SMALL BUT
MIGHTY CLUBS
The passion and dedication of Zonta knows no limits. Any action, no matter how small, if filled with kindness and good intention, will make a difference. The same goes for Zonta clubs. No matter how many members a club has, there is always opportunity to contribute and advance the mission of empowering women. Below are some small but mighty clubs whose actions are truly inspirational.
Zonta Club of Montreal makes new friends with donation of 50 gift-filled shoeboxes to women's shelter In late November 2020, the Zonta Club of Montreal, Canada, collected and filled 50 shoeboxes with toiletries and candies for a local women's shelter. The shelter had expressed the need due to the increased number of clients over the holidays. This project was challenging given the restrictions in place due to the COVID19 pandemic. However, the club was innovative in fulfilling this need. Each box was tastefully wrapped and had a note: "From your friends at Zonta Club of Montreal." The club hoped to reach out with this gesture and try to alleviate the heightened sense of loneliness and isolation that women in crisis were experiencing during the holiday season. The Zonta club made new friends in the process and demonstrated the power of showing kindness to those who feel alone.
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THE ZONTIAN • NOVEMBER 2021
