Makaha Community Center

Makaha Community Center serves 8,500 families island-wide, meeting critical needs of vulnerable populations. We provide furniture, appliances, clothing, housewares, school supplies, and toiletries year-round. We partner with the Department of Education to enhance student learning, and host large events serving thousands in a day, including our annual Thanksgiving event with Ko Olina and Christmas-4-Keiki, which has brought holiday joy to low-income children for years now.

DONATION NEEDS

PROGRAM NEEDS

Wishlist Sponsorship

Adopt a child for Christmas and provide gifts, preferably but not limited to their wish list. Please confirm your participation by November 20 and deliver the gifts to the agency by December 14. To be assigned a child, please register on our website, call (808) 429-9486 (Abbi), or email BeTheChange@MakahaCommunityCenter.org.

Food

We add food items into gift baskets for parents:

Ø  Snacks

Ø  Canned Foods

Ø  Boxed Foods

Ø  Spam

Ø  Rice

Baby and Toddler

Ø  Diapers (sizes newborn to 6)

Ø  Wipes

Children and Teen

Ø  Bluetooth Headphones

Ø  Beats Earbuds

Ø  Apple Airpods

Ø  Ages 12-18 Yrs Nike Socks (Any Size)

Ø  Silicone Bracelets

Ø  Temporary Tattoos

Ø  Gift Cards

Ø  Bikes (Any Size)

Ø  Toy Of Any Sort

Ø  Sports Equipment

Ø  Balls

Ø  Blankets

Ø  Variety Of Electronics (Remote Controller, Charging Stations, Game Consoles Or Various Games, VR Headsets, Ipads)

Ø  Phone Charger Blocks And Wires (Iphone Or Androids)

Ø  Stress Balls

Ø  Jersey Tops or Pro Club Shirts for Teen Boys

Ø  Portable Chargers

Ø  Musical Instruments (Especially Ukuleles Are Requested As Many Are Learning In School How To Play)

Ø  Crocs (Any Size)

Ø  Croc Jibbitz

Ø  Fake Eyelashes

Ø  Remote Control Cars

Ø  Drone Toys

Adult

Ø  Various Toiletries

Ø  Laundry Soap

Ø  Shampoo

Ø  Conditioners

Ø  Deodorant

Ø  Cleaning Supplies

Ø  Wipes

Ø  Scrubbers

Ø  Dish Soap

Ø  Socks

Ø  Perfumes

Ø  Men’s Body Wash

Ø  Men’s Body Spray/Cologne

Ø  Razors 

Other

Any Practical Thing For Vulnerable Populations, Especially Homeless Families Living In Shelters:

Ø  Battery Operated Fans

Ø  Portable Burners For Cooking

Ø  Microwaves

Ø  Dishes

Ø  Tarps

Ø  Tents

Ø  Wagons (For Their Littles Ones)

Gift Cards and Certificates

We are currently in need of gift cards for attendance incentives for our students attending schools in the Waianae district. Any amount is appreciated but most meals cost about $15+ at this time. Preferably cards where students will have access to:

Ø  Walmart Gift Cards

Ø  Target Gift Cards

Ø  Consolidated Theatre Gift Cards

Ø  Signature Theatre Gift Cards

Ø  Longs Gift Cards

Ø  7-Eleven Gift Cards

Ø  McDonald's Gift Cards

Ø  Taco Bell Gift Cards

Ø  Jack in the Box Gift Cards

Ø  Wendy's Gift Cards

Ø  KFC Gift Cards

Ø  Burger King Gift Cards

AGENCY NEEDS

Ø  Sponsorships

Ø  Gas Gift Cards

Ø  Restarant Gift Cards (For Volunteers)

Ø  HP 936 XL or HP 936 Ink

Ø  Electronic Pallet Jack or Regular Pallet Jack

Ø  New Forklift Tires

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  

Please contact Pastor Abbi Eli at (808) 429-9486 or email BeTheChange@MakahaCommunityCenter.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

November Opportunities

Ø  Thanksgiving Outreach - Nov. 22nd at Ko Olina with Makaha Community Center - 11 AM to 2:30 PM

Ø  Various opportunities to help with Christmas-4-Keiki program throughout the month of November.

December Opportunities

Ø  Various opportunities to help with Christmas-4-Keiki program throughout the month of December until Christmas day from calling families, to organizing wishlists, partnering children with sponsors, organizing, receiving and distributing gifts