Zonta Club of Toronto
Building a Better World for Women and Girls
Who We Are
Advancing the Status of Women Through Service & Advocacy
Chartered in 1927, the Zonta Club of Toronto has brought women together to serve our city for nearly 100 years. We are part of Zonta International, a global service organization with General Consultative status at the United Nations.
Here at home, we fund safe moves for women leaving abuse, computer training for women going back to work, and clothing for survivors at Women's College Hospital. Our members also knit hats, deliver Orange Bags of supplies, and host public talks on issues facing women.
Join Us
Find Your Place in a Community of Zontians Who Care
Zonta members raise funds, knit hats, put together care packages and roll up their sleeves for women across the GTA. Whether you can give an afternoon or want to take on an active role, there's a place for you here.
Not ready to join? Come out to an event. Bring friends and family to our annual fall car rally or our Dickens Dinner in December, or support our work with a donation through CanadaHelps.
Our Mission
To work together to build a better world for women and girls.
Our Vision
We are committed to building and maintaining an organization
where each member is valued and feels a sense of belonging and
purpose.
We value Community, Friendship, Equity & Inclusion, Respect and
Integrity.
Zonta International
Global Initiatives
Ending Child Marriage
Every year, millions of girls are married before they turn 18, cutting short their education, health and independence. Through Zonta International, we support UN programs that work to end child marriage so girls can choose their own futures.
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Violence against women happens everywhere, including here in Toronto. We fund safe moves for women leaving abuse, support survivors at Women's College Hospital, and host public talks on human trafficking and the strain on our shelter system.
Closing the Gender Gap in Education
When women can learn, whole communities benefit. Our awards support students at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Michener Institute, and our funding for Times Change gives women the computer skills they need to return to work.
Get Involved
There's More Than One Way to Help
Every December, we give the funds we raise to local agencies serving women across the GTA. A gift of $500 is enough to move one family out of a violent situation through Shelter Movers. You can donate anytime through CanadaHelps.
Our annual fall car rally, now in its 38th year, is a relaxed afternoon of fall colours with friends and family, and sponsorships help fund our service projects. In December, our Dickens Dinner and bake sale bring everyone together to celebrate the year.