On July 5, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island after their final leg of the around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea on July 2, carrying 1,100 gallons of fuel for a 2,556‑mile crossing. By July 5, they had not yet reached their destination, and the […]
Category: Event
Happy 250th America
This Independence Day marks a remarkable milestone — 250 years of the United States’ journey toward freedom, equality, and opportunity. The Zonta Club of Riverside proudly joins the nation in honoring this historic anniversary, reflecting on the courage, vision, and resilience that built our country. As we celebrate, we also reaffirm our commitment to empowering […]
Helping Hands presents “Share the Care” Project
The Zonta Club of Riverside’s uplifting community gathering on May 30th at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, had a wonderful presentation about a potential new service project. Bella from Helping Hands of Riverside presented her heartfelt initiative, “Share the Care.” With warmth and sincerity, she described how the project was born from […]
The Soap Project, Find Your Voice
Debbie Waltzer, President of the Zonta Club of Riverside, led an inspiring event on May 30th to introduce the club’s latest initiative — the Soap Project. With her signature warmth and passion, Debbie welcomed community members, advocates, and local leaders, setting the tone for an evening dedicated to awareness and action. The Soap Project is […]
i-5 Freedom Network Presents Human Trafficking
On May 30th, the Zonta Club of Riverside had the privilege of hosting Stacey from the i-5 Freedom Network for an impactful presentation on human trafficking and the Hotel for Heroes initiative. Stacey’s talk was both eye-opening and deeply moving, shedding light on the hidden realities of trafficking that often occur in plain sight, including […]
Meet our New Members
Debbie Waltzer, President of the Zonta Club of Riverside, led a heartfelt and inspiring induction ceremony to welcome four new members into the organization. Known for her warm leadership style and dedication to empowering women, Debbie created an atmosphere of celebration and unity as she introduced the inductees to the club’s mission of advancing the […]
The REDress Project, a living memorial for that honors and celebrates MMIW
The REDress Project is a public art installation created by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 (with its first major exhibition in 2011) to raise awareness about the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in Canada and the United States. It has since become a global symbol of remembrance, resilience, and justice for Indigenous […]
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15.
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15. It’s to raise awareness of the microvolunteering concept and how it can empower worthy causes and individuals to make the world better through bite-sized actions. It’s also an opportunity for micro-volunteering platforms, volunteer-involving organizations, and individuals to connect in a synced effort to further their contributions […]
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea” Come join us and…Learn how you can Build a Better World for Women and Girls! The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea”… It’s a club meeting that introduces advocacy, service and a […]
International Women’s Day
The Zonta Riverside Club had their first, Join Me For A Cup of Coffee Or Tea, on March 8 at the Casa Blanca Library for International Womens Day! The Zonta Riverside Club had their first, Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea, on March 8 at the Casa Blanca Library for IWD. On […]