Chicago
Suburbs —Women who currently attend a local G.E.D. program and who are seeking financial assistance to continue their education can now obtain applications for this award.  The G.E.D. grant is Soroptimist International
of Suburban Chicago’s cash award that honors the women completing their equivalency to improve their lives and those of their family.   Applications are available by contacting Soroptimist International of Suburban Chicago by phone at (708) 865-0145 or via e-mail at siofsuburban.chicago@soroptimist.net .   Deadline for completed applications is April 18, 2013.

Soroptimist International of Suburban Chicago is a volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 1989, the Suburban Chicago club is part of Soroptimist International which includes almost 100,000
members in more than 120 countries and territories who contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women. In addition to participating in the G.E.D. Grant, Soroptimist International of Suburban
Chicago has three additional grants for women and girls.

For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls or about how you can become a member, call Diane Kegley at (708) 865-0145 or e-mail the club at siofsuburban.chicago@soroptimist.net..