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We are a volunteer-powered, leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Through your donations, Zonta improves women's lives, their children's lives and the communities in which they live and work. Join us in making gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide. 
Since 1923, Zonta International has provided more than $40.9 million to empower women and expand their access to education, health care, economic opportunities and safe living conditions. Support from the foundation helps thousands of women and girls overcome gender barriers to educational and professional advancement, provides opportunities for women to earn higher wages and achieve economic independence, ensures that women and children have access to quality, affordable health care, and strives to end violence against women and help survivors rebuild their lives. All Zonta Clubs contribute to the Zonta International Foundation. |
Special Mahalo to Zonta member Cyndi Ayonon
for coordinating our August 2020 Food & Donation Drive, Thank you everyone to participated, as well as the Kaua'i Independent Food Bank & Jo Evans & Julie from Foto 4 Food Kaua'i 
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Locally, the Zonta Club of Kaua'i
holds fundraising events to benefit the Zonta Club of Kaua'i Foundation, which provides material and financial support to women, children, and families who are survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Money raised goes towards grants that are awarded to organizations like the YWCA, Malama Pono, & United Way. |
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We are also able to award scholarships to women who wish to pursue a
higher education and advance their status in society.
higher education and advance their status in society.
Ways You Can Help:
Purchase tickets to and
attend our annual fundraising events.
We also welcome your time if you'd like to volunteer or partner with us.
attend our annual fundraising events.
We also welcome your time if you'd like to volunteer or partner with us.
Fundraisers
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Brewers Festival 2024
The Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation received $1,000 for scholarships from the Rice Street Business Association for providing volunteers at the Kauai Brewers Festival held in April. |
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RED CARPET GALA 2024
The Red Carpet Gala in 2024 at the Hawai'i Children's Theatre Puhi Theatrical Warehouse was a huge success. This year's play was "Over the River and Through the Woods". Guests were greeted with a red carpet, champagne, delicious pupus, desserts, a paparazzi station and a golden swag bag. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to make this event a huge success! |
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Hawai’i Community Foundation Fundraiser 2023
Zonta members collected and donated $235 towards Hawai’i Community Foundation with Robin Pratt, HCF representative at our December General Member Meeting. |
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MaliaKai Boutique Fundraiser 2023 MaliaKai Consignment Boutique on Rice Street in Lihue raised $300 for the Zonta Club of Kauai Scholarship Fund. We appreciate our community fundraising partners. Mahalo! |
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Brewers Festival 2023 The Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation received a $700 donation while Zonta members volunteered for the second year for the non-profit Kamawaelualani. |
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Local Artist Supports Zonta Club of Kauai 2023 Patrice Pendarvis, a well known local Kauai artist, displayed her famous paintings at Dark Horse Coffee in Koloa. She donated 10% of her sales to the Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation to support scholarships. |
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Whale Watching Tour 2023
Blue Dolphin Charters gave Zonta members a special rate and donated 10% of their profits to the Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation. A special thank you to Blue Dolphin Charters. |
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RED CARPET GALA 2023
The Red Carpet Gala in 2022 was so successful we held another in 2023 at the Hawai'i Children's Theatre Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. This year's play was "The Gin Game". Guests were greeted with a red carpet, champagne, delicious desserts, a paparazzi station and a golden swag bag. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to make this event a huge success! |
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RED CARPET GALA 2022 |
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Our Red Carpet Gala landed this year's scholarship fundraising efforts by holding our first Red Carpet Gala at the Hawai'i Children's Theatre Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
Guests to the sold-out Kaua'i Community Players' "Mama Won't Fly" were greeted to a red carpet, champagne, delicious desserts, a paparazzi station and a golden swag bag. The play was directed by our very own Jo Grande and included Zonta Club of Kaua'i president Lori Benkert in the cast. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to make this event a huge success! |
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Distributions, Drives & Fundraising
with Kaua'i Independent Food Bank
Our Zonta Club of Kaua'i was honored to be able to serve our community
during the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic.
Members assisted with over a dozen food drives & distributions. In September 2020, our members were able to donate $4,480 in monetary donations as well as over 100 pounds of non-perishable food items. Special Mahalo goes out to Zonta member Cyndi Ayonon
for coordinating with the Kaua'i Independent Food Bank for all of these community drives, Dennis Fujimoto from the Garden Island Newspaper & also Jo & Julie from the Foto 4 Food mission, supporting the food bank! Way to be #KauaiStrong everyone!
Mahalo to The Garden Island Newspaper for featuring this food drive, as well as the numerous food packing & distribution service opportunities with
Kaua'i Independent Food Bank our Club members
were able to participate in since March 2020.
Looking Back at
'Eat Dessert First' Fundraisers
For over 20 years, our signature event, 'Eat Dessert First,'
was a highly anticipated annual event,
with decadent sweets and an awesome silent auction.
In January 2019, Zonta Club of Kauai introduced a new event,
a concert featuring an all-female line up of talented performers!
