About
About
Aloha,
Project Hawai'i, Inc., is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers and solely supported by public donations. Our agency provides a free summer educational camp for the homeless (unsheltered) children living in extreme poverty. Our camp is open to children from 3-7 and teens enrolled high school (as mentors). After this month long experience our keiki have developed social and life skills that will help them succeed in their future goals. Children have gained self-esteem and a new understanding of the wonders of our island.
NOW it is back to school time. These children NEED the proper supplies to start their first day off with their new found skills AND THE SUPPLIES!! Without this follow through, these children will revert back to their former self, being shame of not having, not knowing where their next meal will come from, and using school as tool to get fed, NOT TO LEARN...so, we need YOUR HELP to assure this whole summer was not invane.
We have ONE DAY scheduled to meet the needs of hundreds of children on our list.
YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
July 25th - Saturday 10:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK in Pearl City on the corner of Kam Hwy and Waimano Home Road.
All volunteers will be doing the same task to work as a team for the objective...RAISE THE FUNDS NEEDED so these children WILL SUCCEED!
We are holding awareness signs and nets to collect donations from donors. This volunteer opportunity is important to the success of our mission. If you feel that you are NOT ABLE to complete this task, please do not sign up. Volunteers will be holding signs, walking up and down collecting donations for the entire shift. Volunteers will need to exercise their own common sense with interacting with the donors. Be able to pay attention to those who wish to donate. Volunteers will also need to be able to focus their attention towards the project. We encourage you to bring friends, but NOT just come to socialize.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
- Email your name, email address, dates you are attending.
- No need to pre register.
- GROUPS with 10 or more need to be pre approved, please do not just show up. We need to know how many of people are attending.
- Families with children: We accept children between the ages of 8-12 with an adult supervisor, not really suited for younger children. Teens are welcome without a supervisor.
- Show up 5-10 minutes prior to shift for orientation.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR :
- Suggested to wear sunglasses, hats, sun protective measures
- Bring Sunscreen
- Dress for the weather, typically hot, but possible rain...we come rain or shine, as the children rely on us and we RELY ON YOU!!
- Groups can wear their group or club t-shirts, etc.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottles ( groups with 10 or more are required to bring waterbottles)
- Community service papers for us to sign. If you don't bring them, we can't sign them. We will not be able to email, or mail the forms to you. If you decide LATER after the event, your group did need a letter signed, or wish to have recognition for the event....PLEASE bring a form or letter for us to sign, we will NOT be able to do so after the event in over. Mahalo
- A friend is also welcome
WE PROVIDE:
- Snacks and Refreshments
- Awareness Signs and Nets
- Community Service Hours accepted by schools, social service and court ordered forms.
WANT TO HOST YOUR OWN COLLECTION: Those who wish to host their own collection of most needed items. Please do NOT just dropoff random items or donations. We are not equipped to handle various donations. We are ONLY ACCEPTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES at this event.
We will set you up with an item and a needed amount. This needs to be very organized for the optimal success for our children
EXAMPLES OF CATEGORIES AND ITEMS NEEDED:
- School Supplies (a list will be provided), NEW backpacks
- White T-shirts (those in Fruit of Loom, Hanes, etc). We need sizes Small to Large Children sizes, and adult sizes.
- Gift Cards for their outfits and shoes from Ross Dress for Less, Target, or TJ Maxx.
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