The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need. Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden
The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need.
Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund.
With the help of community agencies, Zonta Club members identify families who will not have a merry Christmas without help. Every day from now until Christmas, The Garden Island will publish stories about people who could use some assistance. The names have been changed to protect their privacy, but the stories are all actual case histories of people living on Kaua’i.
For more than 20 years, the community has come through with Kaua’i aloha, although some years, when times are tough for everyone, it hasn’t been easy. If donors could see the smiles on the faces of those they have helped — young and old — they would feel their contributions are well-spent.
Checks and money orders may be sent to Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Kapa’a HI 96746. Christmas-Fund organizers hope neighbors continue their traditional generosity, which has helped countless families have a merry Christmas for more than 20 years.
For more information, please call Dimples, 822-9882.
Lynne’s family has many needs
Lynne is a 17-year-old student, a senior at a local high school. She lives in a rental unit with her parents and two sisters. Her father is unemployed due to a disability, and her mother is also currently unemployed. Lynne has both emotional difficulties and has been deemed developmentally disabled. Any assistance provided her would be helpful and appreciated.
Mike needs household items, clothing
Mike is a 43-year-old male who lives in low-income housing. He is living his dream of independent living with government support. Mike has no support or assistance from his siblings on the island. He is in dire need of household items and clothing.
Ford needs permanent place to stay
Ford is an 18-year-old male, a senior in high school. He is living in his own apartment with government support. He visits with his mother twice a month, but she does not provide him with financial support. He relies solely on Social Security benefits and food stamps that barely meet his needs. Ford is presently searching for a more permanent apartment, as his present abode is a temporary rental. Any assistance given to him would be very helpful.
Clothing, linens, personal items needed
Cindy lives with her 78-year-old grandmother, who has raised her since she was an infant. Cindy, 20, has Social Security benefits that are barely enough to meet her needs. She is in need of clothing, linens, and personal supplies. Her grandmother also cares for a 13-year-old grandson.
