LIHU‘E — 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 Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund. From now through
LIHU‘E — 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 Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.
From now through Christmas Eve, 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. Checks made payable to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e, HI 96766. For more information, call Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano, chair of The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund Committee, 822-9882.
Kupuna take in family
Loke, 63, and John, 54, are of kupuna age and on a monthly, fixed income. They recently took in their son James, 35, and his fiancé, Jenny, 23, due to their financial issues. Any type of gift would greatly be appreciated. (A6)
Job loss hits
family hard
Lisa, 22, Kevin, 23, and Kai, 3, are a family of three. Lisa recently lost her job and her husband’s company is cutting hours also. He recently got injured on the job. Kai goes to preschool in which they must pay full price. The family moved in with Kevin’s family due to not being able to keep up with rent payments. A nice Christmas would be wonderful! (A4)
Rent hike is too much
Jane and John had to move in with John’s mom and stepdad because they couldn’t afford the increased rent their landlords was asking from them. Household items, beddings and clothing would help. Anything would be appreciated. Mahalo! (A5)
Single mom has
three boys
Shevaun, 42, is a single mother raising three boys: Brad, 21, Bo, 15, and Brandt, 11. They enjoy going to the beach and doing outdoor activities. Clothing, books, games and household appliances would greatly be appreciated. (A7)
