Service Projects
Unfortunately we are not able to give out local service grants this year, due to not holding our annual fundraiser. Our focus this year is on hands-on service projects for local agencies, including supporting their fundraising activities! See the projects we've already been involved in for 2015.
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Service Committee
Led by a chairperson, the service committee recommends the way in which Zonta should allocate the funds raised by this service club and organizes hands-on service projects. Mindful of the club’s mission to improve the status of women worldwide, the committee suggests how much should be budgeted for international causes and how much should be budgeted for local projects. A detailed list of service activities is given below.
History of Giving
2023-2024 - Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
In July, five Zontians worked sorting clothing donations at the Love INC donation warehouse.
In September, the Zonta Club donated a shrink wrap machine and supplies to the Yakima Valley Community Foundation for use by non-profits across the valley to wrap up baskets at fundraisers! The Retail value was $1,324.
In September, Zonta members gathered and donated toiletries and food to the Perry Tech student pantry. Items donated included feminine hygiene products, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, travel shampoo, conditioner, lotion, food products, granola bars, cup of noodles, applesauce and other grab and go items.
In September, Zonta donated $300 to students at Pearson College (a United World College) in Victoria, BC for special treats during finals/holidays.
2022-2023 - Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
In October, 6 Zontians sorted through clothing donations at the Love INC donation warehouse to inventory and prepare linens and clothing items for shelving. Love INC provides financial literacy training and emergency services for community members.
In December, Zontians chose Triumph Treatment Services' backpack program for their Christmas Project and collected donations from members to supply essentials to newly arrived program residents, as well as a check for $250.
In December, in lieu of our annual "Ringing the Bell" for the Salvation Army, members gave individual donations totaling $250 to the Salvation Army for the support of their local programs.
In January, a Zonta member, made a contribution of two wigs to Wellness House's Wig & Hat Boutique in support of women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.
2021-2022 Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
In October 2021, 6 Zontians sorted through clothing donations at the Love INC donation warehouse to inventory and prepare items for shelving. Love INC provides financial literacy training and emergency services for community members.
In November, members donated Starbucks gift cards and $300 for holiday treats to 10 international students at the Pearson College - United World College in Victoria, BC.
In November, several Zontians helped the West Valley Kiwanis Club members distribute food that had been donated by students at Summitview Elementary in preparation for Thanksgiving giveaways.
In December, for our Christmas project, Zontians contributed 160 gift items for Nuestra Casa's "Trees of Hope" which will be given to immigrant women who participate in Nuestra Casa's classes and support groups.
In December, in lieu of our annual "Ringing the Bell" for the Salvation Army, members donated $355 to the Salvation Army for the support of their local programs.
In February, members contributed items to Pamper the Moms bags for newly delivered moms that receive services at Life Choices.
2020-2021 Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
Members donated 26 purses and personal hygiene and other personal items to the women living in the transitional housing at the Yakima YWCA in October 2020.
In lieu of ringing the bell for the Salvation Army this year (due to COVID precautions), members donated $365 to the Salvation Army for the support of their programs.
Members gathered toiletries, bedding and other essential items from their Wish List as well as a check for $712.87 to the Noah's Ark Shelter in Wapato for our Christmas project in December.
A Zonta member donated 6 wigs, scarves, supplies, and wig stands to the Wellness House Wig and Hat Boutique in April 2021, valued at $750. Members contributed to a $390 donation as a tribute to that member who recently survived cancer.
In April 2021, Zontians gathered donations to fulfill the needs of local homeless youth listed on Rod's House's Wish List.
2019-2020 Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
Zonta members sponsored the location for October Days for Girls workshop at St. Timothy's church, donating needed items and bringing snacks for all the participants. At the workshop community members create sanitary kits which are sent to girls in the Third World to help them stay in school during their periods.
In November, Zonta donated $100 to the Zonta International Foundation to support International service projects.
Women for Women Yakima was chosen by the Zonta Club of Yakima Valley as their service project for Christmas. We provided donations of cash and products to the program which will be used to provide homeless and low-income women and girls in Yakima Valley with the menstrual products that they need.
In December, members rang the bell at Fred Meyers to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Our day-long "womaning" of the kettle raised $271.41 to support the wide range of social services offered by the Salvation Army to community members in need in Yakima.
In January 2020, members contributed to "Pamper the New Mom" purses filled with toiletries and goodies for new moms at Life Choices.
In February our service project was to provide goods on the Wish List for the Noah's Ark homeless shelter in Wapato.
2018-2019 Hands-On Service Projects and Donations
In July, 6 members worked one afternoon at Love INC, sorting donations in the warehouse, benefiting families trying to get out of debt, or in emergency situations.
In July, 9 members attended an International Dinner at a members home to raise funds for the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program, which promotes and protects the rights of women and girls and reduce the incidences of violence against them.
In October, Zonta sponsored the location for the Days for Girls Humanitarian Workshop.
In December, members rang the bell at Fred Meyers to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Our kettle raised $289.52 to support the wide range of social services offered by the Salvation Army to community members in need in Yakima.
In December, members contributed to "Pamper the New Mom" purses filled with toiletries and goodies for new moms at Life Choices.
Our Christmas project this year was Noah's Ark's Shelter in Wapato. The club donated $700 and members donated toiletries and bedding for the women's shelter.
In February, four of our members worked in the Love INC donation warehouse to sort and shelve donated items. Household cleaning items were also donated from members.
In February, members of the club donated toiletries items to Young Lives for their Spa Night goodie bags.
The Zonta members will sponsor the location for April 13th Days for Girls workshop at St. Timothy's church, donating needed items and bringing snacks for all the participants. At the workshop community members create sanitary kits which are sent to girls in the Third World to help them stay in school during their periods.
In May, Zontians put together Comfort Kits for the Red Cross. These kits with basic toiletries are given out to families who have lost their homes to fire or other disasters in Yakima.
2017-2018 Hands-On Service Projects and Personal Donations
In May 2018, the accumulation of our "Change for Change" jar was donated to Zonta International in support of Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) projects.
In April 2018, Zonta members volunteered at the Days for Girls Workshop and provided snacks for the many volunteers. We gifted the organization with a check for $100 to help them purchase the many items needed to put together the sanitary kits that help girls in the Third World stay in school - See photos
In February 2018, members contributed to individual Valentine's toiletry bags for each of the women staying at the Noah's Ark Shelter in Wapato. Members also donated additional toiletry supplies along with the blankets, towels and flatware.
In December, for our Christmas project, members donated winter blankets to the Moms and Infants/Tots in the Young Lives program for teen moms that attend Stanton Academy. Each mom also received a gift bag of toiletries.
In December, members "rang the bell" for the Salvation Army one day at Fred Meyers.
In December, 6 members worked one afternoon at Love INC, sorting donations in the warehouse, benefiting families trying to get out of debt, or in emergency situations.
In April and September, our club sponsored the location for a Days for Girls workshop, helping women in the community to assemble sustainable hygiene kits which enable girls in the Third World to stay in school through their menstruation cycle.
In May members put together "Pamper the Mom" purses for the mothers of newborn infants, giving through Life Choices of Yakima.
In June 2017, members donated underwear and socks for the women living in the Noah's Ark Shelter in Wapato.
In August 2017, members donated a large bag of small stuffed animals to the Cottage in the Meadow for distribution to the children of guests.
In December 2017, members rang the bell for the Salvation Army to raise funds for needy families in Yakima.
In April and December 2017, six Zontians worked sorting donations at the Love Inc warehouse.
For our 2017 Christmas project, members donated warm blankets and gift bags of toiletries for the teen moms in the Young Lives program.
2016-2017 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Five club members volunteer their time at the Plaid Door to help raise money for local charities.
Club members supported fundraising for Senior Companions through the purchase of raffle tickets.
Our 2016 Christmas Project gave a $400 pre-paid store card to Triumph Treatment to be used to purchase underwear for the women when they enter the residential program.
In December Zonta members "womaned the bell" raising funds for the Salvation Army's many worthwhile programs that benefit Yakima Valley residents in need. The day our members "womaned" the kettle at Fred Meyers department store entrance we received donations of $323.14.
Through member collections and generous community donations, we were able to donate goodie bags of toiletries to Life Choices, Rod's House, and the Rotary Food Bank.
In April 2017, our club co-sponsored the location for a Days for Girls workshop, helping women in the community to assemble sustainable hygiene kits which enable girls in the Third World to stay in school through their menstruation cycle.
In April, 4 members met at the Love INC donation warehouse and spent 3 1/2 hours reorganizing their furniture storage room as well as sorting and shelving linens, household items and clothing.
In May, members put together "Pamper the New Mom" purses for new mothers that have attended the Life Choices parenting program.
2015-2016 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
In May 2016, four Zonta members worked at the Love INC warehouse, sorting food, pantry, linen, and clothing donations that will be given to people going through their TEAM program which assists people to pay off financial debt and learn financial literacy skills.
In May, 2016, one of our Zonta members volunteered at the La Casa Hogar fundraiser, working to raise funds for their programs that benefit immigrant women.
In May 2016, the accumulation of our "Change for Change" jar was donated to Zonta International in support of Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) projects.
In April, two members attended the Jazz in the Cellar event to support the Dispute Resolution Center.
Several Zonta members attended the Yakima YWCA's Leadership Luncheon in April 2016 in support of the fundraising efforts to support their domestic violence shelters.
In February, Zonta Members donated items to help stock the pantry at the Yakima YWCA, under our ongoing "Zonta Shelters Women" emphasis.
Five Zonta members and one former Zonta member attended the Wellness House's 16th Annual Lunch Among Friends in March 2016.
Seven Zonta members attend the Rod's House "In Their Shoes" fundraiser in January 2016, helping them to raise funds to support the needs of homeless teens in Yakima.
Zonta members donated pantry items for our 2015 Christmas Project to the Lower Valley Crisis and Support Services in support of "Zonta Shelters Women".
LVCSS provides shelter for domestic violence victims in Lower Valley communities from Prosser to Wapato.
Donated items included women's clothing, hats/gloves, toiletries & feminine products, laundry soap, cleaning products, diapers, food staples and gift cards for each family member.
We salute the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Lower Valley Crisis and Support Services for the wonderful care they give to women in need in the Lower Valley.
Thanks to the generous donations of Zonta members we were able to fill a Honda Fit!
In December members "womaned the bell" raising funds for the Salvation Army's many worthwhile programs that benefit Yakima Valley residents in need. The day our members "womaned" the kettle at Fred Meyers we received donations of $392.75. The overall amount made from the 2015 Bell Ringing campaign in Yakima was $96,500!
In September 2015, members of the Zonta Club donated purses filled with toiletry items for the new moms at Life Choices of Yakima. Young women attend "Earn While You Learn" parenting classes at Life Choices, where they also get free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and STD testing. Through the parenting education program, the young moms earn items that they'll need for their babies. The 15 "Pamper the Moms" purses will be given to the new moms upon the birth of their child. Life Choices Director Joddi-Jay Babcock and Board President Glenda Abercrombie (pictured at left) were happy to receive the goodies for their gals! See the photos on Facebook.
In July 2015, five members of the Zonta Club volunteered at the Love INC warehouse to sort, organize and shelve donated clothing and kitchen items. Members also contributed three carloads of household goods, baby items, and clothing; 8 bags of personal care and pantry items; and $80 in personal funds to purchase hardware for a new clothing rack. See the photos on Facebook.
2014-2015 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
In May 2015, members of the Zonta Club organized a basket party in support of the Silent Auction at Triumph Treatment Center's annual Taco Feed fundraiser. Members gathered donated items and created 14 attractive baskets for the silent auction (pictured at right). On the night of the event, several members volunteered their time to help run the silent auction. We helped Triumph raise $13,000 that night!
In May 2015 for our "Zonta Shelters Women" project we put together care bags for the women who are participating in the year long Women's New Life Program at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission.
Under the “Zonta Shelters Women” service project we organized Valentine's Day Gift Bags for the residents of Sunrise House - sponsored by a local business - Paradise Island Tanning.
In February 2015, our "Zonta Shelters Women" project put together "Loving Gifts" of shopping bags filled with toiletries and personal items for the Women's Shelter at Noah's Ark in Wapato. Members also donated several hundred dollars in personal funds to upgrade the lighting outside the women's dorm room at the shelter.
Under the “Zonta Shelters Women” service project Zonta members donated X-Long Twin Sheet sets & personal hygiene products to the Woman's New Life Program at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission in November 2014.
Christmas Project - our Christmas project in 2014 benefited Sunrise House in Yakima, giving a gift card to the residents to purchase clothing from Fred Meyer. Under our "Zonta Shelters Women" banner we also gave "U-R-Special Purses" filled with toiletries to the Yakima YWCA domestic violence shelter.
Wish List Fulfillment for Sunrise House - Members made personal donations of items from the Sunrise House wish list when the director came to speak to the club at the program meeting June 2014.
Toiletries for Various Agencies - members gathered toiletries and donated them to the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, Women's New Life Program, Union Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter, St. Timothy's Food Bank, and other local agencies.
June 2014 - May 2015
(left to right) Terese Abreu, Zonta Service Committee Chair; Audra Hess, Girl Scouts; Janet Harris, Noah’s Ark;
Dave Hanson, Sunrise House; David Hacker, Noah’s Ark; Lucy Urbina, Dispute Resolution Center;
Ken Marble, Safe Yakima Valley; Cheryl Reese, Girl Scouts; Mindy Thorp, Girl Scouts (in back);
Margaret Filkins, Wellness House; and Erin Black, Yakima YWCA.
| Dispute Resolution Center - victim offender mediation for teen female offenders | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts -self-confidence building courses for girls | $1,500 |
| Noah’s Ark Homeless Shelter - support of programs that empower homeless women | $2,500 |
| Rod’s House - support for the Ladies Night program for homeless teen girls | $1,020 |
| Safe Yakima Valley - 100 Jobs for 100 Kids -funding of three part-time summer jobs for teen girls | $2,238 |
| Sunrise Outreach Center - purchase clothing for teen girls in residential program | $2,000 |
| Wellness House - Wigs, and wig care kits for cancer patients | $905 |
| YWCA Yakima - Safe passage relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence | $3,000 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $2,250 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | $2,250 |
| Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics | $100 |
| Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Fund | $100 |
| Zonta International - Jane M Klausman Scholarship Fund | $100 |
| Zonta District VIII Pearson College Endowment Fund - Support for students from around the world to attend this United World College in Victoria, BC | $500 |
| Gifts for Pearson College international students | $300 |
June 2013 - May 2014
Front Row, seated: (l to r) Chad Kline, DSHS; Joe Willis, Rod's House; Sagrario Leon and Lupe Rios, Enactus Heritage University; Dave Hanson, Sunrise Outreach; Terese Abreu, Zonta Service Committee Chair
Standing in Middle (l to r): Art Garza, DSHS; Erin Black and Donna Hatten, YWCA; Bobbie Domonowski, Girl Scouts
Standing in back (l to r): Michael Moore, Safe Yakima Valley; Mary McCracken, Life Choices; Margaret Filkins, Wellness House; Matt Fairbank, Dispute Resolution Center; Dee Davidson, Senior Companions; LeeAnn Delk, DSHS
BEST Alliance - Inhospitable Training for domestic minor sex trafficking in Yakima $2,000 Catholic Family & Child Services - Senior Companion Program $850 Dispute Resolution Center - Victim Offender Mediation Services $1,800 Girl Scouts - Money Matters financial literacy program for girl scouts $2,000 Heritage Enactus - Develop local farmers to become entrepreneurs and establish a farmers market in the city of Sunnyside. Will also be the paddle raise recipient from our 2014 fundraiser. $2,000 Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration - develop mentorship program to assist at-risk teenage girls. Helps to build employment skills. $1,000 Life Choices of Yakima - free STD testing for teenage girls $2,500 Rod's House - Ladies Night Out project - support group for homeless teen girls $1,000 Safe Yakima Valley - 100 jobs for 100 Kids - funds two summer jobs for teenage girls $1,470 Sunrise Outreach Center - motel vouchers for women and their children in the winter $1,500 Wellness House - support for the Wig and Hat Boutique $908 YWCA - self sufficiency and life skills classes for domestic violence victims $2,500 Zonta Advocacy Committee - Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking training for Law Enforcement on internet investigations $1,000 Zonta District VIII project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports tuition costs for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC Zonta District VIII project – Pearson College - gifts for international students at Christmas time Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Fund Zonta International - Jane M Klausman Scholarship Fund
2013-2014 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army - Zonta members manned the kettle at Fred Meyers one cold November day, and rang the bell for the Salvation Army, raising funds for their worthwhile projects.
Christmas Project - members donated personal funds to supply 3 families at the YWCA Shelter with new clothes and toys for Christmas.
Women's Extreme Weather Shelters - members provided meals once a week for three months to the Sunrise Outreach shelter for homeless women and children during the winter.
Toiletries for Various Agencies - members gathered toiletries and donated them to the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, Love Inc., Union Gospel Mission, and other local agencies.
Faith-Based Unit at the Yakima County Jail - Members donated personal funds to purchase, coffee, tea, creamer, journal books and colored pencils for the women inmates in the "God Pod".
June 2012 - May 2013
(L to R) Margaret Filkins, Wellness House; Dorothy Morales, Senior Companion Program; Kim Foley, Comprehensive
; Dave Hansen, Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima; Chief Adam Diaz, Toppenish Police Department; David
Rolfe, Safe Yakima Valley (100 Jobs for 100 Kids); Mary McCracken, Life Choices of Yakima; Lucy Urbina, Dispute
Resolution Center; Matt Fairbank, Dispute Resolution Center; Jill Sunwold, Rod’s House; Laura Contreras, Northwest
Immigration Rights Project; Erin Black, YWCA; Deb Ward, Yakima Valley Zonta Club; Terese Abreu, Yakima Valley
Zonta Club
| YWCA Yakima - Safe Passages and Safe Landings fund (2013 paddle raise recipient) | $5,740 |
| Safe Yakima Valley - 100 jobs for 100 kids | $4,635 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - immigration awareness training in Spanish at four women’s organizations | $2,500 |
| Dispute Resolution Center - Support for the Victim Offender Mediation Services involving female youth offenders | $2,500 |
| Sunrise Outreach - motel vouchers for women and children during extreme weather | $2,000 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship - scholarship for Yakima Valley high school senior to attend college | $2,000 |
| Rod's House - monthly Girls Night Out support group, staff training and curriculum on domestic minor sex trafficking | $1,650 |
| Life Choices of Yakima - pregnancy tests and prenatal vitamins | $1,000 |
| Toppenish Police Department - self-defense course for women and teen girls | $1,000 |
| Wellness House - Supplies for Wig and Hat Boutique which serves women with cancer and other health issues | $874 |
| Senior Companion Program - outings for homebound seniors | $500 |
| Zonta District VIII project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports tuition costs for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC | $1,000 |
| Zonta District VIII project – Pearson College - gifts for international students at Christmas time | $300 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $3,000 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | $2,000 |
| Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects | $250 |
| Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics | $250 |
| Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Fund | $250 |
| Zonta International - Jane M Klausman Scholarship Fund | $150 |
2012-2013 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Status of Women Luncheon - though this event wasn't a fundraiser, we did place envelopes on the tables at the luncheon and got $687 donated to Sunnyside's Promise to help complete their video on sex trafficking of girls in gangs. The club donated an additional $400 to meet to complete the video.
YWCA Raffle Ticket Sales - Six Zonta members sold raffle tickets at the 16th Annual YWCA Leadership Luncheon to help raise funds for the YWCA's domestic violence shelter and transitional housing.
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army - Zonta members manned the kettle at Fred Meyers one cold November day, and rang the bell for the Salvation Army, raising funds for their worthwhile projects.
Christmas Project - members donated personal funds to purchase sleeping mats, pillows and other needs for the Sunnyside Family Shelter that is organized by Sunrise Outreach. Total donation was $1,006.25.
Women's Extreme Weather Shelters - members provided meals to the Sunrise Outreach shelter for homeless women and children during the winter.
Various Agencies - members gathered toiletries and donated them to Rod's House, the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, Sunrise Outreach, Love Inc., and other local agencies.
June 2011 - May 2012
Recipients of Zonta Local Service Grants at check presentation, November 2011
Back Row (l to r): Linda Fendell, Steve Branch, Linda Kraft, Mary McCracken, Margaret Filkins, Julia Hart,
Colleen Adams-Schuppe, Tim Sullivan
Front Row (l to r): Jheri Ketchum, Martha Rickey, Meredith Bruch, Erin Black, Beth Dannhardt, Deb Ward
| Homeless Network of Yakima Valley - motel vouchers for women and children during extreme weather - 2011 Dinner Event Fundraiser Paddle Raise Recipient | $3,167 |
| Lower Valley Crisis & Support Services - peer advocate training for domestic violence and sexual assault for YVCC Certified Nursing Program through Y-Tech Grandview campus | $3,000 |
| YWCA Yakima - Washer/Dryer for transitional housing and support of Safe Passages fund | $3,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - passport fees for U visa candidates - victims/witnesses of domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Dispute Resolution Center - Support for the Victim Offender Mediation Services involving female youth offenders | $2,000 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship - scholarship for Yakima Valley high school senior to attend college | $2,000 |
| Young Lives - Young Mothers Empowerment Mentor Project | $1,500 |
| Yakima Area Arboretum - support for Rose Garden maintenance | $1,350 |
| EnTrust Community Services - RISE Project - Realizing Independence through Self-Employment for developmentally disabled women | $1,000 |
| Triumph Treatment - Food Handlers Permits, community outing and start up housing costs | $1,000 |
| Wellness House - Supplies for Wig and Hat Boutique which serves women with cancer and other health issues | $ 887 |
| Comprehensive - Strong Families Project - parenting education for women at Riel House | $ 660 |
| Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities - designated Paddle Raise recipient for 2012 fundraiser - Funding job opportunities for 15-16 year old girls in Yakima through the "100 Jobs for 100 Kids" program | $4,635 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $3,100 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | $2,600 |
| Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects | $ 100 |
| Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics | $ 100 |
| Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Fund | $ 100 |
| Zonta International- Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund | $ 100 |
| Zonta District VIII project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports tuition costs for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC | $1,000 |
2011-2012 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army - Zonta members manned the kettle at Fred Meyers one cold November day, and rang the bell for the Salvation Army, raising funds for their worthwhile projects.
Christmas Project - members gathered personal funds to purchase and stock a freezer for Rod's House.
Comprehensive - small toiletry sets were donated for use by the Crime Victims Advocacy program
Love Inc - toiletries were donated in response to a publicized need
Pearson College - personal lap blankets were created and donated to foreign students attending this United World College in Vancouver, BC.
Rods's House - members cooked meals for the homeless teens at Rod's House once a month during the Fall.
Women's Extreme Weather Shelters - members provided meals to the Sunrise Outreach shelter for homeless women and children during the winter.
Women's New Life Ministries - members put together spa/toiletries bags for the women in the year-long recovery program at the Union Gospel Mission. The bags were given out to the women on Mother's Day.
YoungLives Spa Night - members gathered toiletries, makeup and personal care items and assembled gift bags for each of the teen moms.
June 2010 - May 2011
Recipients of Zonta Local Service Grants at check presentation, November 2010
Back row left to right: Deby Gunter-President, Nora Requena, Steve Branch, Erin Black, Elizabeth Pulice, Amy Zook, Mary McCracken, Ken Zontek
Front left to right: Adrian Garner, Patty Dion, Anjelica, Rhonda Hauff, Sister Mary Rita Rohde, Lisa Reinmuth
| Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health - Strong Families Project | $2,448 |
| Homeless Network of Yakima County - Extreme Winter Weather Shelter Project | $2,000 |
| Nuestra Casa - ESL Women's Project | $1,500 |
| Rod's House - Food for Homeless Youth | $2,000 |
| Southeast Yakima Community Center - “100 Jobs for 100 Kids” | $1,370 |
| LaCasa Hogar - Empowerment and Education of Low Income Hispanic Women | $2,000 |
| YoungLives - Young Mothers Empowerment Mentor Project | $1,000 |
| YWCA Yakima - Abused Women Self Sufficiency Tool Kits Project | $2,000 |
| YVCC Afghan Women's Education Fund - continuing education for two young Afghan women | $2,000 |
| Wellness House - Women with Cancer and other Health Issues Wig and Hat Boutique | $887 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $2,600 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | $2,000 |
| Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects | $100 |
| Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics | $l00 |
| Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Fund | $100 |
| Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund | $100 |
| Zonta district VIII project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports scholarships for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC | $l,000 |
2010 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army - Zonta members manned the kettle at Fred Meyers one cold December day, and rang the bell for the Salvation Army, raising $171.56 for their worthwhile projects.
Christmas Family Project - members contributed gifts for a Yakima family in need through the Kinship Navigator program at Catholic Child and Family Services. The recipient family in 2010 was a single grandmother raising 7 of her grandchildren.
Pearson College - $300 of phone cards were donated to foreign students in Vancouver, BC so that they could call home during the holidays.
Women's Extreme Weather Shelters - members are providing meals to the two Yakima shelters for homeless women and children.
June 2009 - May 2010
Recipients of Zonta Local Service Grants at check presentation, September 2009
| Homeless Network of Yakima County - Extreme Winter Weather Shelter Project, hotel/motel vouchers for women and children | $2,000 |
| La Casa Hogar - basic leadership skills training in conducting meetings, group facilitation, agenda development, and team building for Hispanic women | $750 |
| Southeast Community Center - 2 stipends for teenage girls for a summer job through the 100 Jobs for 100 Kids project | $1,370 |
| Sunnyside Community Hospital - 16 screening mammograms for women | $2,000 |
| Wellness House - Wig & Hat Boutique - Wigs and wig care items as well as wellness kits for women and children undergoing hair loss due to chemotherapy - learn more | $956 |
| Yakima Arboretum - materials for maintenance of the Rose Garden learn more | $750 |
| Yakima YWCA - purchase of two computers and materials to establish computer lab in women's Shelter; contribution to the Safe Passage fund | $4,000 |
| Yakima Women's Votes/Women's Voices Committee - support for one Pink Tea to commemorate and celebrate women’s suffrage movement | $1,000 |
| Young Lives - support for the monthly club meetings for teen moms learn more | $1,000 |
| YVCC Afghan Women’s Education Fund - contribution to scholarship fund for 2 Afghan women to attend YVCC | $3,000 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $2,000 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | $1,500 |
| Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects | $100 |
| Zonta International – Amelia Earhart scholarship fund for international women who are studying aeronautics | $100 |
| Zonta International - Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship | $100 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship - international scholarship for female business student | $100 |
| Zonta district VIII project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports scholarships for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC | $1,000 |
2009 Hands-On Service Projects and personal donations
Christmas 2009 - we assisted the Salvation Army's Bell Ringing at Fred Meyer again this year
Christmas Family Project - members contributed gifts for a Yakima family in need through the Kinship Navigator program at Catholic Child and Family Services. The recipient family in 2009 was a single mother raising her 4 children as well as four nieces.
Pearson College - $300 of phone cards were donated to students so that they could call home during the holidays
Women's Extreme Weather Shelter - members are cooking 2-3 meals per month for the women housed at the Yakima Homeless Coalitions Shelter
Members donated money towards the purchase of $100 in gas cards to benefit the women residing at the Lower Valley Crisis Center, to help them get to court dates.
June 2008 - May 2009
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health - Strong Families program at Riel House |
$2,500 |
| Extreme Weather Shelter for women - supplement to members' donations on food for dinners | $123.55 |
Healthy Families Yakima - Continuation of training programs for county-wide domestic and family violence protocol |
$1,000 |
Homeless Network of Yakima County - Extreme Winter Weather Shelter Project |
$1,500 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship - local scholarship for female business student | $2,000 |
La Casa Hogar / Yakima Interfaith Coalition - Leadership skill development training, Communication Skills Training, Host an inspirational Hispanic Women’s Leadership conference |
$2,500 |
Nuestra Casa - Start up micro-credit funding and training for Hispanic women to sell at Yakima Valley Farmers Markets |
$1,500 |
Parent Representative Council for Parent Education Cooperative Preschools - Parenting Education for Teen Moms at Stanton and Davis |
$1,000 |
Perry Technical Institute - 2 computers for medical assistant and office administration programs |
$1,800 |
| Southeast Yakima Community Center - sponsored one teen girl for summer employment through the 100 jobs for 100 kids project | $685 |
| Yakima Arboretum Rose Garden - materials for upkeep of the rose garden | $750 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship - awarded to an outstanding Yakima Valley high school senior | $2,000 |
YVCC Afghan Women’s Education Fund - Scholarship for 2 Afghan women to attend YVCC |
$2,000 |
YWCA - Furnishings for four remaining women's shelter units, including one that’s wheelchair accessible |
$5,000 |
| Zonta International Foundation - contribution to development projects which benefit women in developing countries | $5,000 |
Zonta International - Rose Fund - program support fund for Zonta International Foundation projects |
$500 |
Zonta International –Amelia Earhart - international scholarship fund for women who are studying aeronautics |
$500 |
Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) |
$500 |
Zonta district project – Young Women in Public Affairs district scholarship |
$100 |
Zonta district project – Pearson College Endowment Fund - supports scholarships for young women from around the world that attend this United World College near Victoria, BC |
$1,500 |
Christmas 2008 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Fred Meyer raised $370.98
Christmas Basket Project - members contributed gifts for a Yakima family in need through the Kinship Navigator program at Catholic Child and Family Services. The recipient family in 2008 was a single grandmother raising 6 grandchildren.
Extreme Weather Shelter for Women - provided five dinners to the women's shelter from January to early March
Yakima YWCA Annual Luncheon - provided volunteers to check-in guests to the fundraiser
Setting up for our annual fundraiser in 2010
June 2007 to May 2008
| Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health - for one session of child care so women can attend the Strong Families program | $1,755 |
| Homeless Network of Yakima County - for emergency shelter for women and children | $1,500 |
| Marie-Rose Learning Center - for educational and social support and training programs for women and their middle school daughters in Wapato | $2,500 |
| Nuestra Casa - for translation of women's leadership training materials into Spanish | $1,500 |
| Organization for Peace, Reconciliation & Development, Sierra Leone - small credit scheme and assistance for war widows to fund start-up businesses learn more | $2,000 |
| Provident Horizon Group - 10 Scholarships for the Strong Women program which provides life skills training for developmentally disabled women | $2,000 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund - contribution to a Zonta International scholarship fund for a young woman who wants to study aeronautics | $500 |
| Yakima Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship—awarded to an outstanding Yakima Valley high school senior girl | $2,000 |
| Riel House—two rocking chairs for mothers and caregivers of infants | $550 |
| Kaleidoscope Konnections - for clown-based Anti Bullying Programs in Yakima Valley elementary and middle schools | $3,500 |
| Yakima Arboretum Rose Garden—funds to maintain the garden | $500 |
| Rose Fund - contribution to a Zonta International fund which handles the contingency needs of Zonta International projects around the world | $500 |
| Zonta Honors | |
| Women’s Century Club - repair and upgrading of electrical
wiring on the first floor of the building, in honor of Kay Pfaff’s
contributions to the Women's Century Club and the community and the
Women's Century Club's efforts to foster the personal growth and community
involvement of local women |
$3,000 |
| Pearson College Endowment Fund - to fund scholarships for international teenage girls to attend the United World College in Victoria, British Columbia - given in honor of Marje Anderson's 50+ years of membership in Zonta and her tireless efforts to improve the lives of many in the Yakima Valley | $1,500 |
December 2006 Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army raised $239.44
Christmas Basket Project - members contributed gifts for a Lower Valley family in need through the Kinship Navigator program at Catholic Child and Family Services. The recipient family in 2007 was a single grandmother raising 6 grandchildren.
June 2006 to May 2007
| Healthy Families Yakima—funding for domestic violence protocol development, as well as multiple training sessions for family educators in Yakima Valley social service organizations | $1,000 |
| Casey Family Services—funded allowance for teen participants of the Get Set program | $2,800 |
| Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health—purchase of training materials for the Strong Families program learn more | $3,900 |
| Homeless Network of Yakima—40 nights of shelter for homeless women and their children | $1,000 |
| La Casa Hogar—scholarships for 10 women and their pre-school children to attend educational programs learn more | $2,450 |
| Marie-Rose House—funds to support attendance at regional women’s issues conferences | $1,350 |
| Nuestra Casa—support services to immigrant women learn more | $1,200 |
| Pearson College—gift to the endowment fund to enable teen girls from other countries to attend a year of high school near Victoria, Canada. Phone cards for 8 girls. | $2,200 |
| Provident Horizon Group—funded the 10-week Strong Women program for developmentally disabled women | $2,000 |
| Riel House—clothing vouchers for residents | $520 |
| St. Michael’s Panty—donation to purchase food | $1,000 |
| Sunnyside Community Hospital —post partum depression education for care providers | $1,000 |
| Yakima Arboretum Rose Garden—funds to maintain the Garden | $500 |
| Yakima Police Athletic League—Support for the graduation event for the Manners Matter program for Yakima teenage girls | $2,000 |
| Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship—awarded to an outstanding Yakima Valley high school senior | $2,000 |
June 2005 to May 2006
| Central Washington Cancer Foundation | 300 |
| Yakima Police Athletic League | 3000 |
| Yakima Valley Community College V-Day | 500 |
| Yakima Co. Coalition for the Homeless | 12235.95 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 2000 |
| International Service Projects | 5000 |
| Arboretum Rose Garden | 3046.43 |
June 2004 to May 2005
| American Legion Girls State | 600 |
| BEST Self Day Camp | 1500 |
| Mumidavi Project | 3000 |
| Yakima Co. Coalition for the Homeless | 1822.53 |
| Comfort Kits DCFS | 987.71 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1500 |
| Strong Families Project | 6355.60 |
| Pearson Endowment Fund | 160 |
June 2003 to May 2004
| Yakima Police Athletic League | 2911.2 |
| Yakima Police RAD Kids | 5000 |
| American Red Cross | 250 |
| International Service Projects | 5000 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
| Pearson Endowment Fund | 400 |
June 2002 to May 2003
| Riel House | 10,804.86 |
| Yakima Schools 21st Century | 255 |
| Salvation Army Day Camp | 2000 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
June 2001 - May 2002
| Literacy Programs | 107.2 |
| Riel House | 5165.5 |
| Providence Hospital Mammograms | 3850 |
| Wellness House | 750 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
June 2000 - May 2001
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 500 |
| Rose Fund | 350 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | 400 |
| National Assoc. of Fire Fighters | 2000 |
| Yakima Valley Museum | 100 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | 500 |
| Lester B Pearson College | 500 |
| U N I C E F | 2500 |
| Expanding Your Horizons | 300 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
June 1999 - May 2000
| Rose Fund | 100 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 300 |
| International Service Foundation | 300 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | 200 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | 250 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 3000 |
| YWCA Gems Program | 5000 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
June 1998 - May 1999
| Providence Hospital Mammograms | 4400 |
| Rose Fund | 100 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 299 |
| Z I G F C | 200 |
| Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | 200 |
| W H P P I | 400 |
| Y W P A | 200 |
| Zonta International – support for international programs of the Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) | 253 |
| Lester B Pearson College | 400 |
| Yakima Valley Coalition for the Homeless | 2500 |
| Take this Valleys Heart | 1500 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 3000 |
| Yakima Literacy Coalition | 1000 |
June 1997 - May 1998
| Lester B Pearson | 400 |
| International Projects | 1060 |
| Yakima Greenway | 3500 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 1000 |
| Providence Hospital Mammograms | 5500 |
| Yakima Valley Community College | 1500 |
| White Swan Basketball Junior Cougars | 1500 |
| Yakima Literacy Coalition | 1000 |
June 1996 - May 1997
| Lester B Pearson | 100 |
| U N I F E M | 400 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 400 |
| Providence Hospital Mammograms | 5500 |
| Triumph Treatment Services | 475 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | 1175 |
| Yakima Valley Regional Library | 1000 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| YWCA of Yakima | 2300 |
| Yakima Public Schools Homeless Child | 1350 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 1500 |
| Status of Women Scholarship | 500 |
| Yakima Literacy Coalition | 542.50 |
June 1995 - May 1996
| Lester B Pearson | 100 |
| U N I F E M | 400 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 400 |
| Providence Hospital Mammograms | 5000 |
| YWCA Operation SMART | 2000 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 1500 |
| Triumph Treatment Services | 1000 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| Heritage College | 1000 |
| Yakima Greenway Foundation | 235.80 |
| International Women's Day | 750 |
| YVCC Literacy | 500 |
June 1994 - May 1995
| Lester B Pearson | 100 |
| U N I F E M | 400 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 400 |
| YWCA Operation SMART | 1000 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 1500 |
| YVCC Learning Assistance | 1500 |
| Yakima Public Schools Homeless Child | 750 |
| St Michael's Pantry | 750 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| Providence Medical Center Mammograms | 4000 |
June 1993 - May 1994
| St. Elizabeth Hospital Mammograms | 3400 |
| Literacy Coalition | 125 |
| Private Party Medical Insurance | 1000 |
| Yakima County Search & Rescue | 500 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 850 |
| Emergency Medical Services | 1500 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| YWCA Crisis Shelter | 3180 |
| YVCC Displaced Homemakers | 500 |
| St Michael's Pantry | 1200 |
| Lester B Pearson | 500 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 400 |
| 3rd World Countries | 400 |
| Mobray | 25 |
| DeForest | 100 |
June 1992 - May 1993
| YVCC Women's Programs | 750 |
| Lester B Pearson | 500 |
| Central WA Comp Mental Health | 1000 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| Pennies for Playgrounds | 500 |
| St Michael's Pantry | 500 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 980 |
| Central WA Kidney Fund | 930 |
| Yakima Interfaith Coalition | 1000 |
| Yakima Co Coalition for the Homeless | 800 |
| Heritage College Women's Day | 1500 |
June 1991 - May 1992
| Lester B Pearson | 500 |
| Amelia Earhart | 400 |
| Eva Mobrey | 25 |
| Marion DeForest | 100 |
| 3rd World Scholarship | 400 |
| Southeast Neighborhood Improvement | 1000 |
| YVCC Women's Programs | 350 |
| RSVP | 1500 |
| Camp Prime Time | 1000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | 250 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 600 |
| Foundation for the Handicapped | 125 |
| Central WA Kidney Foundation | 500 |
| YWCA Family Crisis | 1500 |
| Wellness House | 375 |
June 1969 - May 1970
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 71 |
June 1968 - May 1969
| Local Donations | 705 |
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 33 |
June 1967 - May 1968
| Civil Air Patrol | 600 gallons fuel |
| Fairbanks Alaska flood relief | 50 |
| Vietnam gift packages | |
| Sun Down M Ranch | 100 |
| Yakima Artificial Kidney Fund | 100 |
June 1966 - May 1967
| Civil Air Patrol | 500 |
June 1965 - May 1966
| Drinking fountain installed at Franklin Park | |
| YWCA campership | 25 |
| 2 high school girl graduates | 50 |
| Ramallah Project | 100 |
June 1964 - May 1965
| Clothes for a needy boy | 80 |
| Alaska Good Friday earthquake disaster | 50 |
| 2 high school girl graduates | 40 |
June 1963 - May 1964
| Yakima City Bus Line Stock | 100 |
| Set of encyclopedias for partially sighted | |
| 2 nursing students at Yakima Valley College | 157.50 |
June 1962 - May 1963
| 2 nursing students at Yakima Valley College | 351.60 |
| Emergency Fund at Yakima Valley College | 15 |
June 1961 - May 1962
| Eisenhower Band uniform donation | 25 |
| Davis Band uniform donation | 25 |
| International Loyalty Fund | 35 |
| Toothbrushes for First Graders | 160 |
| Orthopedic Treatments for needy children | 35 |
| Readers Digest subscriptions to seven foreign countries |
June 1960 - May 1961
| Father Pire's Anne Frank Village in Germany | 30 |
| Furnished pamphlets on dental health to high school students interested in dentistry | |
| Helped with dental exams of first grade pupils in ALL Yakima schools |
June 1959 - May 1960
| Furnished pamphlets on dental health to high school students interested in dentistry | |
| Helped with dental exams of first grade pupils in ALL Yakima schools |
June 1958 - May 1959
| Amelia Earhart Fund | 25 |
| Gini Richardson Flight Fund | 100 |
| Dental care for grade school children | 300 |
10 subscriptions to Readers Digest in Arabic sent overseas |
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| Prizes to Safety Council's Water Carnival | 10 |
June 1957 - May 1958
| Assisted in furnishing the new Chapter House for the Red Cross | 100 |
| Offered aid to visually handicapped children of the community |
June 1956 - May 1957
| Funds sent to Hungarian Relief Fund through Red Cross | |
| Presented Yakima Valley Junior College with a fireplace in Student Union Building | 437.27 |
June 1955 - May 1956
| Business Women honored at Community Tea | 250 |
June 1954 - May 1955
| Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets | |
| Donations to Women patients at local Tuberculosis Sanitarium |
November 4, 1953 - May 1954
| Scholarship for student nurse | 350 |
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