VISTA, California, July 2025–Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland was honored on July 21 with a proclamation from the San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond’s office recognizing the club’s efforts to fight human trafficking. July 30th marks the annual observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Members of the club gathered at the Vista Courthouse to receive the Proclamation from Alyssa Formolo, Supervisor Desmond’s Policy Advisor and Community Liaison.
For 20 years the local Soroptimists have worked to raise awareness and seek solutions through an annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk held in Vista each January and by holding regular North County Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative meetings, where community partners and volunteers brainstorm solutions and hear guest speakers. The next meeting of the Collaborative will be on October 9th and the 20th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk will be held January 10, 2026.
Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization for women working to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and worldwide.
For more information see soroptimistvista.org or contact Allison Temples (allison.5858@yahoo.com).
CAPTION: Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland with Proclamation from County Supervisor Jim Desmond’s office. L-R: Soroptimists Jennifer Luz-Olson, Susan Roncone, Kaye Van Nevel, Sherry Luz, Nelly Jarrous, Allison Temples, Runa Gunnars, and Donna DiBella. Photo by Alyssa Formolo. (Permission granted for use.)
PHOTO: Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland with Proclamation from County Supervisor Jim Desmond’s office. L-R: Soroptimists Jennifer Luz-Olson, Susan Roncone, Kaye Van Nevel, Sherry Luz, Nelly Jarrous, Allison Temples, Runa Gunnars, and Donna DiBella. Photo by Alyssa Formolo.
