LIHU‘E — The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are teaming up again this year and asking the community to help make the holidays happier for less-fortunate residents through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund. From now through
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are teaming up again this year and asking the community to help make the holidays happier for less-fortunate residents through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.
From now through Christmas Eve, 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. Checks made payable to Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihu‘e, HI 96766. For more information, call Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano, chair of The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund Committee, at 822-9882.
Family hopes for groceries, blankets, school supplies
Davidson, Raina and their daughters, Lina and Lila, are participants for a transitional housing program. Davidson lost his job earlier this year and has been looking for work. He dreams of giving his family a better life and a better future. Raina works part-time and she loves to volunteer at the school that Lina and Lila attends, especially when there is an assembly or special event. Recently, Lina was diagnosed with a life-changing disease. It has tested the family, but they are getting accustomed to changes in their lives, and they are stronger and more caring than ever. It would be a wonderful surprise if the family received some groceries for Christmas and blankets, and for their daughters to receive new clothes and school supplies. Case # GZ/H.38
Single mother wishes for groceries, gas
Eliza is a single mother of two young children and an infant. They live in a two bedroom rental and are participants of a transitional housing program. Eliza holds down a part-time job, attends college classes and has taken the financial responsibility to take care of her children by herself. Her monthly finances take care of their basic needs. Eliza would like to have a Merry Christmas for her family. Her two older kids could use new clothes, some books and games. Her youngest could use some assistance with the means to buy groceries for their Christmas dinner and assistance to purchase gas for their vehicle. Case # GZ/H.39
Charity would brighten this family’s holiday
Robert and Anne are a young couple with two young daughters. They are expecting another bundle of joy by year’s end. The family is participating in a transitional housing program and both parents are employed part-time. Finances are enough for basic needs only. The children could use some books, games and new clothes. Because the family does not have a car, bus passes for Robert and Anne would help them get to work. Some money to buy groceries for Christmas dinner would brighten their day. Case # GZ/H.40
Young family needs bus pass, baby supplies
Jacob and Allegra recently became proud parents to their first child, Jacoby. Jacob holds down two part-time jobs and Allegra is a homemaker. In a few months, Allegra is hoping to find work so she can help to pay for their rental and monthly expenses. As the family does not have a vehicle, they rely on public transportation and the gracious help of others. It would be great if they received bus passes to get them around town. Baby Jacoby could use a supply of diapers and new clothes. Allegra could use new clothes and a diaper bag. Jacob could use some new clothes and assistance with getting a hard copy of his birth certificate. Case # GZ/H.41
Surprise a young family with keiki supplies, bus passes
Ben is warehouse worker and Andrea is a homemaker and cares for their young son, George, and infant son, Edward. They live in a rental house and are participants of a transitional housing program. George gets excited quickly when he meets new people. He enjoys playing with his toys and is nearing two years of age. Edward was born this past summer. The family lives on a tight budget and manages to pay for all their basic needs. This Christmas, as a community, please help to make it wonderful by providing some new clothes and a toy for George, a supply of diapers and new clothes for Edward, bus passes for Ben and Andrea (beginning in January) and some groceries. Bring a joyful smile to this young and tight knit family on Christmas Day. Case # GZ/H.42
Couple would appreciate holiday meal
Sydney and Beatrice are a happy couple who are thankful to have a rental to call home. Beatrice works in the landscape industry and Sydney is receiving therapy for a shoulder injury. Both are looking to own a home in the future and are doing their best to pay off their debts and to save money for a down payment. Sydney and Beatrice could use some new clothes and blankets for the winter season. It would also be nice if they receive assistance with purchasing groceries for a nice Christmas dinner and assistance to purchase gasoline for their car. Case # GZ/H.43
Single mother needs help for presents, birth certificates
Jennifer is single mother. She lives in a rental house along with her two children, Lisa and Andrew. In the absence of her children’s father, she has taken financial responsibility to take care of them by herself. Jennifer is having a difficult year. Finances are tight and she has enough for basic needs. Jennifer would like to have a Merry Christmas for her family. The children would be blessed to receive some books, games and new clothes. It would really help Jennifer out if she had assistance to purchase gas for her car and assistance to purchase groceries to cook a special dinner on Christmas day. In addition, Jennifer needs help to obtain copies of her and her children’s birth certificates. She tries to budget for it but never has any money left after paying her monthly bills. Case # GZ/H.44
Help brighten this ‘ohana’s holidays
Kroy, like so many in the country, lost his job when the economy got worse. While he is grateful to be able to collect unemployment compensation he hopes to find work soon. Danette is receiving treatment for depression and anxiety disorder and is doing much better. Their son, Kyler, is an active youngster who loves to tell jokes and play games. It has been a difficult year for them but they have a better outlook on their future. To brighten their Christmas this year Kyler could use new clothes and a toy. Danette would like to get a bus pass to get her to her appointments and some new clothes. Kroy could use new clothes for his job interviews and assistance to purchase gasoline when they go out grocery shopping or to do errands. They could also use a couple of cushioned dining chairs for their dining table. Case # GZ/H.45
Woman hopes for dress, comforter
Luciana is a personable and caring person who enjoys making people smile. Due to a personal health crisis, she is unable to work and is under the care of her doctor. She shares a home with four other individuals and has a wonderful rapport with them. She is working to improve her health and to return back to work soon. Her main goal is to someday move into permanent housing. To brighten her Christmas, a new dress and a king comforter set would greatly be appreciated. In addition, some financial assistance to purchase gas would help to get her to her doctor’s appointments and to physical therapy. Case # GZ/H.46
College student would like some holiday cheer
Aaron is attending college and hopes to further his studies in social work at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He is an energetic and very efficient young man who goes out of his way to help others in need, especially those who were in the foster parent program. He is in a transitional housing program and shares a home with four other individuals. Some new clothes and some assistance to buy groceries will surely brighten his spirit for the holidays. Case # GZ/H.47