Editor’s note: 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 Zonta/The Garden Island Christmas Fund. From now
Editor’s note: 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 Zonta/The Garden Island Christmas Fund. From now through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 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.
Household supplies needed
Family of four living in one-bedroom apartment could use help with household supplies (laundry soap, toilet paper, etc). Velma, 40, and Joey, 43, have had cutbacks at work so the two boys Andrew, 6, and Jonathan, 4, would like jeans and T-shirts to brighten the holidays.
Lack of transportation
Family is without transportation and needing to look for work as both parents have been without work for several months. Family of six is living in a tent at the back of a relative’s property. Mom, 27, is unable to get children to doctors or dentists appointments because there is no money for a bus pass. It would be extremely helpful to get a six-month bus pass for Mom and Dad, 28. Carlie, 11, Sonya, 6, John, 4, and Jack, 3.
Great-grandmother needs help
This great-grandmother is caring for her two grandchildren, John, 6, and Cheryl, 7. A pair of baseball shoes size 12 and girl’s soccer shoes size 12 would be a wonderful surprise. Movie passes to use over the holidays will make a great family outing.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e HI 96766-6032. For more information, contact Kano at 822-9882.
