One of its many 16 Days of Activism initiatives, the Zonta Club of Dallas, USA, held a donation event on 6 December at the home of member Wanda Ferraro. Club members collected diapers in all sizes, hygiene items for women and self-care products such as lotions and hair care essentials. All donations will support the Care Closet at the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC).

The club welcomed Amy Jones, CEO of DARCC, who spoke about the center’s comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence. “At DARCC, we believe in the power of education, and our goal is to promote a culture of consent, respect and accountability within the community,” Jones said. She emphasized DARCC’s commitment to standing with survivors, challenging societal norms that perpetuate sexual violence and working toward a world free from such harm.

The Care Closet provides survivors with essential items that can be accessed at any time, offering a small but meaningful step toward restoring a sense of normalcy after a traumatic experience. The Zonta Club of Dallas has also committed to redesigning and improving the Care Closet to better serve DARCC clients, a service project scheduled for completion in January 2026.

The club expressed gratitude to all members who contributed to the donation drive and participated in the workshop and luncheon that followed.