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.
Educational toys for Zane
Zane is a 2-year-old little boy. His parents recently separated so they are sharing custody and care of Zane. His mom is trying to make a nice comfortable home for him but with the high cost of rent it makes it difficult to afford the extras. He does have a speech delay so he is receiving services from Ester Seals. It would make Zane and his mother very happy is she could purchase some educational toys and books for him. Case # ZE-1
Nice dinner would brighten Hailey’s holidays
Hailey’s dad left the family 6 months ago. This left mom with Hailey and her younger baby brother to care for without any financial resources. They are currently homeless. Mom has put name on the waitlist for housing but so far nothing has come up. They are keeping their fingers crossed that something will come up soon. In the meantime, it sure would make their Christmas brighter to have some food for a nice dinner and few books and toys to play with. Case # ZE-2
Carl could use some support
Carl is a 2-year-old boy who lives with his mom. His dad is not in his life so mom is trying to do it all for him which is tough at times. He has developmental delays so he is receiving services through Easter Seals. They would really appreciate any help that they can help to make their Christmas merrier. Case # ZE-3
Extra help would be appreciated
Kathy is a 2 year old little girl who lives with her parents and older brother. Kathy has special needs so she is receiving therapy services from Easter Seals. Kathy’s mom has to stay home to take care of him and an older brother who also has special needs. It gets tough living on dad’s paycheck but the family does the best that they can to make ends meet. They could really use some extra help during the holiday season to purchase some educational toys. That would make everyone’s Christmas special. Case # ZE-4
Allan would like new clothes
Allan is a 6 month old child with serious feeding difficulties. He will need surgery in the future. Mother stays at home to care for him while father works. Allan lives with his parents and one sibling in a small shared living situation. Allan receives therapy from Ester Seals HI on Kauai due to developmental delays and medical follow up off island. Due to financial circumstances parents have been unable to purchase diapers and new clothing for Allan and would very much like to provide these things for him. Case # ZE-5
