Zonta San-Cap’s online fundraiser continues
The October fundraiser hosted by the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva is off and running.
“Zonta’s Peek at the Unique Auction” went live on Oct. 1, with the public invited to bid on 70-plus experiences, art pieces, treasures and more. The online auction will run until Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.
“We are repeating the auction experience after the successful outcome of Zonta’s March 2021 event,” auction co-chair Nancy Dreher said. “Auctions are safe, fun and easy to organize, and we have received great support from the community in assembling a spectacular array of gift items, excursions, adventures and treats that buyers can enjoy for themselves — or give as gifts.”
She pointed to the upcoming holiday season.
“We could all be focusing on gift shopping right now,” Dreher said. “The women of Zonta are offering a wonderful opportunity to pin down much of your holiday giving, while supporting a vital cause — improving the lives of women and girls.”
All proceeds will be awarded in grants to area nonprofits whose programs mirror Zonta’s mission of helping women. Currently, the club’s Grants Committee is planning for a December distribution for the funds raised last spring. Proceeds raised during the current online auction will be awarded in 2022.
Over the past 19 years, Zonta has raised and given out over $1.2 million, most of it to Lee County organizations. While the continuing effects of the pandemic have struck down a repeat of most former fundraising practices, the club’s creative team is generating “buzz” about the new online auction.
“We are asking all our members to share the web site link with friends and family,” Dreher said. “And even if you don’t win your bid, consider a donation through our club web site.”
To view the auction catalog and bid, visit www.32auctions.com/ZontaPEEK21.
For information on Zonta or to donate, visit www.ZontaSanCap.com. Donations can also be made on the auction site or a check sent to Zonta Foundation of SWFL, P.O. Box 1244, Sanibel, FL 33957.