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.
Family would love blankets
Mrs. Nori takes care of her handicapped daughter Helen who also has many medical problems which requires monthly doctor visits. They live on Mrs. Nori’s Social Security checks which are used to pay for food, rent, and medical visits and medication for her daughter. After paying for all their monthly expenses, they literally have nothing left for anything special for them. They would love to have new sheets and blankets to keep them warm. (H1)
Earrings would bring a smile
Aunty Kaua‘i lives alone, physically disabled from a recent stroke and depends on her neighbors to help her with her daily tasks. She is on a very limited income and her medical bills have placed a heavy burden on her. Her children are busy with their own lives and very seldom come to visit her or offered to help her with finances. This has made her very depressed and withdrawn. A pair of new earrings or a new robe would help to bring a smile to her face. (H2)
Clothes would be nice
Mrs. Shoyu is frail, very forgetful, and confused. He and his wife live in a very humble home as they have very little resources, and receive a very limited monthly income with the majority of their income going towards medications. They don’t have any children to help them financially and rely on friends to bring them extra food or clothes as they have not purchased anything brand new for years. They would love to receive new clothes for the holidays. (H3)
New handbag would be great
Mrs. West moved into a care home and is very depressed and lonely. She misses her family, but understands that she needs more care than they can provide at this time due to her present medical problems. Her monthly income goes directly to the care home which leaves her very little for herself. She would love to receive a new handbag or new blouse and slacks. (H4)
Shoes would go a long way
Living in a care home has been a big adjustment for Mrs. Oaks and is still recovering from her recent stroke. She is unable to walk and has a difficult time with speaking. Her family is not supportive and never goes to visit her which depresses her even more. Her income is very limited due to her care home placement which leaves her barely anything to spend on herself. She loves handbags and could use new covered shoes and a new robe. (H5)
