Zonta Club of Washington D.C.


Advancing the Status of Women in Washington DC and the World Through Scholarships and Service Programs since 1922

Chartered March 24, 1922 — Charter No. 17 - 22 — District 3 Area 4

[Scholarships and Service Brochure]

LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS
2000-2009

The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. has supported the following projects in the recent years:

Rachael’s Women Center: The Club is currently giving extensive support to this Center ($5,000 in 2007 and $5,750 in 2008). In addition to financial support to provide for furniture, kitchen supplies and daily meals, members have donated toys for the children of the women served by the Center, and clothing for the women and children. Members of the Club also teach jewelry making, give workshops on personal finance and an annual clean up and gardening of their facilities.

Once a Month Campaign: Members donate sanitary products to be distributed to young girls in Zambia so that they can continue their education.

Gift Bags for Rachael's Women Center, N Street Village & My Sisters Place, Mom's n Tots and Alive Shelter, VA: 572 bags with personal items worth $20,000.

Bethany Women's Center: $9,700 to support women in this shelter.

DC CASA Tote Bags for Children in the program: 250 tote bags worth $5,950.

[Stanton School Reading Awards] Books Donated for Stanton School in Annacostia: 450 books and school texts worth $3,800.

Reading Contest at Stanton School in Annacostia: Contest prizes worth $700.

Girls Inc.: $1,750 for training of volunteers and staff in preparation for the Girls Inc. DC program.

Mom's n Tots: $2,500 donation for single mothers returning to school

Donation Item: Participants in the Holiday Party donate items needed in local shelters.

[Community Awards]

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Recent Scholarships to Students in Washington, D.C. Universities (*)

[Scholarship Night 2005]

The Zonta Club of Washington DC has awarded scholarships to eighty-eight (88) students attending local universities in the Washington D.C. area since 2001.

Scholarship Type	Year	Number	Total $
Club Scholarships	2007-2008	5	22,000
	2006-2007	5	20,000
	2005-2006	4	19,500
	2004-2005	6	19,980
	2003-2004	9	10,500
	2002-2003	8	15,000
	2001-2002	7	13,000
Edith Seville Coale	2007-2008	4	33,620
	2006-2007	8	33,240
	2005-2006	4	34,000
	2004-2005	5	20,600
	2003-2004	5	24,500
	2002-2003	5	36,000
	2001-2002	8	38,000
Virginia Longest Nursing	2007-2008	1	3,500
Jane M. Klausman	2003-2004	1	100
Jane M. Klausman	2002-2003	1	100
The Young Women in Public Affairs	2004-2005	1	—
	2003-2004	1	100
	2002-2003	1	150

(*) The Catholic University of America, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, and American University

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PAST PROJECTS

Moms 'n Tots:
For several years, the club provided financial support and hands-on service to the Southeast Ministry program that assesses women in welfare who are studying to pass their GED exam, and who intend to pursue college education. The Club also organized and financed the Graduation Banquet, which had an attendance of 50 to 100 guests. Club members cooked and served the food.

In 1999, a year long book drive among members helped collect books for participants of Moms 'n Tots.

Environment:
Members of the Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. participated in a variety of environmental projects. As an example, members helped staff the booth of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at the Sailboat Show and the Powerboat Show, both celebrated in Annapolis, Maryland, in October 2000.

Educational Materials:
Donation of educational materials to the Alice Deal Jr. High School for possible use in an "out of debt program."

Children of 9/11 victims:
Distribution of 97 Good Bears of the World to children of the 9/11 Pentagon victims.

Suited for Change:
Donations to Suited for Change, an organization helping women returning to work. Members donated cloth and volunteered in the sorting and inventory of collections.

Food donation:
Donation of food to Martha's Table following the Art Auction.


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