Some of the local projects in which SI/Chico has been involved:
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Participate in the annual American Cancer Society”s Relay for Life fundraising event, forming teams to walk 24-hour laps.
relayforlife.org
Annie B’s Community Drive
A sponsor of “Annie B’s” annual “matching funds” drive to benefit non-profit organizations generated by the North Valley Community Foundation.
nvcf.org
ARC Gift Wrapping
Participate in the gift wrapping booth at the Chico Mall during the holiday season in support of The ARC of Butte County (serving the developmentally disabled).
arcbutte.org
Beverly Manor Convalescent Home
Initiated weekly Bingo games and fresh fruit delivery for residents.
Bidwell Park Entrance
Adopted the main Bidwell Park entrance at 4th and Cypress Streets in Chico in 2008, planting a variety of shrubs and colorful flowers to beautify this gateway to the park.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte County
Raised funds for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters club. 2009/10 SI/Chico President Linda Dye ran for “Big Citizen,” a major fundraising activity.
bigbrothersister.org
Butte County Library
Provided funding to keep the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library open on Saturdays during a two-year period when library doors were closed weekends due to budget constraints.
buttecounty.net/bclibrary
Butte County Search and Rescue
Donated funds for Life Pack V Support System for Butte County Search and Rescue.
buttesar.org
CSUC Meriam Library
A collection of writings and photos chronicling the contributions of SI/Chico members from 1930 through the present was donated to Meriam Library.
Caper Acres
Purchased benches for the local favorite “Caper Acres” playground
Caper-Acres
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
Helped refurbish rooms for Chico’s women’s shelter, Catalyst.
catalystdvservices.org
Chico Boys & Girls Club
Sponsored DragonFly Quest (year-round hands-on science and math program) through a gift of $5,000 to the Chico Boys & Girls Club. In 2005 the club served over 1,000 children in Chico and Paradise.
bgcanorthvalley.org/chico.php
Chico Friends of the Library
Donated $20,000 to Chico Friends of the Library to fund a Discovery Center, Homework Center, and Parents’corner as part of SI/Chico’s 75th anniversary celebration. To find out more about what SI did for this great organization click here
chicolibrary.org
Chico Museum
In celebration of SI/Chico”s 50th anniversary, launched the concept to create the Chico Museum to preserve and reflect local historical events.
chicomuseum.org
Chico Science Fair
Assist with the annual Chico Science Fair, helping patrol displays and place ribbons.
ecst.csuchico.edu
Enloe Hospital Wing
Furnished a room in a new wing at Enloe Hospital.
enloe.org
Esplanade House
Held workshops (such as budgeting, interviewing for a job, etc.) and hosted a holiday party for the women at Esplanade House.
esplanadehousechico.com
Girl Scouts of America/Campfire Girls
Award scholarships to local Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls.
Holiday Baskets
Prepare and deliver festive holiday baskets to elderly and disabled residents with no or few nearby relatives.
Jesus Center Serving
Serve meals on a monthly basis to the homeless at the Jesus Center. For more information on what SI/Chico has done for this great organization click here
jesuscenter.org
Meals on Wheels
Contribute funds to the local “Meals on Wheels” program, which delivers meals to elderly.
North Valley Catholic Social Services
Contributed to “Clothes Closet,” “Adopt-a-Family” and “Pregnant and Parenting Teens” programs at North Valley Catholic Social Services.
nvcss.org
Passages Adult Resource Center
Help pay the cost of respite for caregivers at Passages.
passagescenter.org
Patrick Ranch Threshing Bee
Assist with annual Threshing Bee at the Patrick Ranch. Note: Hester Patrick was one of the founding members of our local SI/Chico club!
patrickranchmuseum.org
Peg Taylor Center
Donated Chico Clipper bus passes and funds to help purchase a van for the Peg Taylor Center Adult Day Health Care Center.
pegtaylorcenter.org
Sacramento River Preservation Trust
Helped fund a mural on a sound barrier wall at a local elementary school honoring the Sacramento River.
sacrivertrust.org
Salvation Army Substance Abuse Center
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, awarded $55,000 to help open the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Chico.
salvationarmy.org
Seeds of Learning – Sewing Project, Nicaragua in Dario, Nicaragua
Since 1990, Soroptimist International of Chico has supported the Seeds of Learning Center in Nicaragua through financial and equipment donations. The Learning Center teaches students (women and girls) sewing skills so they can work in a factory or make garments for themselves and their families. To find out more about this terrific project and SI/Chico’s involvement click here
seedsoflearning.org
Unicef
Participate in the annual local Unicef fundraising drive.
unicef.org
Work Training Center Thanksgiving Dinner
Serve annual turkey dinner during the month of November to benefit the Work Training Center.
wtcinc.org
Women’s Microfinance Collaborative
A group of SI/Chico members operate a local Women’s Microfinance Collaborative to raise funds to help women in third world countries start businesses. (For more information about the Collaborative, please contact Michelle Rasmussen at 530-680-1648 or email: aisforants@yahoo.com