Albert is 76 years old and recently moved to Kaua’i with only a suitcase. He has been living with family and will be moving to an elderly housing complex. His only income is Social Security, and while he is looking
Albert is 76
years old and recently moved to Kaua’i with only a suitcase.
He has been
living with family and will be moving to an elderly housing complex. His only
income is Social Security, and while he is looking forward to having his own
place to live, money is limited and he has no household items to use when he
does move.
Albert would appreciate a gift certificate to purchase items
for his new apartment during this holiday season.
Fishing equipent,
footballs would make their day
Anna is a single parent of two young
boys. She holds down several jobs and still tries to stay involved in her
children’s lives.
David, 10, and John, 9, are athletic. Both of them
enjoy fishing, also. Fishing poles with reels, soccer balls and footballs of
their own would be a special treat this holiday season.
As for Anna,
although she expects nothing for herself, personal care services such as a hair
styling or manicure certificate would provide a little bit of pampering for a
hard-working mom.
Movies, food, clothing would help family
This small family is living on disability. Mom has untreated diabetes and
other physical problems. They have financial difficulty just surviving.
Bennie, 14, needs school clothes that don’t fit into the family’s budget.
He is large for his age. He has problems with peers because they often tease
and taunt him. He has difficulty making friends and is extremely
self-conscious.
This family eats poorly due to financial difficulty and
mom’s inability to cook. They afford themselves one movie a month for
entertainment. Some movie tickets, food and clothing would alleviate some of
the stresses of their restricted existence.
The Garden Island and
the Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try and
make the holidays a little happier for those in need through the Zonta/Garden
Island Christmas Fund. Every day from now until Christmas, The Garden Island
will publish stories about people who could use some assistance. The names have
been changed to protect their privacy but the stories are all actual case
histories of people living on Kaua’i.
Monies collected are used to fulfill
their wishes whenever possible. Checks and money orders may be sent to
Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, c/o The Garden Island, P.O. Box 231, Lihue
HI 96766 or dropped off at The Garden Island office at 3137 Kuhio Highway in
Lihu’e during office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Because of space
limitations, people are asked to refrain from bringing in used goods. Monetary
donations are preferred.
