The 16 Days of Activism take place from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day. During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign…

Wear ORANGE and march with us!  Help kick off Zonta Club of Hilo's 16 Days of Activism at the HIlo Christmas Parade in Downtown Hilo.  Line up at 5:30 pm by the Kamehameha Statue. Join us in marching in the parade, holding banners, and handing out “16 Days” campaign postcards... or bring your group’s/organization’s banners,…

Held annually, the Amelia Earhart Girls in Engineering Day supports girls grades 4-8 to continue STEM curriculum throughout middle school and high school, then pursue college degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). This FREE program is underwritten by the Zonta Club of Hilo, whose mission is to build a better world for women in…

Winter Donation Drive to benefit HOPE Services Hawai'i Family Shelter. Please donate "Welcome Home" kits:  Laundry baskets filled with essentials, like... cleaning supplies; kitchenware (pots, pans, dishes, utensils); bathroom items (towel sets, hygiene supplies); bedroom items (linens, blankets, pillows). Drop off: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOPE Services Hawai'i - Family Shelter 115 Kapiolani…

Spring Donation Drive to benefit Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawai'i. Please donate new items for abused kids: backpacks; duffel bags; baby supplies of all kinds (diaper bags, diapers, baby wipes, bottles, formula, pacifiers, teething rings, baby clothes, baby toys, etc.). Drop off: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HomeStreet Bank…

Summer Donation Drive to benefit Pahoa High & Intermediate School's Kokua Kloset. Please donate new items for female students: tops; leggings/athletic bottoms; clothes/outerwear for ages 11-18; socks/bras/underwear shoes/crocs Drop off: Monday-Friday to Lei Luiz at Pahoa High & Intermediate School Or contact to coordinate donations at: center.lluiz@k.12.hi.us or (808) 313-4292

September Slipper Drive to benefit Mountain View Elementary School Students NEED: Flip Flops Sizes 5-8 The Mountain View Elementary health room needs new rubber slippers in kids' sizes! These donations will help ensure that every child has access to comfortable and clean footwear in case of accidents or emergencies. Hilo drop off: Monday-Friday from 10:00…

Held annually, the Amelia Earhart Girls in Engineering Day supports girls grades 4-8 to continue STEM curriculum throughout middle school and high school, then pursue college degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). This FREE program is underwritten by the Zonta Club of Hilo, whose mission is to build a better world for women in…

Winter Donation Drive to benefit Going Home Hawaii's expectant and new moms. Please donate items for babies & moms: Baby Supplies (baby blankets, baby clothing, baby toys, baby board books,  bottles, pacifiers, etc.) Mom Self-Care Items (self-help books, stress-relief products, mindfulness journals,  relaxation CDs, aromatherapy supplies, etc.) Drop off: Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00…