Category Archives: Community Service

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.

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.

Save The Date – Invitations Coming out SOON!!!

Empower! June Service Project

Benefitting the Milwaukee Women’s Center, bring your gently used/new business casual clothing, jewelry and purses to our summer social on June 19th!  

Donate Now to the Allies For Teens in Foster Care Annual Art Contest

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!!

Help Us Make the Holidays Brighter for Teens in Foster Care

During the month of November, we are collecting money and will be taking donations on behalf of Allies For Teens in Foster Care.
 
The donations will go toward gifts and gift cards for teens in group homes in the Milwaukee community.  We hope to make their holidays a little brighter with our support, since these under-served teens do not have the traditional support of parents or foster parents.
 
If you would like to contribute please use the orange Donate Now button at the top of www.zontamilwaukee.org. Members and prospective members can bring Target gift cards and wish list items to the meeting on November 15th. A full list of items will be included in the newsletter.

“Fall Into Fashion – Build a Better World for Women and Girls” 2023 Fundraiser Lunch & Fashion Show

Please plan to attend our 2023 Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21st. It is a small investment of time & money that provides a meaningful impact to the local & international programs benefiting women and girls.  Electronic invitation pieces are located on the Activities page.