VISTA, California, February 26, 2026—Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland recently delivered supplies of infant car seats and booster seats, as well as diapers, blankets and children’s shoes, to One Safe Place Family Justice Center in San Marcos. The Center accepted the donations through its onsite partner, Palomar Health Foundation. Women fleeing domestic violence and trafficking often arrive at One Safe Place with their small children and only the clothes on their back, leaving any car seats they may have owned behind. “It’s an ongoing need,” explained Taraneh Sarebanha, Assistant Executive Director of One Safe Place. “At times officers will bring families from the scene of a crime and the families do not have enough car seats available to travel safely from our center to a shelter or other safe housing, so our partners are paramount to providing that support for children and infants.” The Vista-based Soroptimist club is encouraging more donations of new car seats to Palomar Health Foundation for One Safe Place and members will gladly deliver them to the Center. Contact soroptimistinternationalvista@gmail.com.
Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland is part of a global women’s organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education. The club holds fundraising activities throughout the year. On March 14, 2026 the club will be handing out $15,000 in educational grants to 12 women–mostly single moms–enrolled in local trade schools and colleges, at its annual Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Tickets are available at $35 each and include lunch. To order visit bit.ly/4qkYUOw. For more information about Soroptimist and their support for women and girls, visit: soroptimistvista.org.
In February, Soroptimists delivered infant and child car seats and other supplies to One Safe Place Family Justice Center in San Marcos, CA.
