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.
Camp stove, tent would help man
Gerald recently became homeless after being evicted. He is working and saving his money to afford a new place. He has been camping and many of his belongings have been ruined due to the rain. He needs a new tent and a camp stove. He could also use a bus pass so he can get to work. Case # GZ/H.76
Toys, blankets for homeless family
Lisa and Joseph have three children. They both work but got behind in their bills and had to leave their home. They have been living in their car. They need school clothes and supplies for the children. Joseph could use a bus pass since they only have one car. Toys would be appreciated for the children. They also need blankets for the winter. Case # GZ/H.77
Homeless man hoping for bike
Keoni is a 20-year-old man. He became homeless when his family lost their house in August. He has been staying anywhere he can going from friend to friend and staying at the homeless shelter. He is looking for a job but hasn’t been successful. He needs clothes and a bus pass. He would like a bike so that he can look for work. Case # GZ/H.78
Help out newly homeless woman
Jennifer is a 54-year-old woman who has been homeless for one month. She needs a job. She is looking but so far hasn’t found one. She needs a bus pass and clothes. She also needs food. Any assistance would help brighten Jennifer’s holidays. Case # GZ/H.79
Blankets wanted for winter
Albert is a 47-year-old man who has been homeless since graduating from a treatment program. He has been living in his car. He receives a small amount of disability money but needs a job in order to secure housing. He could use blankets for the winter. He also needs clothing and help with food. Case # GZ/H.80
Woman needs bus pass, work clothes
Angie is a 26-year-old woman. She has been homeless for the last three months. She lost her job and was unable to stay in her old house. She just started a new full-time job and is saving money to get a place. She doesn’t have a car and could use a bus pass. She also needs clothes for work. Case # GZ/H.81
Abuse survivor needs assistance
Frances recently moved to Kaua‘i to escape an abusive relationship. She is 35 years old and is now homeless. She needs a job and she is looking. She needs clothes and a bus pass to help her in her job search. She needs a blanket and a tent. Any donation would help Francis feel some comfort and care over the holidays. Case # GZ/H.82
Couple could use winter bedding
Sylvia and Darin, ages 24 and 29, are living in his car. They gave custody of their children to her father so they would not be homeless. They could use winter clothes and bedding. They would also love to be able to give toys to their children this Christmas. Neither is employed but are both looking for work. Case # GZ/H.83
Supplies would help man injured on job
Carl is a 47-year-old man. He just lost his job after getting hurt. He lost his home on the same day. He is struggling to get back on his feet after losing so much. He uses a bike for transportation. However, he does need new camping supplies such as a camp stove, sleeping bag and cooking supplies. He also needs food to help make his holiday season brighter. Case # GZ/H.84