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, 822-9882.
Young mom needs baby supplies
Lindsey, 17, is a young single mother who gave birth to her baby prematurely. She is currently living at home with her parents but has little or no support. Lindsey struggles financially. She is currently home-schooled by a visiting tutor. Lindsey is in need of baby supplies such as clothing, formula, blankets and a stroller. She also needs diapers. (G3)
Family could use basic supplies
Faith, 17, Hope, 15, and Charity, 14, are currently being raised by their single dad. They currently live in inadequate housing with no running water or electricity. These girls have four other siblings, three of which are disabled. The family is in need of food, clothing, school supplies, and gas money. Any and all help for these girls would be essential. (G4)
Proper bedding would help
Lucy, 16, Ethel, 15, Desi, 14, and Fred, 13, are a young family who is currently living in a studio apartment with their mother who is a single parent. There is a history of substance abuse in the household. The family struggles financially day to day. Clothing, food, school supplies and proper bedding is needed for this family. (G5)
