Originally published by American Savings Bank – Check out the full news release here.

American Savings Bank (ASB) announced the results of its 2025 Kahiau Giving Campaign, contributing more than $277,000 to four local nonprofits. This year, 94% of teammates participated in the annual employee-led initiative, a 2% increase from the prior year. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Kahiau program has generated more than $4 million in total donations.

“Kahiau means ‘to give from the heart without expecting anything in return’ and reflects who we are at American Savings Bank,” said Ann Teranishi, president and CEO at American Savings Bank. “For 100 years, we’ve believed in helping Hawaii thrive by investing in our people and communities. This campaign is a reminder that when we come together with generosity and purpose, we can create lasting change. I’m grateful to our teammates for giving from the heart and continuing to bring real impact to Hawaii.”

2025 Kahiau Campaign Highlights

• 94% teammate participation – 2% increase from prior year
• $175,221 pledged by teammates
• $277,000 total donated with a match from the ASB Charitable Foundation
• More than $4 million donated since program launch

This year’s campaign carried special significance as part of ASB’s centennial celebration. ASB collaborated with Aloha Revolution to design a limited-edition 100 Years of Aloha shirt gifted to all teammates who contributed to the campaign. Ed Sugimoto, owner of Aloha Revolution and an ASB customer for more than 40 years, collaborated on the initiative as a tribute to ASB’s legacy of community giving.

100% of the donations will benefit Partners in Development Foundation’s families and communities through free programs like Nā Pono, Ka Paʻalana, and Project Pilina.

It’s the Keola Klaus’ Virtual Toy Drive together with Raising Cane’s who wish you “One Love” this holiday season!

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The funds raised from the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program will be used to support graduating East Hawaiʻi high school students in foster care to purchase prom attire including hair and makeup, as well as caps and gowns. Remaining funds will also be used to purchase meal gift cards for foster homes to host a welcome dinner for newly placed youth.

“Many teenagers in foster care live in a youth shelter while attending high school,” said Alana Power, Project Pilina project director. “It can be difficult to find foster homes for older children. So, walking at graduation or having the chance to dress up for a fun night out with friends at prom is a huge deal, and we want to support that.”

On any given day in Hawaiʻi there are over 1,250 keiki in foster care, of which over 300 are 13-17 years old. Project Pilina recruits and guides resource caregiver (foster parent) applicants through the initial steps of the general licensing process to foster in Hawaiʻi. The program seeks to build relationships with island communities by raising awareness about foster care and connecting with resource caregiver applicants. 

“We are excited to announce we will be partnering with Project Pilina as our next ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ beneficiary,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “We value the exceptional work Project Pilina does to help our local Ohana. We look forward to offering continued support in the community through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program.” 

Participating Ohana Fuels are located in Kailua-Kona, Kawaihae, Hāwī, Kamuela, Honokaʻa, Laupāhoehoe, Hilo, and Keaʻau. Below is a full list of Ohana Fuels participating in the ‘Fuels Up. Do Good.’ program:

“The greatest part is that we get to do this together as an island simply by filling our gas tanks up at Ohana Fuels from October to December. It’s incredible and we are excited and grateful for this opportunity,” said Power. 

There are several ways to support Hawaiʻi’s keiki in foster care. Every month, Project Pilina hosts live virtual information sessions where participants have an opportunity to hear directly from resource caregivers (foster parents), experts in the field, and other voices in the community. For more information, go to pidf.org/projectpilina

With the love and support of our Hawaiʻi community, PIDF raised over $225,000, which directly strengthens the organization’s work to break the cycle of poverty and trauma with programs and services that create greater resiliency for many of Hawaiʻi’s families. Auction donors (and bidders), support hands, PIDF team, and generous supporters paralleled PIDF’s mission to inspire and equip Hawaiʻi’s ʻohana and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions. This 25th year anniversary celebration shed light on new connections and strengthened partnerships that have set the tone for this next quarter of  a century huakaʻi.

Ulu Hana first started in 2017 for PIDF’s 20th anniversary. The concept of “Ulu Hana” acknowledges, identifies, and celebrates the work, expansion, depth and degree of PIDF’s delivery of services. It also seeks, encourages, and promotes further growth in PIDF’s successful future. This year’s Ulu Hana was nothing short of humbling, as PIDF and the guests honored the foundation laid in the past while highlighting future ʻōiwi leaders. 

It started in 1997, when PIDF founders Jan Dill, Morris Takushi, and the late Gary Glenn were talking story about what they can do to address the gaps in resources and services available to Native Hawaiians. Nearly 25 years later, Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi’s leading nonprofit organizations serving the areas of multigenerational education, social services, and sustʻāinability. 

They carved a legacy for the PIDF we know today. And just like the day the organization started, the PIDF team is not afraid to step to the frontline to meet the ever-changing needs of Hawaiʻi’s communities.

The evening’s program was initiated by PIDF founder Jan Dill, who shared a pule that connected the ballroom with a blessing for the helpful hands in getting us where we are today, and shared hope for the next 25 years of. Accompanying Dill and his ʻohana were Morris Takushi and his guests. 

Esteemed Hawaiian musician Kuʻuipo Kumukahi led the night through mele while Hula dancers drifted to the stage to grace the audience. 

Monica Waiau took to the stage to share her full-circle experience with Partners in Development Foundation. She reminisced on her time as a staff member with Tūtū and Me and Ka Paʻalana. Later, she benefited as a participant with her preschool keiki. 

When PIDF President & CEO Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni stepped up, she honored the foundation built before her that has supported over 128,000 ʻohana members in Hawaiʻi. She shared: 

“E kaupē aku nō i ka hoe, a kō mai. Put forward the paddle and draw it back.

With your kōkua, we go on with the task that is started and carried through. It is with your support that we put forward the paddle and draw it back, advancing our waʻa to our common humanity and to the greater wellbeing of our lāhui.”

Social factors have a big impact on health and well-being. For instance, job instability can compromise a healthy lifestyle and lead to food and shelter issues. Homelessness further deteriorates one’s well-being, and chronic homelessness often leads to an early death.

Known locally and nationally as a high quality, affordable health care provider, Kaiser Permanente’s care extends beyond its hospital walls by investing in Hawai‘i organizations to address issues of housing and homelessness, food security, and economic opportunity. It believes that good health is a fundamental right and is focused on making a difference.

Ending Veteran Homelessness

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Staff Sergeant Sterling Beair had difficulties assimilating to everyday civilian life when he completed service and returned home. For 10 years, he worked as a U.S. Army combat medic in Iraq and other missions and was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Beair eventually found himself homeless for two years and then was incarcerated. That’s when he was connected to U.S.VETS, whose mission is to end veteran homelessness.

“He put his heart and soul into the program,” says Gregory Williams, executive director of U.S.VETS Barbers Point at Kalaeloa. “He got his associate, bachelor’s, got his master’s, started a career as a therapist, and then within the last year and a half was elected to the national board of directors for U.S.VETS.”

Not all veteran stories are as successful as Beair’s but U.S.VETS is there to support any veterans who gave of themselves to serve the country, should they need the help to regain their independence.

U.S.VETS’ ultimate goal is to keep veterans in permanent housing, and that requires a commitment from the veteran to do the work in addressing their personal challenges, whether that’s getting a better job, anger management issues, or substance abuse.

“I would say that no veteran that comes to us is without some kind of issue that they’re dealing with,” says Williams. “I wouldn’t necessarily say there’s a 100% correlation between those issues and the reason why they’re homeless, but for sure, those are definitely contributing factors.

“Kaiser Permanente generously awarded a grant for nursing support,” says Williams.

To support the health and wellness of homeless veterans, Kaiser Permanente awarded U.S.VETS a grant that staff s a full-time nurse at its facilities in Barbers Point and Wai‘anae. The nurse also visits Kama‘okū Kauhale village, a tiny-home community for homeless civilians and veterans that U.S.VETS operates in Kalaeloa.

The nurse provides health education and advice for minor medical issues that may include encouragement to visit a doctor or hospital. The hope in the future is to bring a doctor on full time or at least schedule visits once a month.

Like Beair, many of the veterans who live in Hawai‘i have some connection with the Islands and have probably served in Hawai‘i at some point in their career.

On O‘ahu, there were 3,951 people experiencing homelessness, and veterans make up 7% of the adults, according to Partners In Care’s March 10, 2022 Point In Time Count. Partners In Care performs the count annually to learn more about the homeless population and determines what solutions are needed.

“Most of our veterans who are experiencing homelessness are single, and a majority of them are also men,” says Laura Thielen, executive director of Partners In Care, a coalition of organizations dedicated to eliminating homelessness.

The 2022 report showed some positive news. Veteran homelessness decreased by 57% since 2015 and 44% since 2020. It’s believed to be due to increased efforts to house veterans through the “Mayor’s Challenge,” a national initiative Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell accepted in 2015, and the “Built for Zero” movement, started by national nonprofit Community Solutions.

Kaiser Permanente has actively participated in these efforts, as well as with local nonprofits such as U.S.VETS and Partners In Care.

“Many of them have trouble going through the VA [Veterans Affairs] system. It’s a complex system and there’s a lot of waiting, so that’s one of the big issues that we’ve seen is there may be services available to folks, but they have to wait a long time,” says Thielen. “That’s where the landlord engagement program and other programs we run really helps them.”

Partners In Care’s landlord engagement program finds landlords on the island who are willing to rent units to homeless individuals. In its three years, the program has assisted over 1,000 individuals get into housing.

Kaiser Permanente funds a landlord engagement program specialist specifically for veterans. Seanya Nakapalau, who’s been working in the human services field for 12 years, has worked in the position for a year. Last month, she assisted six veterans, including one family.

Her work entails screening veterans, finding housing, doing home tours, and working on relationships with landlords. The stigma of her homeless veterans sometimes makes it more difficult to house them, so she’s always searching for new landlords who are willing to work with them or decide to have a change of heart.

“Our job takes a lot of advocating and sometimes it can be more difficult to match a specific situation to a landlord,” says Nakapalau. She says the program offers incentives for landlords and points out that veterans have a consistent source of military benefits that can help pay rent. The specialist is there to help with any concerns, too.

“Some of the stories that my veterans share of how they got to this situation is very disheartening,” says Nakapalau. “I do think that some of them have a harder time getting housed because of all the trauma that they faced.”

When there is a suitable match for a veteran, though, she finds joy in the program’s success. “Going through the process with them, getting to know them and their stories, and then actually housing them is an amazing feeling,” Nakapalau says.

Turning Children’s Lives Around

“They weren’t born bad,” says Deborah Spencer- Chun, president and CEO of Adult Friends for Youth. “Circumstances happened to them along the way and so our work is to peel the layers and get to the core of who they really are. They’re really loving and really good kids and very respectful actually.”

Youth exposed to situations beyond their control, such as domestic violence, homelessness, and financial challenges, have a higher probability of dropping out of school or not continuing on to college. Offering support and guidance, Hawai‘i nonprofits, like Adults Friends for Youth, are there to help turn things around.

Creating Positive Pathways

With a mission to stop violence and create a peaceful community, Adult Friends for Youth serves 600 kids who voluntarily joined its programs on O‘ahu.

“Many of our kids are already engaged in some type of destructive behavior,” says Spencer-Chun. “A lot of them think we’re the police or someone they’re not sure about because they’ve had so many people in their lives, but we’re consistent. We keep coming back.”

The nonprofit has a 32-week curriculum over four years that’s tailored to each child’s needs, including healing from trauma, coping skills, and communication. It also discusses life after high school with the youth and helps them create a path forward, whether that’s in college, vocational school or the military.

“We’ve been real fortunate because a private foundation such as Kaiser Permanente has really stepped up, especially during the pandemic,” says Spencer-Chun.

Kaiser Permanente supports Adult Friends for Youth through a grant it provides for redirectional therapy. Half, or 300, of its kids take part in this form of group counseling.

“As long as they can redirect the negative behavior they have built along the way, if that can change, then the sky’s the limit for them,” says Spencer-Chun. “Success is not measured by money but by how happy they are, how much better they’re feeling about their lives now and how they’re trying to strive to do better.”

Another organization supporting youth in communities, Partners in Development Foundation helps foster kids by training local families and relatives who can take them in; runs a safe house for adjudicated boys; and cares for the 5-acre Kupa ‘Aina Farm on the grounds of the Hawai‘i Youth Correctional Facility, which has been renamed to the Kawailoa Youth & Family Wellness Center.

As part of a program, Kupa ‘Aina Farm programming offers minors from the correctional facility, as well as other youth, the opportunity to work on the farm, learn about food nutrition, and enjoy being in the outdoor space.

“All of our staff are trauma-informed and they support the youth by mentoring them and helping to grow positive behaviors,” says Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, president and CEO of Partners in Development Foundation. It also provides youth an opportunity to develop career skills by working on the farm.

“It provides a little bit of cushion where they can practice a bit before they go out and get that regular job,” says Kana‘iaupuni. “We’re able to support youth to become engaged as positive community contributors by supporting their workforce readiness and skills development.”

More Support to Lean On

Coming from financially challenging situations, children’s basic needs are addressed at the Boys & Girls Club, such as providing food or offering a safe space to decompress, so the kids can turn their focus on the future and having a successful life.

“Eighty-two percent of our children come from what are designated as low to very-low income families. We always try to have a healthy snack or preferably a hot meal when they arrive after school,” says Paddy Kauhane, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i, which covers O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. Teens make up almost half of its members at 45%.

“One of the reasons we do that is kids who are hungry don’t learn as well. Kids who have full tummies are able to focus and concentrate better. For some of our kids, the last meal they have of the day is often in our clubs.”

Kaiser Permanente has been a supporter of its healthy living and athletics programs in the past, but in 2020, it started funding the club’s What’s Next program, too. The new program is for kids specifically who have higher needs and less resources than others.

“We bring them in, we start them at grade nine, and they go all the way through, in the same pod until they graduate high school,” says Kauhane. “Through those years, from nine to 12, we start to really intensely work on social and emotional learning, workforce development, career clusters, and applications for scholarships.”

The program has also taken the kids, some of whom have never left Hawai‘i, to the mainland to visit colleges. Following high school graduation, the club keeps track of the kids who have gone on to college or trade school, and helps them return home to visit families during breaks.

“The beautiful thing that’s happening now is these kids are attending college, and when they do come home, they’re actually working for the clubs now as interns during their summer breaks. So they get to earn money and still reconnect, and they also become adult mentors,” says Kauhane.

Similarly, the Boys & Girls Club on Maui has three major core program areas, including academic enrichment, character and leadership and healthy living. One of its goals is to focus on inclusion so as to increase teen engagement in programs and give opportunities for them to be a part of planning for activities and events, such as its annual Teen Expo, so they have a voice.

“Over the years, Kaiser Permanente has worked with us, supported our programs, our events, and in the past supported our big chef event which promotes culinary career explorations working with our little chefs and big chefs of Hawai‘i,” says Kelly Maluo-Pearson, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Maui.

Cultivating Teen Leaders

Kaiser Permanente awarded a grant to Boys & Girls Club of Maui to support its leaders in training program, which gives teens healthy activities to engage in with topics of how to be leaders, social emotional learning, tobacco and vaping prevention and awareness, and healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol.

“The leadership development is very important because what we’re trying to do is make sure that they really do understand and feel confident that they can do whatever they desire to do in life after they leave our clubs,” says Maluo-Pearson.

At the club, teens create resumes, do mock interviews, participate in club service and service outside the community, understand financial literacy, and explore different career pathways. This is also the first year the club will be sending a group of teens to the national Boys & Girls Club leadership development conference in California.

“We want them to be successful in their lives,” says TJ Daya, director of operations for the Lahaina Boys & Girls Club. “We want them to be happy in their lives and realize they can achieve anything they want if we provide them with the tools.”

Advocacy for Maui Businesses

Building wealth and creating jobs is integral to the physical and mental well-being of the community, and the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is focusing efforts on underserved populations.

The MEDB, whose mission is to inspire innovation in business, education and community in Maui County, received a grant from the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders funded by Kaiser Permanente. The grant has traditionally been used for the Latino community, but because its population is small in Hawai‘i compared to other states, the grant opportunity expanded to include all vulnerable populations, such as the Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and Micronesian populations.

“Kaiser Permanente wanted to make sure this kind of community asset development was happening in Hawai‘i,” says Leslie Wilkins, president and CEO of MEDB. “It really led us to focus on those underserved communities in our business outreach and development.”

The grants been used to work with community members and help businesses get fiscal infrastructure so they can continue to grow. MEDB also coaches on business reorganization and how to move into ecommerce.

“It’s so amazing how Kaiser Permanente doesn’t just invest in our physical and mental health, but they invest in the health of a community,” says Wilkins.

American Savings Bank’s (ASB) 2022 Kahiau Giving Campaign raised $362,043, which will allow local community organizations to continue providing critical resources and services to our community. A remarkable 93 percent of ASB teammates participated in the annual workplace giving program, which resulted in the largest Kahiau donation yet.

“Our Kahiau partners have continued to work hard throughout the pandemic to provide much-needed services to our community and we are honored to be able to support them,” said Ann Teranishi, president and CEO of ASB. “I am proud of our teammates’ continued commitment to give from the heart and bring real impact to our community.”

This year’s Kahiau campaign theme was “Here Comes the Sun,” which generated $212,043 in teammate donations. ASB contributed an additional $150,000. As the state continues to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic, ASB teammates remain committed to making dreams possible for customers and the community by bringing sunshine through their donations.

The word “Kahiau” in Hawaiian means “to give from the heart without expecting anything in return.” The Kahiau funds were donated to Child & Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu, Partners in Development Foundation and United Way chapters in Hawaiʻi: Aloha United Way, Friendly Isle United Fund, Hawaiʻi Island United Way, Kauaʻi United Way and Maui United Way.

“Working together with like-minded organizations like American Savings Bank helps bring important resources to our youth, community and economy,” said John Leong, CEO of Kupu. “ASB’s support allows us the opportunity to continue preparing future leaders and stewards with a heart for service to people and ʻāina for years to come.”

ASB supports initiatives that promote educational excellence and financial literacy, strengthen families and foster innovation and entrepreneurship through donations, sponsorships, grants, scholarships, internships and volunteerism. ASB supports its Kahiau Community Partners year-round through the bank’s Seeds of Service volunteer program and financial literacy workshops.

“We gratefully applaud the staff and leadership of American Savings Bank as a vital partner in helping us serve low-income, remote, rural families and communities,” said Dr. Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni, president and CEO of Partners in Development Foundation. “Through their support, we continue to provide cultural, trauma-informed educational programs and services across the state.”

Last year, ASB contributed more than $1.5 million to nearly 80 nonprofit organizations and donated more than 13,000 Seeds of Service volunteer hours with nearly 160 nonprofit organizations. In total, ASB has donated nearly 100,000 volunteer hours and millions of dollars to Hawaiʻi’s nonprofits and community organizations, including more than $2.6 million raised through the Kahiau Giving Campaign since 2011.

While the people and programs of PIDF have evolved throughout the years, one thing remains true: to inspire and equip families and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.

For the past 25 years, supporters like you have powered the mission of Partners in Development Foundation allowing our team to strengthen families across the state of Hawaiʻi. Through your generosity, we have transformed the lives of over 125,000 keiki and adults realizing a more sustainable future for our islands. We invite you to renew your commitment today!

“For me it’s a big blessing. It’s a big opportunity to learn and explore new things and to teach my son, and also be his first teacher. I learned a lot of life lessons and parenting lessons. There are not enough words to explain about the program. It’s great. It’s awesome. Thank you very much!” 

–Nati, a Ka Paʻalana parent

We are motivated by knowing that our communities will achieve greater vibrancy through the support and care we share with our ‘ohana. Our programs and staff equip families and communities for success by providing them with the foundational tools to meet life’s challenges–– welcoming our caregivers, keiki, and youth as they are without judgment.

“If a youth comes and they’re struggling, if they’re just having a really hard day, if they’re just having a mental health episode, we can just stop (our work). We can walk. We can talk. We can just hang out on the farm instead of needing to finish a task at hand.”

–Zachary Huang, Kupa ʻAina Director

We are reaching out to ask you to become a monthly donor of $25.00 in celebration of our 25th year serving Hawaiʻi. Your thoughtfulness in providing a monthly or one-time gift gives us faith that all communities in Hawaiʻi will continue to receive the free programming and vital support needed. Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by visiting www.pidf.org/donation or mailing in your contribution to 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, today!

By working together, each of us, from our friends and supporters, staff and families to the youngest of keiki holds kuleana in balancing the future wellbeing of Hawai‘i. We are an integral part of the restorative process to care for the people and places of our islands. 

Thank you in advance for your support. Your thoughtfulness gives us hope, and your generosity gives us the strength to continue our work for years to come.

JN is committed to PIDF’s Mission. For the month of February, the JN Group is accepting donations “For the Love” of early childhood education to support the multi-generational educational program, Tūtū and Me.

Show some love for Tūtū and Me today and support our Hawaiʻi youth with a great start.

Tūtū and Me is a traveling preschool developed to assist Native Hawaiian families with children ages birth to five years in underserved communities on the five major islands in Hawaii. The goal of Tūtū and Me is to meet the educational and emotional needs of families so that their children will enter school ready to learn and succeed.

You can help us reach our goal! The JN Group will donate a portion of their sales to PIDF for every pre-loved vehicle sold. Head over to JN and be part of a long-lasting impact in our community and get started here.

Mahalo to our supporters

Because of you, Keola along with Ali from Raising Cane’s were able to present a check for $17,250 to Partners in Development Foundation, a local non-profit organization that empowers families to navigate social challenges and to grow self-resiliency, vibrancy, and healthy, secure communities. Donations can still be collected here through the Christmas weekend.

Keola and 1027 Da Bomb are grateful to Raising Cane’s for matching $7,500 of your donations and for providing box combos to those who donated.  Together, we are proud to support Partners in Development Foundation who believe that nurturing family success will ignite their ability to serve others. Below are just a few of the programs that your donations will support and the list of all the generous donors.

Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana is a comprehensive family education program serving the Waimānalo community. By integrating progressive teaching methods with Native Hawaiian cultural values, Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana seeks to improve social, economic, and educational opportunities for families in the program. Click here to learn more about Nā Pono

Ka Paʻalana Family Education Program aims to increase the success and self-sufficiency of homeless and ALICE ® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families. In addition to its nationally accredited preschool site at Hope Shelter, Ka Pa’alana has numerous mobile and virtual preschool sites and outreach services on the Leeward Oʻahu coast and Hawaiʻi Island. Click here to learn more about Ka Paʻalana

Project Pilina recruits and guides resource caregiver (foster parent) applicants through the first steps of the general licensing process to foster in Hawaiʻi. There are approximately 1,500 children and youth in Hawaiʻi’s foster care system and nearly 50% are Native Hawaiian. Click here to learn more about becoming a resource caregiver

Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that inspires and equips families and communities for success and service, using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions. The goal is to help these communities overcome difficult challenges in ways that would make them, in turn, teachers and helpers of others in need. Since 1997, PIDF has served over 128,000 people in over 50 communities across the Hawaiian Islands. To learn more about all of PIDF’s programs serving Hawaiian families, visit pidf.org.

Mahalo to our donors:

Dianna Tamale-Bowman
Lani Bowman
Brent Wong
Jessica LaGassey-Simpson
Mara Mulrooney
Kelsey Conant
Mary Ellayn Ortal
Shyla Layugan
Jessica Tanaka
Danielle G
Lucienne (Annie) Zablan
Henry Alvarado
Andrew Lui-Kwan
Michele Burke
Elizabeth Kanady
Sandra Abdelahad
Keene Inafuku
Kristy Okuhara
Jennifer Okimoto
Di Aiu
Mahalo Tours – Charles and Rhonda
Brian Higuchi
Koji Collier
Jennifer Sasaki
Scott I
Lynn Nguyen
Lauren Imada
Koy Collier
Joshua Green
Laurene Young
Rosaly Mamuad
Joshua Mednick
Ruth Ryan on behalf of Kaitlynn McGuire age 9
Chris Rainone
Matthew Thoene
Christopher-Cj Martin
Joey Allagonez
Cindy Tom
Megan Small
Lisa Rodrigues
Jeri Arucan
Michael Santos
Ethel Sumibcay
Shelly Kaneko
Grant Sugawara
Julie Saldania
Catherine Ronco
Elizabeth Pasig
Meagan Oki
Brycen Ikeda
Benjamin Mamuad
Kaito Muranaka
Jaymee Nugal
Audria Stroup
JONATHAN CLEMENTS
Kelikiano Chaves
TONY G
Matthew Hallbauer
Driana Lagrimas
Lisa Kaneshiro
Marcia Yamada
Kaloke Canady
C J
Dana Brown
Wen Chiang
Jennifer Cook-Fujioka
Kelsey Thornberry
Ron Darton
Kathy Wamser
Jessica Johns
Spencer Hagerman
Michael Ramos aka “Uncle Olaf”!
Matthew Chang
Sandra Eligado
Phat Joe
Lisa Imai
Kaela Finstad
Ali Urbick
Carol Batangan-Rivera
Casey Shoda
Danielle G
William Makaneole
Celia Sasaki
Luat Tran
David Ing
Jacquelyn Sato
Jennifer Bower
Danielle Elefsrud
Caitlin Smith
Jordan Mckenzie
Amanda Jordan
CHERILYN EVANGELISTA
Rachel Gastelum
Dogtown Bakery
James Stobie
Pam K.
Rainbow Bridge gift shop
Jen & Cassidy Chang
D. Chang
Justine Stamen Arrillaga
Kyle Ortiz
Christalynn Ortiz
Leilani Bonifacio
Tracy Shoales
Carolyn Pacheco
Wendy King
Christine Loo
Dena Hamada
Jose Katipunan
Lili Ann Sora
Lance Rae
Amy Hill

100% of the donations will benefit Partners in Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that strengthens families and communities through free programs like Nā Pono, Ka Paʻalana, and Project Pilina.

It’s the Keola Klaus’ Virtual Toy Drive together with Raising Cane’s who wish you “One Love” this holiday season!

* Limit one Free Box Combo Card per person.

Here’s how it works:

• Go to any Foodland or Sack N Save store
• Make a donation of any amount up to $249 at checkout
• Give the cashier our organization code #78385
• Present your Maika’i card to the cashier when making your transaction.
• Review your receipt to confirm the donation amount and the name of our organization is correct.

We’ll receive all donations to Partners in Development Foundation plus our matching gift in October. How
great is that?

You can also donate your My Rewards certificate, equivalent to a $5 donation, to help increase
the matching gift for all participating organizations or purchase Give Aloha merchandise to help
too! Mahalo for your support to help Give Aloha to Partners in Development Foundation in September.

The keiki of the Partners in Development Foundation’s programs in underserved communities will receive supplies as they prepare for an in-person school year. If you missed Saturday’s event but want to donate, PID will keep this link open until Aug. 3: https://partners-in-development-foundation-d57d4d.networkforgood.com/projects/136121-back-to-school-drive.

A back to school drive at the WalMart in the Town Center of Mililani brought in hundreds of supplies – and dollars – for needy keiki. The nonprofit group Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) will give out the nearly 90 backpacks stuffed with school tools to preschool- and elementary-aged kids on Oahu and the Big Island. The fundraiser also netted $700 in cash.

By the 2 p.m. close, “We did manage to fill up the Chevy Traverse with donated school supplies, right up to the ceiling and overflowing,” says 94.7 KUMU-FM newscaster/ host Esme Infante, who emceed the event.

The two PIDF programs that will receive these supplies serve (ALICE) Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Communities. The Ka Pa’alana family education program serves the Leeward coast of O’ahu and Hawaii Island, and Na Pono No Na Ohana youth education program serves families in Waimanalo.

Cutter Chevrolet sponsored the event, which was organized by the radio station 94.7 KUMU, of Pacific Media Group. Event volunteer and Cutter Ford salesperson Lance Threefingers says, “We’re all a community in Hawaii. Everyone at Cutter, too. We have to come together and support everyone as much as we can.”

94.7 KUMU-FM provided the music. In addition to emceeing, Infante conducted prize giveaways from sponsors. If you missed Saturday’s event but want to donate, PID will keep this link open until Aug. 3: https://partners-in-development-foundation-d57d4d.networkforgood.com/projects/136121-back-to-school-drive.