Community & Projects

Toronto Zontians have a long history of service to their community. We typically select each project for a 3-year term of support and donate a minimum of $7,000 per year. Our recent fundraising efforts have included: the Annual Car Rally, Christmas Bake Sale, International Women’s Day Breakfast and Down East Night. Click on the links for fun photos and information.

Starting in 2008, our local service project has been the South Asian Women’s Centre, a voluntary non-profit organization run by, and for, South Asian Women. Its purpose is to increase self awareness of South Asian Women and to empower them to develop their social and cultural potential. The Centre is a place where South Asian Women of all backgrounds and ages can access a variety of programs and services.

For further information, visit: www.sawc.org

Past local services projects have included:

1928 Teenage drop-in centre    

1930s Radio broadcasts; vocation for women    

1940s Mobile Clinic for Britain    

1950s Women's College Hospital; Abortion research; assistance to Native Women    

1960s Riding programme for the disabled; Furnishings for YWCA; Save the Children Fund

1970s Services to Native Canadian Women; Portuguese Canadian self-help programme; Equipment for the Canadian Hearing Society  

1980s CNIB; Women's College Hospital; Dellcrest Children's Centre; SCOPE: School Community Outreach programme for the Elderly  

1990/91 416 Drop-In Centre for indigent women  

1992/93 St. Christopher's House literacy programme; Mortgage retirement for Interval House Annual

1994/98 Big Sisters of Toronto  

1998 on Zonta Golf Tournaments in support of Breast Cancer (with 5 other District clubs)  

1999 Equipment for CNIB Deaf-Blind in honour of Dorothy Thompson

1999/2000 Dixon Hall Small Business Training Programme for Women

2005/08 Opportunity for Advancement

Established in 1948, the Z Club and Golden Z Club program is one of Zonta International's longest-running programs. Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs help high school, college and university students develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage members to participate in community, school and international service projects.

With the help of experienced Zonta sponsors, who provide resources, information and guidance, Z Club members (high school students) and Golden Z Club members (college or university students) work to improve their society and the world. Z Club and Golden Z Club members plan, organize and participate in unique activities designed to meet the needs of members, their schools and the community, while emphasizing an international outlook and strong international relations.  There are currently 195 Z and Golden Z Clubs in 17 countries around the world.

The Zonta Club of Toronto currently sponsors two Z clubs, one at Frank Oke Secondary School and one at Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial  Academy. Both are in Toronto. 

The Scarlett Heights club was chartered in 2009. Below is a photo of the charter board and their sponsoring teacher, Gail Brannigan with Shirley Ellison, Zonta International Z club chair. 

For information on projects we support through Zonta International, visit: www.zonta.org

The Zonta Club of Toronto is a registered Canadian charity and is pleased to issue tax receipts for all donations received. If you wish to support Zonta's work, please contact our Treasurer.

Among other philanthropic opportunities, we are pleased to partner with donors, families and friends to create recognition or memorial awards or programs that honour remarkable women while supporting Zonta's objects for the advancement of women in the community, be they health, education or social justice-related. Contact our President to discuss our many options.

The Zonta Club of Toronto is also pleased to accept sponsorship for its various fund-raising events. Visit our Upcoming Events page for more information on new opportunities.

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