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 Nov. 23
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 Nov. 23 until today, The Garden Island shared 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.
Spread holiday cheer to 9-year-old
Adam is a 9-year-old boy who lives in a foster home on Kaua‘i. He has had many hardships in his life and hopes to find a forever family soon.
He loves the outdoors, playing with friends and learning. His family works hard to support his needs and keep him safe. Case # GZ/J.34
Bring a smile to 5-year-old boy
Hose is a 5-year-old boy who’s been in foster care since he was a baby. His biological family struggles with domestic violence and drug use and have lost rights to him.
Currently he is in a safe and loving foster home hoping to be adopted and to find his forever family.
He loves drawing, puzzles and attention. He is smart, funny and talkative. Case # GZ/J.35
Girl loves stuffed animals, games
Saphire is a bright 10-year-old girl whose family has been separated due to domestic violence and sexual assault.
She lives in a foster home now and misses her siblings and parents. She loves playing outside, stuffed animals and games. She is very smart and enjoys coming to therapy. Case # GZ/J.36
Girl would love dolls, art supplies
Nani is a 4-year-old little girl who lives with her parents who both have multiple jobs to maintain.
Nani has been sexually abused and was brave enough at age 3 and 4 to come to counseling to tell her story and learn how to keep herself safe, and understands what happened was not her fault.
She loves baby dolls and dress up and just recently began enjoying coloring and painting activities. Case # GZ/J.37
