“Soroptimist International of Santa Paula is also very pleased to be able to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clara Valley with the SMART Girls program,” which helps girls develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles.
SMART Girls is designed for two age-group levels, 8 to 12 and 13 to 17, according to their physiological, mental and emotional needs. In addition, the program is intended to help girls make positive decisions at this critical stage in their development.
SMART Girls takes the skills, mastery and resistance training concept even further by providing gender- and age-specific information to help young women develop the necessary skills to have a long and healthy life.
The program also promotes bettering relationships between young women and the older significant females in their lives to foster self-esteem and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
The Community Center was filled to capacity for the Holiday Fashion Show, which the 13-member SISP considers one of its two largest annual fundraisers.
Juarez told the crowd, “I personally invite you to join us as we continue to improve the lives of local women and girls, and ask any of the members about the rewarding experience of being a Soroptimist!”