Editor’s note: The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are teaming up again 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
Editor’s note: The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are teaming up again 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.
Help for the holidays
Lisa is a single mother of 5 children. She recently got laid off and is living on a very small income. Her husband or boyfriend left the family 3 years ago pays no child support. The family cannot qualify for HUD or Food Stamps. Family barely able to get by. 1 child works to help with bills. Food would help also.
This Christmas Lisa (37) wants anything, Laura 17 & Lance 10 wants clothes and toiletries, Lei 8, Lanikai 5, Lehua 2 wants clothes and toys. (A1)
