The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai 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
The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai 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.
Gift certificate would brighten Katie’s holidays
Katie is an 11-month-old born with a medical condition requiring hospitalization and careful monitoring. Dad works when he can, enabling him to care for Katie and her sister who requires round-the-clock supervision. Grandpa, who died earlier this year, was a big part of Katie’s life, and Dad grieves for him. A gift certificate would also be welcome in this holiday season.
Toys and clothes would help these siblings
Siblings David, 7 months, and Mary, 22 months, were recently placed in foster care due to their mom’s substance abuse problem.
They both receive Early Intervention Services through Easter Seals due to their developmental delays. David and Mary need clothes and would also benefit greatly from educational toys.
Parents struggle to
help toddler
Tom is a 21/2 year old with multiple delays. His parents struggle to make ends meet, working multiple jobs and going to school to improve their quality of life. The parents are very receptive to the recommendations of the agency that is working with them and always follow through for the child’s welfare. A gift certificate from Kmart or Wal-Mart would be a welcome gift for this little family.
• 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 1120, Kapa‘a HI 96746.
For more information, contact Dimples Kano at 822-9882.