Soroptimist to present Ruby Award to Cheryl Bricker, grant funds to local nonprofits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 3:17pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2018 - 12:00pm Around the world, many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women work to improve conditions for women and girls through their personal or volunteer efforts; others do so through professional avenues.
The Soroptimist Ruby Award, formerly the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award, is designed to honor these women. Although not Soroptimists, their work helps promote the issues that are important to Soroptimists, while offering inspirational stories about how to make a difference in the lives of women.
On Wednesday, April 25, the Carson City Soroptimist will present its 2018 Ruby Award to Cheryl Bricker, described as a pillar of Douglas County non-profit organizations. Bricker, recently retired, served as director of the Partnership of Community Resources, a coalition the provides infrastructure and funding for local non-profit organizations.
Bricker also served as president of the Douglas County Library Board, was a Charter Board Member for Austin's House, and part of the Douglas County Community Center Design Team, among many other achievements.
As part of the Ruby Award, grant funds are presented to a non-profit organization of the honoree's choice. Bricker chose Tahoe Youth & Family Services. The organization provides counseling, mentoring, and support programs in El Dorado, Douglas and Alpine counties.
"During my job with Partnership, I was very impressed with their mentoring program for 17-year olds," said Bricker. "I feel their efforts and programs best reflect the goals of Soroptimist, with a big focus on helping girls and single mothers."
In addition to Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Soroptimist will also be awarding funding grants to the Douglas County Sheriff's Explorer Program, Eagle Valley Children's Home, FISH (Friends in Service Helping), Kids and Horses, Nevada Health Centers, Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans and Advocates to End Domestic Violence, organizations that work to improve the lives of women and girls in our area.
The program is open to the public, with prior reservations required. The meeting is Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Glen Eagles Restaurant Banquet Room. An optional plated lunch is available for $16. Reservation deadline is Monday, April 23. Email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or call 775-297-4890 to reserve a seat or for additional information about this program meeting.
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