Following the successful return of “Peek at the Unique,” the fundraising tour held March 16, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva turns its attention to service. The club’s 7th annual Community Collection Day is set for Saturday, April 20, 9 am – noon at a new location, the Sanibel Rec Center, 3880 San-Cap Road.
Not held in 2023 due to Hurricane Ian, the otherwise annual event benefits local non-profits with which the club has a service relationship, and whose work builds better lives for women and girls.
Bring gently-used and new items for these groups to use in their mission to empower women, a goal shared with Zonta. Clean out closets and easily drop off donations to help women in our community. With just three organizations the focus of this year’s collection, here is a partial list of requested items:
Dress for Success: Professional attire (blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers and suits); handbags and jewelry. Also new (with tags) women’s underwear, plus maternity clothing, scrubs and uniforms; new unopened cosmetics and hygiene products. Especially needed are professional-type shoes sizes 7-12. All items laundered or dry cleaned, bagged or on hangers if possible.
Furnish with Care: Full and queen-sized sheets, quilt sets and artwork
Healing Stitches: Fabric, scissors and thread
Since donations are tax-deductible per IRS rules, Zonta member will be on hand to collect donations and issue tax receipts. Visit www.zontasancap.org for information.
