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.

• Gerald is a quiet gentleman who works diligently and prefers to keep to himself. Despite his best efforts to save, he is only able to work a limited number of hours, which allows him to cover his rent but leaves little for other necessities. This season, Gerald wou

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