The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai are 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 the Zonta Club of Kauai are 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.
Homeless family needs holiday cheer
Jerome and Jingle are camping with their four children on a friend’s property. The three oldest children go to school leaving the youngest home with Jingle during the day. Jerome spends his days doing any side jobs he can find to add to their welfare-supplemented income. Jingle also babysits their friend’s children in addition to taking care of the youngest each day. Jerome and Jingle could use some holiday help with clothing, toys, shoes, and camping supplies to keep their family going.
Books for Alma’s children
Alma is a single mother living in a rental unit with her three children. In the absence of her husband, she has taken on the financial responsibility of sole provider for her children. It’s not easy for her, and this Christmas she is having a difficult time meeting just the basic needs. Alma would like to have a special Christmas for the family by giving the children something to lift their spirits like books or games.
Hope is alone and needs food and clothing
Hope is camping on the beach this Christmas. She has a mental condition and feels that she is more free and safe when living by herself in a tent. Her fixed income provides little and she could really use food and clothes to make it through the holiday season.
• Checks should be written to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible, and should be mailed to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, c/o Dimples Kano, P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e HI 96766-6032. For more information, contact Dimples Kano at 822-9882.