Streams of Living Water Women’s Center Receives New Vehicle with the Help of Soroptimist and Local Business Owners

Press release from Soroptimist Internation of Humboldt Bay:

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay supports the Streams of Living Water Women’s Center.

The Center is a part of Redwood Adult and Teen Challenge, which is a faith-based recovery and work program. They provide services for hire, have run a store/coffee shop and they contribute to our community with the work that they do.  This includes the cleaning of the Humboldt Transit Authority bus stops.

Their vehicle was costing more than it was worth to repair. Soroptimist International Humboldt Bay heard of their need and took action. Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay pulled from previously raised funds and asked several local business owners to match. They explained the need and set a total goal of $20,000. With the help of donations from these gracious local businesses, and the support of other wonderful individuals, they were able to make the wish for a new truck come true. President, Tosha Martins-Bowling, said “We couldn’t have done it without our local business donors. We appreciate their support in helping us to meet this need for the Center and for our community”.

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay members recently gathered at the Streams of Living Water Women’s Center to enjoy and learn about each other. Soroptimist members shared information about themselves, their challenges and the mission of Soroptimist. Residents of the Center shared testimonials and experience of their journey thus far. It was an evening enjoyed by all, sharing and caring for one another. –

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc®. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Soroptimist (Soroptimist.org) provides women and girls with access to education and training through the work of volunteers in 21 countries and territories. Its Soroptimist Dream Programs ensure women and girls have access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women® provide cash grants for head-of-household women seeking to improve their earning potential. About $35 million in awards has been disbursed to tens of thousands of women since the award-winning program began in 1972. Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls® provides girls with tangible strategies to accomplish their future career goals. A 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, Soroptimist also powers LiveYourDream.org®—an online community that offers volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls.

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Thank you letter Written and read to Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay by Kristi D. and Redwood Adult and Teen Challenge

Dear Soroptimist,

A gift opens the way & ushers the giver into the presence of the great. -Proverbs 18:16

What your donation has done, is stir in us a thanks. 

 A good measure pressed down shaken together,

The help you give Teen Challenge we will treasure forever. 

Blessings runneth over will be poured into your lap, for God’s word, the Bible tells me just that. -Luke 6:38

It is more blessed to give than it is to receive. -Acts 20:35

So, with your donation I’m sure God is pleased.

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing. – Proverbs 28:27

We want to express back to you that your donation means something.

Soroptimist gives because God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7

Love & hope is really, to Teen Challenge, what your donation delivered.  In the love God has kindled by the grace of giving in you, the love of the Lord positively shines through. 

To boast to the world “In loving memory of Donna”, each day, is God’s loving way for us to give out good vibes that fly in and out of our new ride that spilleth over out into the streets – shouting to Eureka- 

“This is where Soroptimist and Teen Challenge meet!”