Welcome to Soroptimist Village,a mix of studio and one bedroom garden apartments for low-income seniors looking for a safe pleasant environment.
Soroptimist Village Foundation Inc. is a non-profit with a mission: to provide safe, pleasant, rental housing to low-income seniors or disabled persons at affordable, below-market rent. Soroptimist Village offers a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments to qualified individuals or couples. Its below-market rents are subsidized through a partnership with the Norwalk Housing Authority.
Soroptimist Village is not only a great place to live; it’s a dream come true for many seniors. These modest but well-maintained garden apartments have been carefully designed and are professionally maintained by the property and office managers.
We envision a community where low income seniors and disabled persons can all live in safe, pleasant, affordable housing.
History of Soroptimist International
Soroptimist International is a volunteer organization of professional and business women working to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide through education, health, and economic programs.
1956
The Birth of Soroptimist Village In 1956, a group of Soroptimist clubs in southern California decided that they wanted to assist seniors who couldn’t afford to have a roof over their heads without some help. This was the beginning of an idea that turned into Soroptimist Village.
1957
Hilo Hattie performed at the Downey Soroptimist Club’s fundraiser, part of “Soroptimist Village Days” to raise $40,000 to complete construction.
1963
With a dedication ceremony in 1963, they completed the Soroptimist Village complex, and began serving residents right away.
