The Garden Island newspaper and Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are again teaming up 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,
The Garden Island newspaper and Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are again teaming up 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. Gift certificates and used or new items, while appreciated, should not be submitted.
Life is a struggle for single mom and kids
A single mom and her family of three children are struggling to make ends meet and would appreciate warm blankets, and food for the holidays.
Five-year-old Scott just started kindergarten and is doing well. He could use a backpack for the New Year. Mom says she would like a basket of necessities like laundry soap, bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and dishwashing soap … things to keep clean.
Scott and his 2-year-old sister Jenny would also enjoy healthy snacks such as cereal, animal cookies, granola and fruits. She says her children love fruits but she cannot always afford to buy them.
Mom says baby Brandon is a fast-growing 6-month-old and could use diapers, some baby wipes and baby formula. She is a great mom who tries extra hard to care for her children as best she can. Mom looks forward to the day that they all go to school and she can return to work and maybe go back to school herself.
Little Tiffany needs clothes and blankets
Tiffany is 18 months old and so far life has not been easy for her. She and her mother are now homeless and clothes and warm blankets would really be appreciated. Mom is out of work and trying to get employed by Christmas. But she has no transportation and used to walk to work before becoming homeless.
She would really like a food basket filled with anything nonperishable. Bottled water would also be appreciated. Her daughter could use some new clothes (size 2T) and some learning toys, especially age-appropriate books that Mom can read to her. This homeless mom says she is determined to find a job, a home and childcare soon and she knows their lives won’t be like this forever.
Natural food and goodies are angels’ requests
This mom shares her life with three angels of her own.
Clare, 8, and Dana, 6, both suffer from severe autism. Baby Sue was born at the end of September. Organic and natural foods and goodies will keep the spirits of this special family brighter.
Being able to get a food gift basket or certificate would be quite special this holiday season.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation 501(c)3. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3996, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
For more information, contact Dimples Kano at 822-9882.
