Category Archives: Advocacy

Save the Date for our Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Please put this on your calendar for November 15th!

This is our one and only annual fundraiser that raises money to build a better world for women and girls, both locally and internationally. Several local agencies will be receiving grants from the Zonta Foundation, Inc at our event, along with lunch, raffles, a silent auction, and of course, great social interaction and a fashion show! This is your opportunity to give back to your community and make a difference.

Please help support us and consider being a sponsor of the event also! https://form.jotform.com/251115761619153

2025 Grant Application is Now Available

Zonta Foundation, Inc. 

The Board is soliciting requests from agencies now with a due date of July 31, 2025. The Board will review and make decisions by August/September timeframe. Awards will be given at the Zonta Fashion Show Fundraiser scheduled for November 15, 2025. 

The 2025 Application for funding is now available. 

This is the charitable arm of the club. All members of the Club are members of Zonta Foundation, Inc.  The Foundation of the Zonta Club of Milwaukee, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, exists to raise and disburse funds.  One third of funds raised are used to support Zonta International Service Projects in several parts of the world.  Two thirds of funds raised remain in the greater Milwaukee area and have been used to help other 501 (c) 3 non-profit agencies such as women’s shelters and transitional housing.  It has also supported programs to mentor young girls and to prevent violence against women.  Grants given range from $1,000—$3,000 and can be applied to programs for one to three years.  Grantees are asked to provide an annual mid-year review of the program or project being funded. Funding decisions are based on an agency’s non-profit status and its focus on improving the lives of women and girls, especially as it relates to violence prevention and education in the greater Milwaukee area.

Save The Date! More information coming soon!

Thankful for Giving Tuesday and Florence Eiseman Children’s Clothing!

We are so appreciative of our Zonta Foundation. Inc being the recipient of a percentage of sales today from Florence Eiseman Children’s Clothing!  Their founder, Florence Eiseman was a member of the Zonta Club of Milwaukee from 1954-1970. During that time significant changes were happening in the club, including the formation of our charitable 501c3 arm, Zonta Foundation, Inc., and addressing affordable housing for seniors in the Milwaukee area with the development of Zonta Manor, now known as Cambridge Apartments.
 
Also …it’s Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to our Foundation to help make a better world for women and girls!  The DONATE NOW button is shown above! 

Congratulations to our 2024 Grant Recipients!

Congratulations to our 2024 Grant Recipients! These organizations were selected among the applications submitted, chosen due to their programs serving women and girls in our community. The Foundation was fortunate to be able to contribute $32,000 in total to these 9 organizations. Thank you for the work you do! Agency representatives are pictured with our Zonta Foundation President, Cheryl Nowak.

Summer Event – Neu-Life/ONG Collaboration and Celebration

Please consider attending this event next week! This event celebrates the collaboration between Our Next Generation (Zonta member La Toya Sykes) and Neu-Life (Zonta member Joann Harris-Commodore). In the past, we have provided support to both organizations but this collaboration among the 3 organizations is a significant opportunity for all.

Neu-Life provided Neu-STEPP programming for kids at ONG. Neu-STEPP is a healthy relationships program that includes significant educational segments on trafficking.

Zonta Club members are encouraged to attend if possible.

Holiday Collection in Progress!! Make a Foster Teen’s Holiday Brighter!

Thank you to the generosity of our Club members and guests last night. We will be dropping off this first batch to Allies For Teens In Foster Care tomorrow but are still collecting through the first week of December.
 
We are taking monetary donations on zontamilwaukee.org (Donate Now button) or contact Joni if you want to send a check, or handoff Target gift cards, hats/mittens or Cantu hair care products. Thanks!!

7th Annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Walk

“Fall Into Fashion – Build a Better World for Women and Girls” 2022 Fundraiser Brunch & Fashion Show on November 5th, 2022

Please join us at our 2022 annual fundraiser on November 5th!  We will have silent auction, raffles, a wine pull, 50/50 raffle, brunch, presentation of grant winners and a fashion show. It will be a day of fun to raise money for women and girls both locally and internationally. 

7th Annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Silent Walk – October 7th, 2022