Pepper Potts is a 53-year-old female who is intellectually disabled with seizures and other health medical conditions. She resides with her family in Hanama‘ulu and has a personal assistance rehabilitation worker who works on her goals to increase her independence.
The request is for funding to purchase wipes and other medical supplies, as the family uses their out-of-pocket monies to purchase supplies monthly. Thank you for any assistance that you are able to support for Pepper and her family.
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names) facing challenges and who would appreciate a little help.
The Christmas Fund is an avenue for everyone to provide that assistance. Donations are used by Zonta Club members to purchase gift certificates that are in turn distributed to families and individuals through social-service agencies.
Each donation is accounted for and recorded. There are no administrative costs involved, and money goes directly to provide for those in need of Christmas presents and groceries.
If you hold a fundraiser for the Christmas Fund, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Anyone making a donation of $200 or more can have their picture published in TGI.
Donations may be made by way of the website, Zonta-Kaua‘i.org, or checks can be made payable to The Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation, P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
• Jarvis Edwin is a 27-year-old male who is intellectually disabled with autism and nutrition concerns. He lives in ‘Oma‘o with a live-in caregiver, who is his single mother.
Jarvis is very close to his family. He has a personal assistance worker who helps him on his goals to increase his independence. The request is any financial assistance to get dental work completed off-island.
• Micah is a male with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. Micah lives in a group home and requires additional assistance in his daily life budgeting, grocery shopping and attending appointments.
Micah, who likes watching sports, would appreciate help with food and clothing. Thank you for any assistance that you are able to support for Jarvis and his family.
