Specifically, Quota clubs worked towards UN MDG Goals 1 and 3: to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, and to promote gender equality and empower women, respectively.

She became a member of the board of directors, president and general manager, and eventually helped lead two firms to multimillion-dollar status.

[6] Less than a month after the end of the First World War, the idea for an international women's service organization arose at a ladies Christmas party at the Kiwanis Club in Buffalo, New York in 1918.

The organization was founded by Wanda Frey Joiner and four other prominent female businesswomen from the Buffalo area: Florence M. Smith, Alice C. Sauers, Ora G. Cole, Jean Ware Redpath.

After Quota's initial charter and incorporation the organization began establishing local clubs in nearby states.

At the 1946 convention it was decided that Quota International would now emphasize service for the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, while continuing to support and empower women and children.

The group of founding women wanted to select a short and memorable name that reflected their values and goals for the club.

[10] This World Center was also supported by many famous women's rights activist, including: Inez Haynes Irwin, Florence E. Allen, Dorothy Thompson, Ida Tarbell, Mary R. Beard, and Rosika Schwimmer.

Despite Quota's efforts, the Women's Archives closed and dissolved in 1940 due to inadequate funding and internal disputes.

Quota International is a non-profit organization empowering women, children, the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and people with speech difficulties in local communities around the world.

Members continue to uphold this motto through community service, developing meaningful friendships, and promoting international understanding.

Every two years Quotarians come together for an international convention to share ideas and service projects, vote on changes to club leadership and organization, and build fellowship.

Each club can generate its own goals and service projects to help women, children, the deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech-impaired, and community members in need.

Quota Clubs around the world work together to perform service projects and develop programs in their communities based on these platforms.

[19] The We Share Foundation is a charitable organization established to support club service projects and programs in critical areas.

There are 21 Quota Club projects in six developing countries: Fiji, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

[21] Since its inception, Quota International has partnered with a number of organizations that help women, children, the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired.