Riley is a 16-year-old girl who struggles with substance use and a curfew. She’s currently living in a halfway house with her family. Her family struggles with money. Although she enjoys the company of her peers, she doesn’t feel like she fits in.
Riley is a 16-year-old girl who struggles with substance use and a curfew. She’s currently living in a halfway house with her family. Her family struggles with money. Although she enjoys the company of her peers, she doesn’t feel like she fits in.
Shannon enjoys taking pictures, videos and singing. Photography could be a good outlet for her, and new clothes would give her more confidence.
Kapena moved a couple of months ago from the mainland. He hasn’t found a place to live and is staying at the local homeless shelter. Kapena has found full-time employment and has been seeking a room to rent. His laptop broke and he really needs something with which to look for housing online. Kapena would appreciate a small tablet this holiday season.
Jason is a young homeless man who has found a job but needs some help with appropriate work clothes and transportation. Let’s make this holiday special for Jason with some new clothes, toiletries, snacks and a bike.
The Garden Island shares daily stories through Christmas Eve about real people facing challenges and who would appreciate a little help through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.
Donations to the Christmas Fund are used by Zonta Club members to purchase local gift certificates that are in turn distributed via social service agencies to families in December.
Anyone who donates $50 or more is welcome to have their picture in TGI. Please swing by our Lihue office between 10 a.m.and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. If you know of any fundraiser for the Christmas Fund, let us know and we’ll spread the word.
Checks, payable to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihue, HI 96766. For more information, call 822-4517.
