Zonta Club awards grants to local nonprofits
The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida and Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva recently awarded grants totaling $45,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls.
“We know that many wonderful organizations are doing amazing work to promote the welfare of women and girls, and Zonta is pleased to recognize and support this work,” Grants Committee Co-chair Diane Chesley said.
The recipient organizations were Community Housing & Resources, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Goodwill Enterprises’ MicroEnterprise Institute, Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build, Healing Stitches, Premier Mobile Health Services and SalusCare. The funded projects focus on training, education and affordable housing that supports women as they strive toward their rights as individuals.
“Through these grants, Zonta hopes to empower impactful programs and initiatives that create lasting change and a brighter future for those who need it most,” Co-chair Pam Eccles said.
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