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.
Help man celebrate the holidays
Miles is personable and always has a smile on his face. He shares a home with four other individuals. He has a part-time job, but he has been searching to secure full-time employment that will provide him with health insurance and benefits. He has had a traumatic year, going through a divorce, learning to become financially responsible, and to provide financial support for his son, who is living with his mother. Receiving new clothes and some money for groceries would really brighten his Christmas this year. Case # GZ/H.48
Homeless veteran wishes for hot meals, bus pass, clothing
Carl is homeless and living under a bridge. He’s a veteran and has been homeless for over eight years. He really wants to get a roof over his head and is as proactive as he can be to change his situation. He is no longer comfortable being homeless due to his advancing age. Any donations of hot meals, a bus pass or clothing would help him feel the joy of the holiday season. Case # GZ/H.49
Help brighten a woman’s holiday
Carla is escaping a domestic violence situation and is currently living in a shelter. She is seeking affordable housing and trying to stay safe. She feels very alone right now and struggles with her health, mentally and physically. Any donations of hot meals, a bus pass or clothing would help her feel the holiday spirit. Case # GZ/H.50
Lift a woman’s spirits with a hot meal, clothing
Barbara is struggling to regain her life, get back to work, and not lose her housing. Due to some severe health problems, Barbara had to stop working and lost her health insurance. The treatments for her condition are very expensive and are deeply affecting her finances and ability to keep a roof over her head. Any donation of hot meals or clothing would help her feel the giving spirit of the holidays. Case # GZ/H.51
Single mother wishes for keiki items, meal
Christine is now facing life as a single mother to two daughters, Anna and Mary. Her husband has left indefinitely to the Mainland and she is working through many marital and family issues. She is working hard at two jobs trying to make enough money to support her children. Her daughters are 5 years old and the other is 1 year old. She is hopeful that her husband will return and the family can reconcile, but the situation is very uncertain right now. She is trying to find some stability in the meantime. Any donations of diapers, baby wipes, hot meals, holiday presents for her children or clothing would mean so much to her. It would help her provide a joyful holiday season for her girls. Case # GZ/H.52
Bus pass, meal would make woman’s day
Lisa has a complicated history and struggles greatly with her mental health. She has had many difficult situations in her life, which have not helped her get well. She now needs care and some comfort. She is trying to get into a stable living situation so she can focus on her health. She would appreciate hot meals, a bus pass or clothing. Any help provided would allow her to have a brighter holiday season. Case # GZ/H.53
