The Garden Island and the Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming with the community to make the holidays a little happier for those in need. Every year, the community is asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas
The Garden Island and the Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming with the community to make the holidays a little happier for those in need.
Every year, the community is asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund. With the help of community agencies, Zonta Club members identify families who won’t have a merry Christmas without help. Every day from now until Christmas, The Garden Island will publish stories about people who could use some assistance. The names have been changed to protect their privacy, but the stories are all actual case histories of people living on Kaua’i.
Checks and money orders may be sent to Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, c/o The Garden Island, P.O. Box 231, Lihu’e, HI 96766. Donations may also be dropped off at The Garden Island office at 3137 Kuhio Hwy. in Lihu’e during office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Because of space limitations, people are asked to refrain from bringing in used goods. Monetary donations are preferred.
Additional information is available from Rita De Silva at The Garden Island at 245-3681 (ext. 241).
Modest needs
Kuuipo, a single parent of three children – Anela, 14, Kealoha, 8, and Koolau, who is 2 months old – is working part-time trying to make ends meet.
Her family hasn’t enjoyed a Christmas for two years. Her daughter, 14, needs clothes (size 7), shoes (sizes 6 or 7) and a volleyball. The 8-year-old son would like any musical instrument, even a used one. The baby needs clothes (the bigger the better) and a walker.
