The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need. Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden
The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need.
Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund.
With the help of community agencies, Zonta Club members identify families who will not 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.
For more than 20 years, the community has come through with Kaua’i aloha, although some years, when times are tough for everyone, it hasn’t been easy. If donors could see the smiles on the faces of those they have helped — young and old — they would feel their contributions are well-spent.
Checks and money orders may be sent to Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Kapa’a HI 96746. Christmas-Fund organizers hope neighbors continue their traditional generosity, which has helped countless families have a merry Christmas for more than 20 years.
For more information, please call Dimples, 822-9882.
Help give Christi a happier holiday season
Christi is a three year old recently diagnosed with autism. Mom is home with her throughout the day, caring for her needs. The young family’s income is extremely limited. They desperately need financial assistance for food, rent, and other necessities for the holidays.
Family needs financial help
Bernard’s dad is visually impaired and unable to work. Mother is sole breadwinner. Bernard is a child with Down’s Syndrome. The family really could use financial assistance to get through the day and especially to make their holiday more pleasant.
Samson has big dreams for the future
Samson (22) has developmental disabilities. He lives with another sibling who also has a disability. Mother is the sole caregiver. Samson loves tractors and backhoes (actual machines) and has set a goal of having a landscaping business with a backhoe to start some day. Whether he achieves his dreams or not, this family could use any assistance they could get.
Tiny budget makes life hard for Lorraine
Lorraine recently moved from an individual living setting to a foster home. She has to live off $30 a month. She could use financial assistance for clothes, personal hygiene products, and other necessities.
Kyle needs help to live independently
Kyle is a young man with a mild mental retardation. He is at home with his parents now and will be moving into his own apartment very soon. He will be needing household goods and some small appliances such as a microwave, rice pot and a toaster to help him get started. Unfortunately, he is not able to acquire these needs on his own. Could you please assist him to be able to live independently?
