LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
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.
The following are some of stories we would like to share with our readers.
• Amy is an elderly disabled female with chronic health issues. Due to her chronic health issues, Amy is unable to seek employment. She is in need of bath towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, cleaning supplies and household gift cards.
• Hayden is a single mom of three who has her cousin also living with her. She is the main breadwinner of her household. Her three children are 13, 8, and 6 years old. The 13-year-old would appreciate any outdoor activity sets, the 8-year-old would appreciate art supplies and the 6-year-old would appreciate Play-Doh. Hayden would also like to have gift cards to help purchase food for her household.
• Titan is an elderly gentleman with limited income, who has a part-time job to make ends meet. Titan would appreciate gift cards for household items and laundry supplies.
