Tag: girlpower

Happy Birthday President Debbie!

On behalf of the Zonta Club of Riverside, we wish Debbie Waltzer our club President, the happiest of birthdays! Your leadership, warmth, and unwavering dedication inspire us every day. You have a remarkable gift for bringing people together, fostering unity, and empowering women in our community and beyond. Your vision and compassion make a lasting […]

Maryse Bastié

On 13 July 1928, French aviator Maryse Bastié achieved a remarkable feat, flying her Caudron C.109 monoplane, F-AHFE, from Le Bourget Airport in Paris to Trzebiatów, Pomerania. Covering 1,058 kilometers (657 miles) in a single flight, she demonstrated exceptional skill, endurance, and determination. At a time when aviation was still in its daring early years, […]

The Zonta Club of Riverside’s The SOAP Project

Today, the Zonta Club of Riverside carried out a heartfelt and impactful community outreach as part of The SOAP Project, an initiative dedicated to combating human trafficking. Volunteers gathered early in the morning to prepare hundreds of bars of soap, each discreetly labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and a short message offering […]

UPDATE….AB 1267 End Child Marriage

AB 1267 is a California bill from the 2025–2026 legislative session that seeks to prohibit marriage or domestic partnerships for anyone under the age of 18. Under current law, minors can marry with court approval and parental consent, but this bill would repeal that exception entirely, making 18 the absolute minimum age for marriage or […]

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 […]