Soroptimist International of Saddleback Valley is a local volunteer organization, part of a global organization, working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. They are a part of Soroptimist International of the Americas which is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 95,000 members in about 120 territories and countries. The name, Soroptimist, means 'best for women,' and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best. Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of service to their communities. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters, to providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Live Your Dream Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Making a Difference for Women Award and the Dream It, Be It Award. All projects seek to make life better for women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.