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, at 822-9882.
Struggling family needs shoes, jacket for kids
These parents are struggling to make rent as the husband’s hours have been cut in half. The mom works full time but it’s not quite enough for all the bills. Their 10 year old has medical needs that stress the family budget. These parents would appreciate some help with getting shoes for their fast-growing boy and a jacket for their daughter. (ZD-1)
Single mom out of work and overwhelmed
A single mother of three is out of work, struggling with depression and feeling overwhelmed. She receives support from the Department of Human Services and family members. Monthly rent and utilities are a monthly struggle. A food basket or Christmas dinner would be wonderful. Clothes and shoes would be nice for growing children. (ZD-2)
Single father of 3 needs linens for children
Albert is a single father of three children: Ashley, age 17 (a senior at Kapa‘a High), Edward, age 14 (a freshman at Kapa‘a High) and Courtney, age 10 (attends Kapa‘a Elementary). The family rents a room in a three-bedroom house, sharing the kitchen and bathroom with other renters. Father works a full-time job and barely makes enough money to meet his family’s basic needs. The children would love to have their own bedding set, pillows, sheets and comforter, as well as dad. Bedding sets for three twin-size beds and one queen set, food, gift cards, toiletry items and clothing for all would be greatly appreciated. (ZD-3)
Desperate family with new baby on the way
Family is desperate and struggling to have basic needs met due to present situation. Father has been laid off and mother’s hours have been cut out. Parents want to make their children happy this Christmas season but because of tight budget, won’t have the extra money. Family would appreciate warm clothing for older children and food basket. They are expecting a new baby boy this Christmas. Diapers for newborns and car seat would be much appreciated. (ZD-4)
4-year-old who loves to play
Maile is a young single mother who is currently unemployed. Maile’s daughter, 4-year-old Keala, loves to play dress up and wrestle on the floor. Maile lives in an older home with no carpets. She would love a nice area carpet so her daughter could sit on the floor and play. (ZD-5)
