The Zonta Club of Olympia is dedicated to empowering women and strengthening our community through direct service and local grantmaking. Each year, we invest in programs that create lasting change for women and girls in Thurston County and beyond.

Annual Community Grants

Every year, the Zonta Club of Olympia provides funding to non-profit organizations whose programs:

• Improve women’s legal rights, health, education, and economic status

• Work to end violence against women

• Support leadership development and self-esteem for women and girls

Typical grant awards range from $500 to $3,000, and selected organizations are eligible for up to two years of funding.

Grant Recipients

We are proud to recognize the following organizations whose work reflects Zonta’s mission:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County

• Community Action Council / Monarch Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center

• Expanding Your Horizons – Annual Spring Event for Middle School Girls

• Family Support Center of South Sound

• Pizza Klatch

• ROOF Community Services

• Senior Services for South Sound

• South Sound Reading Foundation

• WSU Extension Thurston County / 4-H Youth Development

• YWCA Olympia

Continuing Support: The Next Right Step

In addition to our annual grants, we are proud to continue support for The Next Right Step Program, administered by Family Education and Support Services. This initiative provides women with the resources, mentoring, and encouragement needed to take their next steps toward independence and stability.

Lasting Impact

By investing in these organizations, the Zonta Club of Olympia ensures that women and girls in our community have access to safety, education, leadership opportunities, and economic empowerment. Together with our community partners, we are building a stronger, more equitable future.