The Zonta Club of The Villages, USA, recently hosted its largest and most successful fundraising event of the year, a fashion show and luncheon that brought together nearly 280 attendees in support of programs benefiting women and girls.

During the event, participants enjoyed a variety of fundraising activities, including the auction of 55 gift baskets, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and other contributions that helped raise thousands of dollars.

Proceeds from the event will support several initiatives aligned with Zonta’s mission, including projects under the “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign, educational scholarships for women and girls and community partnerships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build, Shepherd’s Lighthouse and human trafficking prevention programs.