Our Impact
The central focus of Zonta is to better the lives of women. One way we do that is through building supportive relationships with each other. Together, we advocate and serve women locally and globally. There have been many different service projects over the years. Our signature event is our annual Style Show. We have lots of plans in the works. Fundraising proceeds have gone to Zonta International Service Projects as well as supporting CADA House, Open Door Health Center, YWCA,
SSND Learning Center, Life-Work Planning Center, and A Fresh Start.
We continually look for causes to support that fit our mission.
2025/2026 Mankato Area Nonprofit Partnerships:
Zonta Mankato's Style Show
Zonta Club of Mankato's big fundraiser for CADA Mankato, Life-Work Planning Center, and Zonta International scholarships given to local women Young Women in Leadership/High School and Zonta Women in Business/Post Secondary.
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We are bringing Zonta Style Show back to The Venue. We have a wine wall, a Live auction, improved show effects, and so much more.
100 items for 100 years
For Zonta International’s centennial we were asked to donate 100 items to a local organization. We collected well over 100 boxes of pads and tampons. They were presented to House of Hope Mankato, a halfway house for local women going through substance abuse treatment.
Kayaking for a cause
Hosted by the Zonta Club of Mankato - created to raise money for the STEM field. Sponsored by: I & S, MRI & Bolton & Menk. Supported by Bent River Outfitters. Check out these courageous, powerful & amazing women taking on the Blue Earth River! Such a fun event for a great cause!
Open door
Presenting our donation of $11,000 in fashion show proceeds to Open Door Health Center.
Walk A mile in Her Shoes
Thank you to everyone who came out for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to speak against gender violence.
Quilt for COC
This is a quilt that a group of Zonta members made for the Craft Collective with the MCC Mankato Area Refugee Services. The quilt was donated to the MN Council of Churches.
Donations for CADA
Thank you to everyone who donated to Zonta of Mankato’s donation drive for CADA! We were awed by your response. A special thanks to Indulge Salon and Spa and Tacheny’s Autotronics for their support. You made a difference!
F.O.C.P
Zonta members helping back backpacks for Feeding Our Community Partners Backpack food program.
