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.
Teen needs school supplies, clothes
Beth is a young 15-year-old who has had issues with family life, drugs and alcohol. She has been in trouble with the law quite a bit, mostly because of rebellion. She is currently on probation and is finally realizing that this is not the life she wants. She has returned to school and is in need of school supplies and clothing. She would also like to look for a job and continue to strive for the goals she has set for herself. Case # GZ/F.2
School supplies would help teen
Mackenzie has had an eventful life. She has been through foster care, and has had to deal with a mom who is a user and alcoholic. As a teenager, Mackenzie started doing drugs and drinking. She dropped out of school in the 9th grade, has gotten into trouble, and is now on probation. Mackenzie has reached out for help but still continues to struggle. She is slowly starting to accept help from those who care about her and want to help her and as a result has turned to mentors who have encouraged her to get her GED which she is now pursuing. She is also working on getting her license. She is in need of school supplies and clothing. She could also use cell phone minutes for her phone. Case # GZ/F.3
Sneakers, school supplies for teen boy
Alexander is a vibrant 14-year-old young man. He has been shuffled between family members since he was a baby and now is in the care of his grandma.
His grandma has other youth in the home and really doesn’t have the quality time to spend with each and every one of the kids. However, as much as she tries, she is doing her best. Alexander has been in trouble with the law on numerous occasions and is now on probation. He would like to continue to go to school and is in need of school supplies and clothing. He would also love to have a new pair of sneakers so he can participate in sports. Case # GZ/F.4
Teen could use sneakers, supplies
Stephen is a 17-year-old young man who has been bounced around from home to home and is presently in placement in foster care. He is a smart and witty young man and loves both art and sports. He also loves to go fishing. Stephen is working hard to do well in school but is in need of school supplies as well as a pair of sneakers to play sports. He is hoping to go to college in the future and make something of himself. Case # GZ/F.5
Bedding and shoes for teen
Zoey is a young lady who has been in and out of the “system” for years. She has been placed in foster care and has finally found a family that she feels safe with. She now attends school and would eventually like to become a person who is there to help others. She is currently in need of bedding, school supplies, clothing and shoes. Case # HZ/F.6
Cell phone minutes would help teen
April is a young lady who has been in and out of trouble since she has been a young child. She has been shifted from family member to foster care and back to family, etc. She is now back with her family and realizes that being on probation requires a lot of rules to follow. She has recently started to complete her GED and is looking forward to getting her driver’s license. She has been able to get a part-time job and is working toward bettering herself and proving that she can do it. She is in need of cell phone minutes, clothes, shoes and bedding. Case # GZ/F.7
Bus pass, school supplies for teen
Chanel is an 18-year-old young lady who has been in and out of the juvenile justice system. She is currently striving to make her life right again. She is living with her mother and it has been difficult as her mother is a user and has also been in trouble with the law. Chanel is going to go back to school and would need school supplies as well as clothing. She also does not have her license and depends on the Kaua‘i Bus for transportation and could use a bus pass. Case # GZ/F.8
Woman could use supplies, bus pass
Susan is a bright 19-year-old young lady who struggles with day-to-day life. She has struggled through her younger years being in and out of foster care and in trouble with the law.
Although she has recently returned to school, she is in need of school supplies. She has been working toward buying a car and getting her license. In the meantime, she is using the Kaua‘i Bus system to get from home to school. A bus pass for her would be a great asset. Case # GZ/F.9
Teen could use new bedding and clothes
Michael is an only child of a mother who has a full-time job and a dad who lives far away. Michael’s mom is struggling with the affects of drug and alcohol. Michael tries his best to be the best he can be for his mom but it’s hard when she has very little time to spend with him. Michael enjoys sports and likes to hang out. They are currently in need of new bedding and some new clothes. Case # GZ/F.10
