Tim Willert
NORTHWEST GLENDALE -- Soroptimist International of Glendale presented
checks totaling $10,000 to 14 local organizations at its annual service
awards luncheon Thursday at the Hilton Glendale.
The Foundation for the Junior Blind, the Glendale Public Library, the
Clothesline domestic violence project, and the New Horizons Family Center
were among those recognized for their service to the community.
With the money, the Glendale Assn. for the Retarded will buy a new
washing machine.
The Glendale Fire Department received money to pay for an upcoming CPR
event for ninth-graders, and the Glendale Police Department will use its
money to buy uniforms for eight new members of the retired senior
volunteer patrol program.
For the 21st straight year, the Soroptimists will fund the Glendale
Unified School District spelling bee.
