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‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
FHB employees and retirees raise $886,449 for charity through Kōkua Mai campaign
First Hawaiian Bank today announced that employees and retirees have made a major impact this holiday season by contributing a donation of $886,449 to 36 charities in Hawai‘i, Guam, and Saipan as part of its annual Kōkua Mai employee giving campaign.
32nd annual Turkey & Rice Giveaway brings community together on Lānaʻi
The 32nd annual Turkey & Rice Giveaway took place this past weekend in Lānaʻi City. Hosted by the Coon ‘Ohana of Trilogy Excursions, this tradition celebrates the season of gratitude, giving, and community connection.
Domestic Violence Action Center welcomes Leslee Matthews as its VP of Legal Services
The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to alleviating domestic abuse in Hawaiʻi, welcomes attorney and social worker Leslee Matthews of Maui, as its vice president of legal services.
Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus holds Easter Basket Drive
Hawaiʻi families in need will benefit from the bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus’ 25th Annual Easter Basket Drive at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
Women’s Legislative Caucus unveils 2024 bill package
The bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus led a panel discussion in collaboration with the YWCA of Oʻahu to present their 2024 legislative package. The document represents the group’s efforts to improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s women, children and families.
General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi raises $50,000 for Domestic Violence Action Center
Members of the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi have raised over $50,000 for the Domestic Violence Action Center, inspired by the association president, Steve Baginski’s, personal connection to the cause.
New executive director begins work at Maui’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers’ nonprofit Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sue R. Sadecki as the nonprofit’s new executive director. Today, the agency welcomed Sadecki on her first day at work and held a blessing ceremony at its Wailuku shelter.
Monique Ibarra resigns as director of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers on Maui
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers announced today that Executive Director Monique R. Ibarra has resigned to assume the position of chief executive officer of the Domestic Violence Action Center on Oahu. Ibarra will succeed Nanci Kreidman, DVAC CEO and co-founder, who announced her retirement, effective June 30.
Domestic Violence Action Center receives $10,000 donation from Nareit Hawaiʻi
Domestic Violence Action Center CEO Nanci Kreidman said housing can be an unwieldy challenge for many survivors of abuse.
Aloha United Way Women United Awards $65K in grants to three nonprofits
The Aloha United Way affinity group known as Women United awarded three grants to nonprofit agencies serving women and women-led families this fall.
Senate passes legislation to help domestic violence survivors cut ties with abusers
The US Senate unanimously passed the Safe Connections Act, bipartisan legislation that seeks to help survivors of domestic violence and other crimes cut ties with their abusers and separate from shared wireless service plans, which can be exploited to monitor, stalk, or control victims.
