#aloha initiative

Maui’s Regan Recognized by Japanese Counsel General

Maui Managing Director, Keith Regan is the recipient of the Counsul General’s Certificate of Commendation for his role in the Aloha Initiative campaign.

Maui Student Launches Aloha Initiative Scholarship Program

Mariel Jacinto will help to coordinate the scholarship program as part of her senior project at King Kekaulike High School.

Maui Tree Planting Ceremony to Honor Tsunami Survivors

The event, organized by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Japanese garden at Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley.

First Hawaiian Bank Reports Solid Half, Flat Quarter

Today, Don Horner, First Hawaiian Bank chairman and chief executive officer, reported that net income for the first half 2011 was $107.1 million, up a modest 1% over the first half of 2010.

First Hawaiian Bank Extends Aloha Initiative Donation Deadline

With the second group of Japanese survivors of the March 11 Japan earthquake/tsunami due to arrive today, First Hawaii Bank is extending its donation collection period for the Aloha Initiative to July 30.

Second Wave of Japan Survivors to Arrive on Maui

Twenty eight Japanese students and chaperones will spend 19 days on Maui for respite care following the devastation of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan Survivors Discuss Recovery From March Disaster

Three survivors of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan will discuss their experiences with the public on Maui.

Island Honda Aids Japan Guests By Donating Phones

A Maui company donated 50 prepaid cell phones and phone cards toward The Aloha Initiative Campaign, as the first beneficiaries of the program landed in Hawaii this weekend.

Aloha Initiative Launches Clothing Drive for Arriving Families

Organizers of the Aloha Initiative today launched a clothing drive for families arriving in Hawai’i from Japan.

Hawaiian Providing Air Support for “Aloha Initiative”

Hawaiian Airlines is contributing free interisland flights, and discounted fares in support of the Aloha Initiative, a program launched and organized on Maui.

Japan Families Begin Arriving in July for Maui Respite

A total of $115,000 has been raised for the Maui based Aloha Initiative, in which Maui families will host Japan citizens displaced by the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

Maui Wears Jeans for Japan, May 13 2011

The proclamation, made by Mayor Arakawa, was borrowed from a successful fundraiser held at the Maui Carden Academy.

Aloha Initiative: Maui Launches Host Program for Displaced Japan Families

The organized homestay program would provide respite to families from Japan for predetermined periods of time.