Two men could use help over the holidays.
Noah has been struggling to make ends meet since the devastating flooding on Kauai in April.
First, floodwater surged through his home and damaged appliances and household goods. Without flood insurance and in between jobs, Noah has had to replace lost items and repair flood damages through help from local charities and friends and family
Just as Noah was beginning to get back on his feet, someone broke into his house and stole some of the replacement items.
It would brighten Noah’s holiday season to be able to purchase some new work clothes for himself and some gifts for those he loves.
Brian got divorced in 2017 and was awarded custody of their three young children. This transition has been difficult for the children. Brian works full time to make ends meet. Unfortunately, he experienced some car trouble which caused him to fall behind on his other bills. Their electricity was shut off once already.
It would brighten Brian’s and his children’s holidays to have some extra groceries, new clothes and a few small gifts.
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily stories about people (we don’t use their real names) facing challenges and who would appreciate a little help through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.
These are a few of the 400 families who filled out applications seeking assistance from The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund, which was established in the early 1980s.
In the past two years, the fund has raised more than $50,000, and every dollar has gone toward bringing joy to those who otherwise would likely go without anything on Christmas.
This program is headed up by Dimples Kano, 93, who has led it for nearly two decades and refuses to retire because she loves the happiness it brings to others.
That’s where you come in.
Donations to the Christmas Fund are used by Zonta Club members to purchase local gift certificates that are in turn distributed to families in December. Each donated dollar is accounted for and carefully recorded.There are no administrators collecting salaries.
If you hold a fundraiser for the Christmas Fund, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Anyone making a donation of $50 or more may have their picture presenting the check published in TGI.
Checks, payable to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihue, HI 96766. For further information, call Dimples Kano at 822-4517.
