Category: Event

S.H.A.R.E. 

Fernanda Gallo Freschi’s choice of S.H.A.R.E. — Sustainability and Human Rights through Accountability, Respect and Empowerment — reflects her deep commitment to building a climate-just, inclusive, and engaged community that uplifts women and girls worldwide. In her inaugural message, Gallo Freschi frames S.H.A.R.E. as a guiding principle for lasting change: She explains that S.H.A.R.E. is about transparency, collaboration, and community, and that […]

The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Christmas in July Bunco Fundraiser!

The Zonta Club of Riverside’s Christmas in July Bunco Fundraiser, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Arlington Library, was a joyful blend of holiday spirit and summer sunshine. Guests arrived to find the library’s community room transformed into a festive wonderland, complete with cheerful decorations, and a Christmas tree adorned with ornaments. The […]

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 […]

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 […]