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Empowering women and young ladies in the CSRA. | Overview | Cher's Sisters Only Club (SOC) is a member of the National Legacy
Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SOC began in
1999 as a book club by Ms. Cher Best of Clear Channel Radio, Urban Stations WPRW and WKSP. Each month, 33 members gathered
to discuss passages from books that the club was reading and to network.
Today, the SOC's roster includes 26 strong,
professional women of color. Due to the clubs continued support of community events and work to empower women, SOC has evolved
into a civic club with a purpose to: promote health and wellness education; develop the potential of teenage girls and women;
and improve the quality of life in the CSRA through speciality events and programs.
SOC's volunteerism, events
and activities are designed and implemented to benefit non-profit and health organizations, with a special focus on girls
and women. The efforts of the SOC has resulted in the annual south Augusta Women's Health and Beauty Expo, Operation Happy
Heart, Shero Awards, and Camp Be Your Best. SOC also participates in various community events such as the Martin Luther King
Junior Parade, Children's Week and Taking Back the Streets Summit/School Revival. Vistit Sisters Only Club on Facebook: Sisters-Only-Club
Annually, Sisters Only Club and our partners 96.3
Kiss FM, Nicholson Revelle LLP and Oneal Murphy Allstate Insurance Company recognize the outstanding accomplishment
of african american women from the Central Savannah River Area. The award seeks to recognize women who are demonstrating
excellence in their chosen field and who are not only of good character but also demonstrate compassion, and
vision and a desire to improve the quality of life for others. The Shero is a woman who can serve as a role model for
young girls and other women.
Shero Award Categories
96.3
Kiss FM Vision Award
Health & Social Services
Law & Government
Community/Youth Mentorship
Business
Media
The Arts
Faith & Spirituality The Shero Award Woman of the
Year
 2011
Shero Award Winners Sala Adenike Allen, Pam Anderson, Sherry Bennett, Trina Berry, Maxine Donaldson,
Sgt. Dorothy Dunbar,
Dr. Tiffany Prescott, Kimberly Scott, and
Dr. Constance Stokes |
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