A sweater for Po‘o Mrs. Po’o is a 93-year-old widow doing her best to make ends meet with very little income. Mrs. Po’o worked hard her whole life in housekeeping for the hotels but has very little pension or social
A sweater for Po‘o
Mrs. Po’o is a 93-year-old widow doing her best to make ends meet with very little income. Mrs. Po’o worked hard her whole life in housekeeping for the hotels but has very little pension or social security to show for it. After paying rent, utilities and medical expenses she has next to no money left for extras. A nice warm sweater would be a great Christmas gift.
April needs support
April is a single mother of two children, expecting her third child in a few months. April has made some bad choices in her life which has lead to her being arrested and will be going to jail as a consequence. The father of these children is also incarcerated. April has realized how the choices she’s made will affect her children. She is trying very hard to turn her life around and has made huge changes already. But it’s not over yet. Her children could really use some educational toys, perhaps even bikes, to distract them when “mommy goes away.” David is 7 years old and is a very active boy. He would benefit from sports equipment like a basketball or soccer ball. Some new clothes would also help keep expenses down for his caregiver. Rachel is 3 years old and dreams of being a princess. She loves to dress up and play “pretend play.” She could also use some educational work books and art supplies to prepare her for preschool. Don’t forget baby No. 3 is on its way. The caregivers could use everything a baby needs: car seat, stroller, diapers, wipes, blankets, bottles.
A warm blanket for Sara
Sara is 65 years old and has multiple medical and emotional challenges that make each day a struggle. Depsite so many challenges and so little money, Sara is determined to remain independent for as long as possible. She normally doesn’t like to accept any help she doesn’t feel she’s earned but a new warm blanket would certainly be a special blessing for Sara this Christmas.
• Checks should be made payable to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation, P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e HI 96766. For more information, call Dimples Kano at 822-9882.
