowerment.

The Saratoga Soroptimists club welcomes new members who share our mission, enjoy volunteering, and seek the opportunity to be part of something bigger while also making new friends. Our members share a generosity of spirit, a high energy level, and an openness to sharing both time and ideas. We represent a variety of ages, professions, backgrounds and interests.

Wellspring Recognizes SISC for “Leap Of Kindness Day 2024”

Thank you to Maggie Fronk and the staff at Wellspring for recognizing Soroptimist Saratoga as a partner in helping to end relationship and sexual abuse in our community.

Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment of the world’s women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.

Every year, Soroptimist International distributes more than $2.8 million in education awards to about 1,700 women all over the world.

By reaching girls while they are still young, we not only can help them stay healthy and safe in the short term, but we can reduce the number of women in crisis in the future. Putting them on a path will help them realize their dreams.