The Zonta Club of Midland recently awarded $11,500 in service grants to local non-profits for programs benefiting women and girls in our community. The following agencies and programs were supported.

• Midland County Former Offenders Advocacy and Rehabilitation (MCFOAR), work essentials and clothing for female participants.
• Caregiving Network for Apartment in a Box, food and personal care items.
• CMHCM-Midland for personal hygiene, cleaning products and gas cards.
• Midland County Habitat for Humanity, tools and supplies for Women’s Build.
• Home to Stay, home repairs and rent assistance for women.
• YWCA Great Lakes Bay, stipends for completion of Women’s Economic Empowerment Program.
• Greater Midland North Family Center, assistance with food, childcare and clothing closet.
• Greater Coleman Family Center, backpacks, utility and food assistance.
• Affordable Housing Alliance, updates to housing for survivors of domestic abuse.
• Shelterhouse, gas and grocery cards.
• Labor of Love, signage.

Zonta service grants are made possible by the generous community support of the Zonta Homewalk! Thank you to all sponsors, homeowners, club members, volunteers, and attendees that make this event, and these donations possible!
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Together we can build a better world for women and girls.

The Zonta Club of Midland May Dinner meeting is always special because we review all that we have accomplished for the year. Here are the highlights!

• Welcomed 9 new members plus one transfer from another Zonta club!
• Awarded 3 scholarships of $5,000 each!
• Awarded 12 service grants totaling $11,500!
• Sponsored the Northwood Fashion Show with the Northwood Golden Z Club!
• Succeeded in getting bills passed to end child marriage in Michigan!
• Provided service through the Midland’s Open Door, Midland’s Open Door Women’s Shelter, and Caregiving Network!
• Learned from 9 different featured speakers!
• Hosted 9 fun ZINGs (Zonta Informal Network Gatherings)
• Sent 10 members to the District 15 Fall Conference!
• Sent 3 members to the North American Inter-District Meeting!
• Sending 3 members to the Zonta International Convention in Australia!
• Two club members have been elected to the District 15 Board!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Zonta and the Zonta Homewalk that provides the funding for the scholarships and service grants!