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.
8 year old wishes for books, clip on earrings
Sally is an 8-year-old girl who loves her family of four siblings. They were all taken in by loving relatives to adopt after she and her siblings underwent severe emotional and extensive sexual abuse in foster care, after abandonment by their parents. She loves jewelry (clip on earrings and bracelets) and hula hoops and is struggling to catch up to her grade level in reading; therefore, would appreciate happy books! Case # GZ/J.7
Single mom wishes for keiki supplies
Mary is a single mom who has had to overcome obstacles in her home with her two children, Amy, 10, and Lucy, 3. Their finances have been limited due to their displacement from home, and everyday life due to domestic violence. They are in need of positive reinforcement. The children are in need of clothing, school supplies, coloring books and toys. Mary is in need of clothing, kitchenware, hair products, eyewear and house products. Case # GZ/J.8
Mom needs supplies for 3 year old
After leaving an abusive relationship, Joann and her 3-year-old daughter, Carly, are having a difficult time adjusting to life without dad. They are in need of toys and extras for the 3 year old. Case # GZ/J.9
Mom wishes for diapers, linens
Single mom, Tara, has three children. She is unemployed because of a disability and her recent pregnancy. She is in need of diapers, wipes, linens and kitchenware. Case # GZ/J.10
Single mom appreciates charity
Rebecca and her two children, Johnny, 3, and Katie, 2, have suffered through domestic violence in their home life. Rebecca has been in prison and has not had an income at all. She is now working to get her and her children’s life back on the right track. Johnny and Katie, who are full of energy, are in need of outdoor toys, books, diapers, clothes and shoes. Rebecca is in need of clothing, handbags, bath, shower and hair products and everyday necessities. Case # GZ/J.11
Spread holiday cheer to mother, son
Liz and her son, Billy, 7, have had their lives take a dramatic turn in the past few months due to domestic violence. Billy has seen many horrible things and is in need of positive reinforcement. He loves to fish and play football and could use supplies to help him with that. He could also use clothes, books and school supplies. Liz is in need of clothing, hair accessories and a blow dryer. Case # GZ/J.12
Keiki supplies would bring big smiles
Laura, a 22-year-old single mother to Charlie, 2, has had her life turned upside down due to domestic violence. Charlie loves to watch cartoons. Laura’s main goal is a healthy and stable life for both of them. Charlie is in need of diapers, clothing, toys, coloring books and building blocks. Laura is in need of clothes, house items, a hair straightener and a stroller for Charlie. Case # GZ/J.13
Single mom in need of household items
Rachel is a single mother whose income has been low due to not being able to work because of her pregnancy. She has one son, James, 3, and twins on the way. They have been through a tough situation and have been displaced from their home due to domestic violence. James, who is great at puzzles, is in need of puzzles, clothing, diapers and books. Rachel could use clothing, baby/newborn clothes and baby items for her unborn twins, kitchenware, bedding, towels and household items. Case # GZ/J.14
Young man wishes for clothing
David is a young man in 8th grade that was placed in foster care one year ago. Before that, he lived with either his mom or dad (who was verbally and physically abusive) in a variety of problematic situations including being homeless and living on the beach. David is not used to having anything new, like clothes that fit or age appropriate toys. He is very self-conscious about how he looks now that he is in 8th grade. His foster parents are providing a safe, structured and loving home for David but it would be wonderful for him to have a few new clothes to boost his self-esteem. Case # GZ/J.15
Daughter wishes for music, manicure kit
Hannah is from a large family with five brothers. They are split into three households. She lives with her mom, stepdad and her two youngest brothers. Hannah likes to listen to music on her iPod that was given to her. She also likes to create fingernail designs. Case # GZ/J.16
Lonely girl wishes for CDs, nail polish
Maile was recently sent to live with her father and his wife and child. She needed to change schools as well. She is quiet and spends much of her time alone. Music is her companion, as well as her computer. A gift of CDs would be appreciated or a collection of nail polishes for her “feel good” moments. Case # GZ/J.17
