The Zonta Club of Dallas, USA, is once again partnering with the Dallas Library at the Fretz Park Branch for all 16 days of their “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign. Members will engage with patrons, distribute Zonta merchandise, and share important facts and figures about domestic violence in the Metroplex, Texas, and the United States. Raising awareness is the first step toward elimination.

Patrons are invited to “Sign the Pledge” and add a “Foot” to the wall, where they can write a word or two of hope or encouragement regarding domestic violence. Both the club and the library aim to “fill the wall” with these messages. Additionally, a glass case displays spray-painted orange shoes of various kinds as part of the “Put Yourself in HER Shoes” installation, designed to catch the eye of passersby and spark interest and questions.

By the end of the 16 days, the club hopes to engage with more than 1,000 individuals. All club members will work multiple shifts throughout this period.