The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai are teaming up this year, and asking the community to help make the holidays happier for less-fortunate residents through the Zonta/The Garden Island Christmas Fund. From now through Christmas Eve,
The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai are teaming up this year, and asking the community to help make the holidays happier for less-fortunate residents through the Zonta/The Garden Island Christmas Fund.
From now through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, The Garden Island will share stories of families who could use a little holiday cheer along with an appeal for monetary donations of any size. The names have been changed to protect their privacy. Funds raised will be distributed to needy families by Zonta Club members, who purchase gift certificates at appropriate businesses to help make these simple wishes come true.
Because of logistical limitations, only monetary donations can be accepted. Gift certificates and used or new items, while appreciated, should not be submitted.
One-year-old Alice needed surgery
One-year-old Alice just returned from a major surgery performed on O‘ahu. Her entire family traveled with her and stayed by her side throughout the surgery and recovery. Alice responded well to the surgery and things have been going well although it continues to be a day-to-day struggle for Alice.
Also, her family is trying to recover from the costs of the surgery and travel.
Alice and her family would experience much joy if they received some financial assistance to help with Alice’s expensive medical bills.
Mother and daughter struggling this holiday
Lacey is the single mother of 13-year-old Karen. She works hard to support her small family and receives no aid from agencies or additional financial help.
Each day is a struggle to pay the bills and keep the household going. Mother and daughter would much appreciate a nice family meal and financial help this Christmas.
Ed is homeless
with no family
Ed just turned 63 this October. Ed has been homeless for over 10 years. Soon he will start receiving his Social Security.
Ed prefers this lifestyle and is happy to be alive.
Yet Ed has no family and would really enjoy receiving a present for Christmas from someone who cares about him.
A nice jacket and some food would make excellent presents this year.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e HI 96766-6032. For more information, contact Dimples Kano at 822-9882.
