LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Do you know a woman who supports her household, is going to school and needs a hand?

Perhaps she is someone you work with, or whom you know through volunteer work, friends or your place of worship?

Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is giving three cash grant awards – $1,500, $1,000 and a $500 grant – for the Women’s Opportunity Award early next year.

Eligible women must have the primary financial responsibility for family members (children, spouse, and/or parents), and can be either married or single.

She must be attending, or accepted into, college or a vocational skills training program of some kind, and she must demonstrate financial need.

The application process is straightforward: fill out an application, submit a list of annual living expenses and educational expenses, and provide two written references.

Applications must be submitted by Dec. 15.

A committee will interview each applicant in January and select the recipient of the award. Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is happy to help applicants with the paperwork.

For more information or to apply, contact Kathy Freeborn at 707-994-3509.