Welcome to Soroptimist of Zanesville

Mission Statement

SOROPTIMIST OF ZANESVILLE IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN AT THEIR BEST HELPING OTHER WOMEN TO BE THEIR BEST AND LIVE THEIR DREAMS.

SOROPTIMIST OF ZANESVILLE IS PROUD TO BE CELEBRATING OVER 80 YEARS OF ZANESVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE

Why Women and Girls?

Soroptimist means "best for women" and that's what we strive to be—an organization of women at their best helping other women to be their best. As a volunteer organization of business and professional women we feel uniquely qualified to help women and girls live their dreams.

It's true that both men and women live in poverty, face discrimination and must overcome obstacles. But throughout history—in every country in the world—women and girls face additional obstacles and discrimination solely because of their gender.

Why Education?

Research confirms that access to formal education benefits women and girls, their families and their communities. This is education that can result in a credential and an increase in economic empowerment. Our members invest resources in the programs that increase access to formal education and economic empowerment for women and girls: the Dream Programs and Big Goal Accelerator Projects.

See the Programs tab to learn more about SI Zanesville’s projects and awards.

Violence Against Women - Transitions

Soroptimist International of Zanesville members annually volunteer to revitalize and renovate rooms at Transitions, the local women's shelter. These renovations provide a more pleasant, safe, and home-like ambiance for women and children.

Soroptimist Dental Health Project Since 1942

In 1942, Soroptimist of Zanesville saw the need to help students' dental health. Students were missing school with toothaches. Since dental health affects academic success, Soroptimist initiated the program with funds, partnering with Zanesville Board of Education. At first sending students to local dentist for treatment, the program evolved to a mobile dental unit with treatment available to all recommended students in the Zanesville City Schools.

Presently, SIZ purchase supplies for the mobile dental unit plus toothbrushes and dental floss for the dental education. Treatment is provided in the mobile dental unit at the schools. The Soroptimist annual Pecan sales uses these fund to help with the supply purchases. Each year 200-300 students are treated for dental health issues and dental education is available to all students in the Zanesville City Schools. This is something to smile about!