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
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 Kano, chair of The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund Committee, at 822-9882.
A snack would brighten Sadie’s day
Sadie is mentally retarded and living with her elderly mother. Although she’s comfortable with life, she’s often in need of personal hygiene items that she can’t always afford. She makes due with her limited resources and her mother takes good care of her. She needs a warm jacket and hygiene items such as a blow dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and deodorant. A few snacks and goodies would also brighten her days as she’s not always able to shop for extra goods. Case # ZF-19
A little cash for Makoa
Makoa is currently living with his retired father, but he is on a very strict budget as he’s unable to work because of his developmental disabilities. Most of his social security goes towards rent, food and necessities. He’s 37 and very easy going. The only thing he would like for the holidays is a warm jacket and new shoes. He’s quite happy with his father and is always happy when a little extra comes his way. Case # ZF-20
Dori would love
some goodies
Dori is a 57-year-old developmentally disabled woman. She lives with her brother and is still adjusting to her mothers passing almost two years ago. Her family tries to help but financially struggles. She really could use some snacks and goodies for the holidays’ as she’s not able to purchase very much extras. Case # ZF-21
Warm clothes
for Luana
Luana is a 43-year-old developmentally disabled woman. She lives on her own and struggles on a fixed income. She’s not able to get help from her mother as she’s also on a fixed retirement income. She recently lost a bit of weight as ashes exercising and trying to keep her diabetes under control. She truly could use a few warm outfits for the winter, as well as a warm jacket. Luana is always so grateful for any help that she may receive. Case # ZF-23
