Job, transportation, Kindle are wishes

Verna recently moved here from the mainland and is currently homeless because she is finding it difficult to establish herself here. Verna is actively looking for employment and housing. Verna loves reading and would really appreciate a Kindle so that she can read while on the bus on the way to housing and employment opportunities.

Robert and Jessica are working multiple jobs to provide for their tight-knit family. They are living in transitional housing and searching for permanent housing. They are meeting the most basic of needs for their children, but could use some help with clothing, shoes and toys for their children ages 3,6, 8, 11 and 13, as well as for themselves.

Stefan is a homeless young man, estranged from his family and just trying to find his way in life. He is looking for work and some type of shared living arrangement. He is in need of clothing, shoes and a bike to get back and forth to work.

The Garden Island shares daily stories through Christmas Eve about real people (we don’t use their real names) facing challenges and who would appreciate a little help through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.

In the past two years, the fund has raised more than $50,000, and every dollar has gone toward bringing joy to those who otherwise would likely go without anything on Christmas.

Donations to the Christmas Fund are used by Zonta Club members to purchase local gift certificates that are in turn distributed via social service agencies to families in December.

Checks, payable to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihue, HI 96766. For further information, call Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano at 822-4517.