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2025 Grant Recipients
Partners In Breast Cancer Care!
Zonta Club of Fort Myers is proud to support Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing free breast screenings, diagnostics, and treatment for uninsured and low-income residents across Southwest Florida.
With Zonta’s grant, Partners will deliver 46 life-saving 3D screening and diagnostic mammograms—at no cost—to underserved women in Lee County. For many, this access means the difference between early detection and late-stage diagnosis.
Since its founding, Partners for Breast Cancer Care has funded over 20,000 breast care procedures and served more than 13,000 residents throughout Lee, Hendry, Glades, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. Their compassionate team ensures that no woman faces breast cancer alone due to financial hardship.
Learn more about their mission and impact:
Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center is dedicated to empowering individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing through education, advocacy, and access to vital services. Their work ensures that communication is never a barrier to opportunity.
Zonta Fort Myers proudly presented a grant to support their mission and programs. During our visit, members toured the center, learned more about the community’s needs, and witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of their work. We left inspired—and more aware of just how essential their advocacy is in Southwest Florida.
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Learn more at https://dhhc.life/.
After the Rain!
After the Rain provides safe, structured housing and support services for women rebuilding their lives after addiction. Their program empowers residents to regain independence through accountability, mentorship, and community.
With Zonta’s grant support, After the Rain continues its mission of helping women create stable, purposeful futures—one step at a time. In addition to financial support, Zonta members are lending a helping hand by assisting with the nonprofit’s garden project, nurturing both growth and renewal for the women they serve.
Learn more at aftertherainofswfl.org.
Children’s Advocacy Center !
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida provides a safe and supportive space for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Their dedicated team offers counseling, advocacy, and prevention programs that help young survivors heal and find hope.
Zonta Fort Myers was honored to welcome Executive Director Alicia Shannon as a guest speaker at our meeting, where she shared powerful insights about the center’s vital work and the ongoing need for community involvement. Through our grant and continued partnership, we’re proud to stand alongside the Children’s Advocacy Center in protecting and empowering our community’s most vulnerable children.
Learn more: https://www.cac-swfl.org/
2024 Grant Recipients
Our Mother's Home
Our Mother's Home is an incredible organization that provides a safe and nurturing environment for young mothers and their children. They focus on education, life skills, and personal growth to help these young families achieve self-sufficiency and independence.
This donation will go a long way in supporting their mission and making a positive impact in our community.
Visit their website at: https://ourmothershome.org/
FCGU GEMS Program
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Zonta Club of Fort Myers Donates $2,000 to Empower Girls in STEM Through the FGCU GEMS Program
The Zonta Club of Fort Myers has generously awarded $2,000 to support the Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. This hands-on initiative promotes STEM education among regional middle school students, particularly focusing on Title 1 and marginalized groups. Hosted at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) on four Saturdays during the school year, the program engages 100 students per session in STEM activities led by faculty and supported by undergraduate teaching assistants. Annually, GEMS serves 400 girls and 60 young women, fostering early interest in STEM fields to boost their confidence and future career prospects. Additionally, teachers benefit from the program by receiving valuable lesson plans to use in their classrooms.
Thrive
Thrive in Cape Coral, an organization that treats every individual as unique and valuable. Thrive's mission is to provide a safe haven where heart transformation leads to life transformation. They support pregnant women and single mothers by addressing their physical needs and offering education, job training, and personal growth opportunities.
We are proud to support Thrive's incredible work!
Visit their website: https://thriveswfl.org/
After the Rain
After the Rain was the recipient of a $2,000 donation towards their Structured Living Program. After the Rain is an organization dedicated to helping women in recovery reintegrate into the community and achieve self-sufficiency. Their Structured Living Program provides a supportive, structured environment where women can focus on their recovery, develop life skills, and work towards independent living. The program includes various services such as transportation, housing maintenance, utilities, household supplies, counseling, and workshops. After the Rain aims to empower women by providing the necessary resources and support to help them rebuild their lives, achieve self-sufficiency, and reunite with their families.
Visit their website: https://aftertherainofswfl.org/