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, 822-9882.
Homebound senior needs cheer
Ms. Trent is a 69-year-old senior who lives alone. Due to her acute asthma, she is confined to living in a controlled environment, which leaves her without socialization. Ms. Trent does not have friends or family to assist her and she must rely on Kupuna Care Transportation Services for medical appointments and shopping. Anything to help brighten this young senior’s holidays would be a welcomed surprise. (D5)
Anything would brighten caregiver’s holidays
Mr. Banner is a rather-young senior who has had to leave his employment to care for a friend with major medical problems. The stress of caregiving is beginning to take its toll on his health. Despite his grim financial situation, he has chosen to stay home and care for another person in desperate need. Any kind of help for this young senior would surely brighten his holidays. (D6)
He needs help with chores
Grant Morris is 76 years old and lives alone in an elderly-housing project. He lived an active life volunteering in AARP’s tax-preparation services for seniors. Due to a heart condition, Mr. Morris has become very frail, and doing his laundry and housekeeping has become very challenging for him. He cannot rely on his family for support and he’s very grateful to have neighbors to look in on him. (D7)