Business Monday: Banking institution leads volunteer effort statewide for National Cleanup Day

Nearly 200 American Savings Bank teammates, friends and family members across five islands came together on Saturday to participate in local cleanup efforts as part of National Cleanup Day.

“For nearly a century, ASB has been dedicated to improving the lives of Hawaii’s residents, businesses and communities,” said Ann Teranishi, president and CEO at ASB. “National Cleanup Day perfectly aligns with our values, and this year’s Seeds of Service initiatives demonstrate our ongoing efforts to support and give back to the communities we serve. I’m incredibly proud of our teammates who not only provide monetary support to great causes throughout the year but also roll up their sleeves to make a direct, positive impact.”

ASB executives led the charge on each island, spearheading various community cleanup and restoration projects tailored to meet the unique needs of each island. On Hawai‘i Island, volunteers hit locations in Hilo and Kona.

According to a press release from American Savings Bank, volunteers restored cabins at Camp Kilohana, repainting and rejuvenating spaces used by local youth programs.

Through Partners in Development Foundation’s Piha Me Ka Pono program, volunteers worked at Kealakehe Elementary in Kona to support educational and environmental initiatives.

Since 2005, teammates have contributed more than 127,000 hours through ASB’s Seeds of Service program, supporting hundreds of nonprofit organizations across Hawai‘i.

For more information on ASB’s community programs, visit www.asbhawaii.com/about-us/our-community.