Today marked a significant milestone in California’s legislative efforts to protect minors from harmful practices. Assembly Bill 1267, aimed at prohibiting marriage for anyone under the age of 18 without exception, passed the California State Senate with a unanimous 38-0 vote. AB 1267 closes existing legal loopholes that have allowed minors to marry with parental consent and […]
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19 to honor humanitarian workers and raise awareness about the urgent needs of people affected by crises worldwide. It was first commemorated in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly, following the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad that killed 22 aid workers, including […]
National Nonprofit Day
National Nonprofit Day is observed every August 17 to honor the vital contributions of charitable organizations to communities and the world. It was declared a national holiday in 2017 by Sherita J. Herring, a philanthropist and business strategist, to recognize the impact of nonprofits and the historical significance of the Tariff Act of 1894, which […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Enough is Enough
Stop Violence Against Women…Zonta Says NO!!! Every woman and girl has a fundamental human right to live without the fear of fear or violence. Yet, statistics show that nearly one in three women globally will face physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. This reality dictates that enough is enough. To end this crisis, society […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on May 23. It is an international holiday for gathering support and spreading awareness about obstetric fistula, a childbirth-related injury that majorly affects women in poor economic regions. Medically, it is described as a hole in the birth canal that occurs due to prolonged labor […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day, a celebration to honor women in our families to show that they feel loved.
Mother’s Day has roots in both ancient and modern traditions honoring mothers, but the contemporary holiday as we know it began in the United States. The first national observance took place on May 10, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling on Americans to honor mothers on the second Sunday in May with displays of the […]