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Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation

Last updated Jun 2026

About

The Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the local Zonta International club, established in 2000 to improve the legal, economic, educational, health, and professional status of women and children. Through fundraisers and grant-writing, it funds scholarships, the GRITT community-education program, anti-violence advocacy, and school-supply distribution in Coos County. People can apply for scholarships, donate, or get involved through the club's website.

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