Zonta Club of Corry

07/16/2026

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

The Zonta Club of the Corry Area held its annual presentation of checks to nonprofits recently in the Corry City Park.

Also, following lunch with the 21st Century Girls, the club members presented a check to Kara Dahl, program coordinator; and Matt Platz, executive director, of the Corry Hi-Ed for the 21st Century Girls program, a four-day summer program for girls in seventh and eighth grades with aptitudes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and business subject areas. The Zonta club is the only organization that provides financial sponsorship to the program.

The Zonta club created the In Memoriam donation to honor all past Zonta members, and it will be given to a worthy organization annually. It will be attributed in memory of a specific Zonta member if one has passed during that previous year. Otherwise, it is simply in memory of all previous Zonta members. This year, the club chose the Corry Historical Society in memory of Patsy Nichols, who was a founding member of the Zonta Club of the Corry Area in 1980 and who passed away on April 11 at the age of 88.

Also this year, the club donated $4,900 to local organizations, which includes an adult scholarship through the Corry Hi-Ed but does not include high school and college scholarships. The money is raised from the club’s annual car/cash raffle.

Checks were presented to the following organizations: Corry Hi-Ed Adult Scholarship, $1,000; Corry Public Library Children’s Program, $500; Love INC, $500; Safe Journey general fund, $500; Safe Journey Date Violence, $300; Hope Center Ministries, $500; Salvation Army Love in a Bag, $500; Corry Historical Society in memory of Patsy Nichols, $100; 21st Century Girls, $1,000.

“The Zonta Club of Corry is pleased to support these worthy and deserving organizations as they continue to make positive impacts within the community,” Zonta President Shirley Heitzenrater said.
The club also awards $1,000 scholarships to Corry High School seniors and/or college students each year.

Safe Journey The Salvation Army Corry, PA Corry Higher Education Council Corry Area Historical Society, Inc. Corry Area School District

07/16/2026

Providing funding to local non-profit organizations to aid women and girls is what we're most proud of. The funds come from our annual raffle held each year in December.

The Zonta Club of the Corry Area held its annual presentation of checks to nonprofits on Wednesday, June 24, in Corry City Park.

07/10/2026

Hey ladies! Do you have any old or slightly used bras taking up space in your drawers that you want to get rid of? The Zonta Club of Corry is collecting donations in boxes located at: The Hive with Peace Bee, Corry YMCA, 6 Little Monkeys, Snap Fitness, Hillside Boutique at the hospital, and the Buzz in Union City. All the bras will be distributed to local women and girls through I Support the Girls program in NW PA and will stay local.

We are also collecting Period Products - individually wrapped is best. Collecting until July 23.

Thank you so much for helping women and girls in need and preserving their dignity.

I Support the Girls
Zonta District 4
Zonta International

The Zonta Club of the Corry Area’s collection of new or gently used bras is continuing until July 23.

06/30/2026

Members of the Zonta Club of the Corry Area had lunch on Wednesday, June 24, with members of the 21st Century Girls program at the Smith Education Center, (Hi-Ed Council),

06/24/2026

Celebrating 5+ years of service to Zonta and building a better world for women and girls.

Members of the Zonta Club of the Corry Area who have been members of the club for five or more years were recognized during a meeting held May 28 at the Corry VFW.

In the front, from left, are Reva Lowry (35 years), Sandy Crowell (36 years) and Zonta Area 5 Director Rosie Papalia. In the back are Pat Miser (13 years), Bev Burton (10 years), Barb Diehl (17 years), Connie Cooper (18 years), Sandy Zeaman (19 years), Donna Wiley (27 years). Cooper and Wiley have served with other Zonta clubs. Missing from the photo are Maryann Mook (22 years) and Marie Zamiska (six years).

06/24/2026

New leadership for the coming year...
The Zonta Club of the Corry Area held installation of officers for 2026-27 during a ceremony recently at the VFW in Corry. Area 5 Director Rosie Papalia, of the Jamestown, N.Y., Zonta club, presided over the ceremony. Officers are, from left, Connie Cooper, co-treasurer; Vickie Stull, co-treasurer; Barb Chase, second vice president; Donna Wiley, secretary; Jessica Gardner, first vice president; Shirley Heitzenrater, president; and Papalia.

New directors include Marilyn Heimbrock and Pat Miser.

06/24/2026

Welcome Michele! We're so happy to have you join us!

The Zonta Club of the Corry Area inducted new member Michele Amoroso during a candlelight ceremony Thursday at the Corry VFW. Zonta Area 5 Director Rose Papalia presided over the ceremony. From left are Zonta President Connie Cooper, Amoroso and Papalia.

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Hundreds gathered at the Ambassador Banquet Center to discuss domestic violence prevention and awareness in Erie County, focusing on recognition of abuse and community support for victims.

05/08/2026

Purple One recently hosted its first domestic violence education conference, where the Gabby Petito Foundation shared their story to spread awareness. This initiative aims to combat the alarming st…