Needs From: Aloha United Way

Be an active change against loneliness, during COVID-19 and beyond.  Our aging HIV+ population who often live alone and do not have large immediate families can use your support.  Are you able to make hand made or even hand written greeting cards?  Helping H3RC provide support and connection to our clients is an incredibly important job.  Your hands can make a real difference. 

COVID-19: Respond With Aloha

We focus on connecting community organizations with individuals wishing to volunteer, along with additional resource listings. Our goal is to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 while supporting community efforts, as long as it safe to do so.

Visit http://www.respondwithaloha.org/  to see volunteer opportunities across Hawaiʻi to give back, safely and responsibly. There are links for individuals, businesses and groups to volunteer, donate, request items, sign up for the Kokua Exchange Bank and search local business support opportunities. 

Questions? 

Email volunteer @kanuhawaii.org or call (808) 206-8446. Visit kanuhawaii.org to see more ways to contribute locally. 

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity! Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection legislation and policies. The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader position is a virtual volunteer opportunity that is available in every state and can be done from your home. The main responsibility of this impactful volunteer position is to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with government officials and encourage their support of the HSUS's priority animal protection positions. Learn more about this game-changing volunteer program here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support.

Apply Today!

Join our team by submitting your Humane Policy Volunteer Leader application here: https://volunteers.humanesociety.org/index.php?section=volunteerOpportunities&action=view&fwID=2094. After clicking on the application link, click the red "Apply Now"' button in the top right corner.

Aloha,
Project Hawai’i, Inc. is a volunteer staffed nonprofit created to help homeless children succeed and escape their cycle of poverty. We are solely supported by public donations and community partnerships.
Currently we are in the process of opening a dormitory for our homeless teens to attend college.

SEEKING PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Must enjoy working with the public and making phone calls. Must be a self starter and organized. Enjoy researching for solutions. Must be able to keep adequate notes and follow up on time. Have communication skills. Become familiar with our goals for the dormitory.
Must be able to commit to the program min. of 8 weeks.

DUTIES:

#helphomelessteens #volunteerhawaii #projecthawaii #donations #publicrelations #humanresource #virtualvolunteering #hawaii #bigisland #makingadifference #athomevolunteer #college #dormitory 

Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 11:30am for a Kōkua Learning Farm Workday open to the public. Farm work may include weeding, mulching, planting, harvesting and general farm maintenance. Participants must register at bit.ly/khfworkdays, where the link to our waiver will also be found.

Please email kelly@kokuahawaiifoundation.org with any questions.

Current Health and Wellness:

The Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday Covid-19 policy as of Dec 1, 2021:

Currently Kōkua Learning Farm Workdays follow the City and County of Honolulu Safe Oʻahu Response Plan for ʻEvents’.  

Attendees 12 years and older must show proof of vaccine or a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours of the event. The Covid test must be taken at an official testing site and results should show a timestamp.

Masks are required in our indoor spaces. 

Masks are required at all times when gathered during the workday, except for while eating and drinking. Participants should eat and drink while socially distanced from others.

For the safety of all participants we ask all volunteers who do not feel well to stay home. We also ask that if you or someone in your household exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 (elevated temperature (>100°F) cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, chills, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disease, headache, new loss of taste or smell) or has had close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 to please wait at least 2 weeks to join us for a workday (See attached: DOH Guidance for COVID Cases & Contacts).

Project Vision Hawai'i will be serving 8 elementary schools across the Big Island during the winter and spring of 2022 and we are currently seeking volunteers to join us! Our first school will be at Kealakehe Intermediate in Kona on January 24-26th. Activities include:

We train volunteers the day of the event.  We will work with your schedule and availability.  We are friendly and grateful for the help you provide!

When a child who suffers from a life-threatening illness is hospitalized for medical treatment, they can spend weeks and sometimes months in the hospital.  HUGS makes weekly visits to these children and distributes small gifts for interactive play to help them find cheer and fun during their long stay.

You and your team can help provide these gifts by creating a special toy collection of the following items:

-Brand new, unopened packaged toys and games for ages 1-18 years old

-Please be mindful of size with these items. Often times families have lots to carry out of the hospital so large, bulky items can be hard to add to the bags.

-Activities that will get the kids interacting with others and having FUN is key

-NO stuffed animals, blankets or used toys

Ages 1-3:

Ages 3-5:

Ages 6-12:

Teens:

Donations of hygiene supplies.  Specifically, body lotion (full or travel size), Hotel travel toiletries, bars of soap, rubbing alcohol. 

We work with dozens of new and aspiring entrepreneurs who are launching small businesses across Hawai'i. Most of the entrepreneurs we support are running their own food trucks, making their famous family cookie recipe and selling at local farmer's markets, or building the next brand of Hawai'i grown hot sauce. We work with entrepreneurs from the farm to the table and help teach them the 101 of building a viable business. 

As tax season rolls around, we want to help ensure our businesses know how to file their business taxes. We're seeking a trainer to do 2 session, each 2 hours training on the "basics" of business taxes to groups of our entrepreneurs. This wouldn't involve any one-on-one tax advising, just a general course so our clients know what questions to ask, what they should be doing, and can proactively plan to file their 2021 taxes. 

Times and schedules can be flexible to your needs, and we can accommodate virtual or in-person trainings. 

Help sort dry goods at our warehouse. Volunteers are needed from 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 3pm on weekdays (M-F). Minimum age is 8 years old. Those 8-15 must be with an adult 18 or older. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers per shift. Groups of 3 or more can be scheduled on Mondays or Fridays from 1 pm – 3 pm. Volunteers will be required to stand, lift, and bend the entire shift. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative covid test within 48 hours of their shift.

If you would like to sign up to volunteer with us, please email volunteer@hawaiifoodbank.org. 

We are seeking a volunteer photographer & photo editor to help capture high-quality photos for our clients to use on their social media, website, and in marketing materials as they work to improve their marketability and sales. 

The majority of our clients are small business owners working across the food-to-table continuum -- farmers, food truck owners, aspiring chefs & bakers, caterers, or folks selling at the vibrant local markets. As they launch their businesses and online presence, they need high quality photos to showcase their work, tell their story, and support their business growth. 

We need volunteers to come to the PGC facilities or farms and do 3 hours worth of photo shoots, followed by 2 hours of editing (estimated) to help capture these photos. Proper crediting can be arranged with our clients! 

The P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. volunteer program, currently operated on Oahu and in  East  Hawai'i, empowers volunteers to become more involved with the community and to become an integral part of the prevention of child abuse & neglect. P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. volunteers support the organization through sharing information at community events, partnering with community resources to improve local service systems, assistance with fundraising, fund development and by working with office staff to improve the office organization and environment.

PARENTS, Inc. seeks an a well-connected leader who is passionate about strengthening families by providing resources, skills, support and advocacy to create cycles of positive parenting and can leverage his/her networks and resources in support of those efforts to positively impact the policy environment in which PARENTS, Inc. does its work. The ideal candidate should have a record of accomplishment of building strong connections to local communities and decision makers who are in a position to positively affect PARENTS, Inc.’s work to further our mission. The ideal board candidate should have prior nonprofit board member experience or have received formal board training.

The P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. volunteer program, currently operated on Oahu and in  East  Hawai'i, empowers volunteers to become more involved with the community and to become an integral part of the prevention of child abuse & neglect. P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. volunteers support the organization through sharing information at community events, partnering with community resources to improve local service systems, assistance with fundraising, fund development and by working with office staff to improve the office organization and environment.

Clerical/Office Volunteers will work with office staff to improve the office organization and environment through various clerical duties. These duties may include: filing, copying, sorting documents, checking documents, office organization, etc.

Volunteer must be a team player and work well with other volunteers.  Volunteers will be responsible for opening and closing the snack shop, greet and assist customers, attend to sales including operating the cash register, restock products, prepare daily soups and coffee, wash/rinse/disinfect dishes, and keep the shop tidy.

Volunteers must have excellent communication and customer services skills, be detail oriented, and able to work independently. This position requires standing for long periods of time. Some lifting is required. Must abide by State of Hawaii Department of Health regulations as well as Kuakini Health System's policies. Prior sales and cash register experience preferred, but not required.  

Friends of Iolani Palace is in need of koa wood to create stanchions (posts for rope barriers).

These stanchions are necessary to guide visitors safely through the palace, protect the important cultural resources of the Hawaiian Monarchy, and organize events. There are two types of stanchions that we need to create more of: a regular stanchion and a stanchion that holds signs

Iolani Palace has the largest koa wood structure in the world, its Grand Staircase. As a historic site, we use koa wood for the stanchions to perpetuate a seamless historic appearance for the Palace. 

This production project includes a total of 14 stanchions & 20 stanchion signs. To better help your understanding of how much and what size wood we need, these are the measurements as follows:

Stanchion base: 2" x 10" x 10"
Stanchion post: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 36"

Stanchion-with-sign base: 2" x 12" x 12"
Stanchion-with-sign post: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 36"

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we can provide you tax compliant donation receipt for your kokua!

Join 808 CLEANUPS for our weekly stewardship work at Ka'iwi! OPEN TO: General Public. Kid Friendly all ages. HOW TO JOIN: Please have each participant sign the online waiver here: https://808cleanups.org/waiver/ Then just show up no later than the event start time! WHERE: (See location pin) - Address: 8905 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA. Large DIRT parking area, just 3 seconds to the east of stoplight at Kealahou St and Kalanianaole Hwy. Look for orange 808 Cleanups truck parked by the barricades on the ocean side. WHAT: 1) Removing pallet bonfires and other hazards as they may occur 2) Removing invasive plants 3) Removing marine debris 4) Underwater fishing line removal (rare due to strong waves here) WHAT WE SUPPLY: All cleanup supplies and tools WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: Plenty of water and sun protection. Recommended: Sturdy, closed shoes and durable pants. SCHOOL/SERVICE HOURS: We DO sign your hours- must arrive PROMPTLY and work DILIGENTLY during entire two hours to receive full credit. ADOPT A SITE Support: After the cleanup, you'll have the opportunity to get oriented in our Adopt a Site program. We'll discuss how to get involved, areas that need help, and you'll receive supplies to get you started right then and there! QUESTIONS/Point of Contact: Michael Loftin, 808cleanups@gmail.com, 808-892-3464

Check out the 808 Cleanups App for some great additional volunteer features! https://808cleanups.org/app/

We’re looking for a Development Marketing & Communications Intern to join our team.

The Development Marketing & Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience!

Qualifications:

Marketing & Communications Project Assistance to include:

Writing

Website Editing

Social Media

Administrative Tasks

Other duties as assigned.

Note that all of our internships are unpaid, but provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with a great organization.

Regular and Ongoing Volunteers: Providing assistance with client services or ongoing administrative support to programs, handling confidential client information. FULL TIME = 10 hours a week or more for 4 consecutive weeks. PART TIME = Less than 10 hours a week for 4 consecutive weeks

Short-Term/Event Volunteers: Providing assistance with fundraising events, short-term administrative support, and specific work projects.

All volunteers are required to participate in orientation and training sessions that relate to the programs that they will be working in before they become involved in program activities.

Please fill out the Volunteer Application, so that we will have an idea of your preference of volunteer work, types of clients or administrative support you would like to participate with and the days and hours of your availability. After we receive it, we will contact you to set up a time to meet with program staff and discuss your volunteer interests further.

Prior to volunteering within our programs, there is a credentialing process that includes: background and reference checks.  In addition, some of our programs require TB clearance, a Physical, and FBI Fingerprinting.

Hearts For Animals is expanding our board and looking for people to serve for a minimum of one year in helping to market, coordinate volunteers, grant writing, advocacy, and awareness. 

The Fair Housing Enforcement Program (FHEP) of the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i (LASH) is seeking volunteer testers to assist in the detection of illegal housing discrimination. Testers pose as renters or home-buyers in a variety of situations and report their findings/experiences with the Test Coordinator. Hours are flexible and attention to detail and reliability are required.  Testers will be paid a per-test stipend, but this is NOT a part-time job.  Training will be provided. You must be at least 18, without prior felony convictions and without an open case with the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i. Those with an active real estate license are not eligible. 

If you are interested in becoming a fair housing tester or have any questions, please complete our pre-screening questionnaire at http://www.fairhousinghawaii.org/attend-tester-training.html, or contact the Tester Coordinator at (808) 527-8032.

Seeds 4 Tomorrow is seeking volunteers to help care for an organic garden used in educational field trips. Tasks include planting, weeding, harvesting and mulching this area. Garden includes common vegetable crops, canoe plants, fruit trees, and native Hawaiian plants. Family friendly and you are welcome to take home fresh produce.

Are hours of operation are M-F 6:30am-3pm. Volunteers may come at any time of their choosing during these hours.

Sunshine Preschool, a non-profit 40 year old Kailua based school is looking for volunteers to help rebuild our playground!

The rebuilding will begin on Wednesday, April 18th and conclude on Sunday, April 22nd. 

Three shifts per day are available:  Morning (8:00am-12:00pm) ★ Afternoon (12:30pm-5:00pm) ★ Evening (5:30pm-8:00pm)

★ Childcare is available on weekend for children 2-10 years and up to the first 15 children

★ Snacks and meals will be provided to volunteers after their shift

★ Letters of Appreciation will be available upon request

We are looking for volunteers for so many positions (not just building!) of all ages. Ages
10-13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, 14-17 may work on a crew but can’t use
power tools, anyone over 18 can participate fully.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer please visit https://www.sunshineschoolkailua.com/volunteer or call (808) 382-4769

We are looking for volunteers to provide baby-sitting and child care support at parent workshops and events. 

Volunteers must have experience working with children, a current TB test, and be able to pass a background check. Certification in infant CPR also required.

Opportunities will be limited to short-term events and will not generally be recurring. Thank you for your interest!

Our Piko Pals program is looking for Volunteer Group Leaders to facilitate new parent support groups. Groups meet weekly for 12 weeks in various parks, homes, and community centers. Group size is limited to 10 participants to encourage intimacy and friendship among parents.

During each 2-hour meeting, Group Leaders lead new parents through sharing their highs and lows of the week, followed by a discussion on a relevant topic (infant feeding, sleep, emotional changes, transition back to work, etc.).

Group Leaders do not need to be parenting experts. They do, however, need to be nurturing, empathetic, and supportive of a variety of parenting styles and diverse backgrounds and cultures. Group Leaders also need to attend a 2-hour training, and have organizational skills and the ability to coordinate weekly meetings through email and text with the participants.

To learn more about the Piko Pals Program, please CLICK HERE.

If you are ready to volunteer, please submit your information through this form, and you will be contacted and invited to our next Piko Pals Group Leader Training: Piko Pals Volunteer Information Form

Please check our website and Piko Pals Facebook page for more information and upcoming Group Leader Trainings (conducted bi-monthly).

The Hawaii SHIP is looking for volunteers to serve seniors statewide.  Medicare is a confusing process and it is the job of the SHIP to help seniors navigate their many options by providing unbiased and free Medicare counseling.  

Certified volunteer counselors are essential to the success of the SHIP program. Other roles include information distributor, administration, exhibitor, and presenter. Without the commitment and dedication of SHIP volunteer counselors, the program would not be sustainable, and Hawaii’s beneficiaries would lose a very valuable service.

Counselor: This role involves direct discussion with beneficiaries, caregivers, and/or family members about their individual situations and may include review of personal information such as Medicare Summary Notices, billing statements, and other related financial and health documents.

      o A counselor with advanced training can develop plan comparisons for clients based on the client’s resources and situation. A complete plan comparison will provide the client with recommendations on plan options that best addresses their needs.
      o A counselor with advanced training can assist a client with a Medicare appeal, usually because a benefit was denied, but other reasons and appeals do exist. SHIP is not responsible for drafting or writing an appeal, but can advise a client on when to file an appeal, what information to include, and where to send the appeal documents.

Create interactive group games and crafts for children, ages 3-11 years old, for one of HUGS' monthly respite events. 

Each month, HUGS conducts a respite evening for seriously ill children and their siblings so that their parents can have important time for themselves to relieve the daily stresses of caring for their ill child.  It is also a time in which these children can have fun, meet other children in similar circumstances and regain their childhood.

Respite events are held in the evenings at the HUGS Center or in West Oahu locations.  Contact HUGS to find out specific dates and locations.

The HUGS Center is a place for seriously ill children and their families to gather and enjoy special program events.  Our building is over 90 years old and needs some TLC.  Repair projects include replacement of office doors and a wooden gate, painting, some carpentry work. 

Engage in a variety of administrative activities to help HUGS organize and refresh its offices and systems to serve seriously ill children and their families better.  Activities range from data entry, organizing office spaces, creating electronic documents, taking inventory of toys and activity supplies.

Host a family dinner by providing dinner for up to 14-15 individuals (including children).  Stay, have dinner, and talk story if you like.  Our families are sheltered at different congregations in the Honolulu and Windward area. This opportunity has a financial costs, so great for small groups. 

We need 1 to 2 overnight volunteers at the shelter site to sleep over in case of an emergency. 

Come in a play with our keiki and give parents a much needed break.  We highly encourage educational activities!

Healthy Hearts of Homeless Keiki Campaign- Fitness Challenge.

Project Hawai'i, Inc. is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers to provide homeless children with year round services. Since we are publicly supported, we obviously need to raise funds for particular events and programs that help these children escape their cycle of poverty.

Most homeless children living in poverty have low self-esteem, limited social and life skills and definitely don't have an open opportunity to participate in school based, or extracurricular activities during their youth.

The largest obstacle these children face joining a team or sports group, etc., is due to lack of funds and supportive requirements to play or sign up.

Every year, we choose February as our month to conduct our Healthy Hearts for Homeless Keiki campaign. While this is conducted and organized in February, we do not expect all challenges to happen in February.. year round is fine.

Our goal for this program is to have an active fund that allows us to sponsor the child's needs as they arise. A typical sport can cost well over $100.00 per child. For some this is life-changing and helps the child learn so much more about themselves, values, team work, etc...

We are seeking a coordinator that would like to help coordinate and set up the program with local gyms, fitness groups, centers, etc... such as yoga, zumba, fitboxing, running, walking, stroller races... any activity that requires "fitness building" to keep with our theme of Healthy Hearts!!

Your responsibility would be:

Aloha, 
Project Hawai'i, Inc. is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers. Our agency runs by public donations and our mission is to enhance the lives of homeless children and help them escape their cycle of poverty.

I want to share a little story that was just presented to our volunteers while we were at the pumpkin patch with the homeless children. This is the reality they face in daily life, and when having to be in a public situation away from their "comfort zone" of being around other homeless people.

All the homeless children were standing in line waiting to go on a water ride at the pumpkin patch. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them, and they all realized that fact. They were so excited and sort of forgot the fact that they are homeless and being left out of the wonders of being a child.

The line was quite long, and as they got closer to the entrance, one of the boys stepped out of line. I was so mad, and told him get back in line, you are doing this, I already paid $8. for your ticket. He stood there and said "NO", he didn't want to go. I told him not to worry what people might say, or how he felt.. no one really cares who is doing what, or what we look like, this is a world that revolves around us being happy and doing something for fun... he still refused to go. I would not let that happen and kept asking what is wrong, and why would he not go.

Finally he said, I have to take off my shoes and my socks and feet are so dirty. I am ashamed of being here and don't want people to know that I am dirty. Plus, I will get wet and these pants are dirty and they stink when they get wet. OMG... this is the reality these children face daily!! They don't participate in activities because of their lack of hygiene capabilities.

So, I took him to the restroom, helped him clean up and put him back in line. That child laughed and had so much fun.. it was truly a life changing experience for him.

With that said, I want to share what these children face in school.

Most teen girls won't go to school once a week every month because they are not prepared for that time of the month. ($30. will solve that issues). Many teens won't participate in p.e. because they don't have proper hygiene or clean underpants and don't want to change, can't shower after and feel so dirty ($13. will solve that problem)

Most boys won't join after school sports due to the fact they don't have even the basics to participate ($$$ will solve that problem)

There are so many drop outs, those who turn to drugs, or other criminal acts due to lack of SIMPLE solutions that a $20 bill can solve. We have the opportunity to make these changes in these precious lives and help them become part of society in a positive light.

Are you ready to take on a challenge to change the life of a homeless teen? Are you ready to help them succeed and escape their cycle of poverty? 
WE NEED YOU!!!

This is something that can be done via social media, emails, or put together as a collection at your place of business, school, group, etc. Every penny does make a difference, and for a few dollars YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE these children deserve.

We are collecting gift cards from Walmart or Target to provide to teens and allow them to purchase items they need when they need them. We are giving them the confidence they deserve to take care of their own lives. Building their self-esteem and helping them to learn to manage thier own situations of struggle.

One step further, you can set up an ongoing collection to sponsor a teen to participate in sports, or for their educational needs.

To get started, please email me your name, mailing address, phone number and your goal. For example, to set up a fundraiser on FB, or collection can, or other fundraiser idea.

I will be able to set up a goal chart that allows people to donate on line, or you can have them send their gift cards to our office.

Other facts about our state of homeless crisis:

Project Hawai'i, Inc. is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers. We are solely supported by public donations. Our mission is to enhance the lives of homeless and poverty stricken keiki. Helping them to escape their cycle of poverty by providing interactive solutions, life necessities and help when needed. We run programs on both the Big Island and O'ahu. 

100% of all our donations go back to our programs to help us fulfill our mission. 

We are looking for a few dynamic people who would like to share their talents and help Project Hawai'i reach their goals to help stop homelessness among children.

Some of our goals for 2017 are listed below.

We are trying to expand our programs and bring back our after-school reading and tuitoring programs as well as add more after-school options for these precious children. At one time, our agency had 8 centers open 5 days a week, but the economy hit, and we slowly had to close them. Some of our other programs have dimissed as well. We are hoping to make 2017 our come back year and help even more children have a brighter future.

We are also trying to expand our summer educational program and open it up to even more teens on both islands. This is our 10th year anniversary to provide a teen mentoring summer program, and we have added a TEEN WEEK on Big Island. We have also made a committment to make this year and forward to be 100% organic.

So if you are interested in helping us to raise the awareness and create the funds needed to help these children succeed, please consider sharing your time and talents with us.

Here are the following positons we have open:

If any of these opportunities feel like they would fit into your life and your goals, please contact us. We are seeking those who will be dedicated to this program and take these volunteer duties seriously. Our homeless keiki count on us, and we count on the community.

Aloha,

Project Hawai'i, Inc., is a nonprofit organization run 100% by volunteers and solely supported by public donations. Our mission is to enhance the lives of homeless keiki throughout the year and help them to escape their cycle of poverty.

We run 100% by volunteers!! If you would like to join our team to help us navigate through GOOGLE NONPROFITS, that would be awesome. We have started the process, were approved and then the "trail" was over. Now we are stuck not understanding what steps to take.

We are seeking someone to:

If you are available to help with this, please contact us asap. Mahalo in advance for your time and concern to help the homeless children.

Imagine visiting an urban community with one of the highest rates of adult illiteracy on island. Now imagine entering a small library embedded in that same community whose mission is to help children improve their reading and writing skills AND make learning fun AND teach character building. The staff and volunteers of Hawaii Literacy's Family Libraries at Mayor Wright Homes and Kuhio Park dedicate their time and energy to meet these three goals because we know that when children are encouraged, supported, and shown how to enjoy learning they will become stronger students fill of confidence and curiosity and ultimately change the course of their life for the better.

But we can't do it alone. We need your help. 

Hawaii Literacy's Family Libraries are located in two public housing developments in Kalihi. We need help during afterschool hours especially from 2:30-5:30pm to tutor and teach reading and writing skills to children. Each day we service about 20 children ages 5 to 14 with varying literacy needs. We use computers, books, flash cards, songs, theatre arts, and much more to teach basic literacy skills. If you have the time, patience, and ability, please consider joining our team as we make a huge difference in the lives of Hawaii's children. Thank you for your consideration. 

There will be two monthly orientation meetings available on site. Please request information about the next orientation to learn more about how you can make a difference in a child's life. Mahalo!!

Aloha Everyone,
In today's economy is does seem that every penny counts, well it is not different for our homeless keiki programs. Throughout the year we conduct several collections and fundraisers, people can only give their extra penny's. Some apologize saying "that is all I can give" while others wish us good luck and throw in their two pennies.
Well I want to let everyone know that all those penny's really do make a difference, and have collected hundreds of dollars in penny's to help support the needs of our homeless keiki
Project Hawai'i, Inc., is a non-profit organization that runs 100% by volunteers to care for the keiki living in homeless and poverty stricken conditions on both the Big Island and O'ahu. Our goal is to be able to provide them with basic life necessities, nutritious meals and educational programs to help them escape the cycle of poverty within their own lives.
Throughout the year we conduct bi-weekly outreach and deliver supplies and then during the holidays we provide parties, gifts, and other life wonders to help them cope with the stress of being homeless. In the summer we run an award winning teen mentoring program and provide over 200 keiki with all their back to school needs.
These programs are all run 100% by public donations, so every penny really does make a difference.
So, where to do you come in? We are seeking individuals, groups, clubs, classrooms, etc to help us collect penny's to provide the keiki with their monthly basic needs.
This can be conducted in various ways, from having collections, contents, or even just a one day empty your penny's and see what we get day.
The possibilities are endless....unfortunately the donations are not.
So, if you think you would like to put together a collection, we have on line links, as well as other information to get you started.
For example, 100 penny's provides a bottle of shampoo, 50 penny's provides a healthy snack, and it only takes 1,000 penny's to provide a hygiene bag for a family, so you see how they add up...
Requirements: Yes, we have requirements: