Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.

The Christmas Fund is an avenue for everyone to provide that assistance. Donations are used by Zonta Club members to purchase gift certificates that are in turn distributed to families and individuals through social-service agencies.

The following are some stories we would like to share with our readers.

• Abby, Aaron, and family are new to secured housing. Coming from homelessness, living in their cars, camping at Lydgate beach, monies earned would pay bills and basic childcare needs. In 2025, they welcomed baby Aurora to the family. With limited income, rent, bills

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