Zonta Foothills Facts
Education
If we are going to see real development in the world then our best investment is WOMEN!
- Desmond Tutu
27%
of women in Colorado with less than a high school diploma live in poverty.*
*Women’s Foundation of Colorado Status of Women and Girls
12%
of Boulder families with kids live below the poverty level.*
*Boulder Community Foundation Trends Report
We believe that the future of Boulder County and our nation depends on the education and mentoring of women and girls. Our Zonta EducateZ Program provides leadership, mentorship, scholarships and academic support to women of all ages.
Community Service
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.
- Elizabeth Andrew
100%
of Zonta Foothills members volunteer
Supporting our commnity is at the core of our organization. Zonta Foothills club members offer their time and talents to projects like food and clothing drives, book donations, hygiene product collections, school supply campaigns and many other efforts. We work with community partners like Safe House Progressive Alliance for Non-Violcence (SPAN), Boulder Valley Schools, Emergency Family Assistance Association, Community Food Share, the Milagros Scholarship, Share-a-Gift and many other local organizations.
Advocacy
When the world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.
- Malala Yousafzai
1 in 5
women report experiencing sexual assault in college
86 cents
the amount a Colorado woman earns for every dollar earned by a man
The Zonta Foothills Club is a voice in our community advocating for women’s issues. Zonta Says No to Violence Agsinst Women is imporant project for our club, fighting the fight to protect women. We are also a founding member of the Women’s Collaborative of Boulder County, working together with organizations in our community on issues like pay equity, family leave, and reproductive health.
