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9 Big Island students receive $31K in scholarships from Takitani Foundation
The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
Rotary Club of Kona named PGA TOUR Champions Charity of the Year
The Rotary Club of Kona – an all-volunteer organization – has been a charity for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai since the tournament’s inception in 1997 and has totaled $1.1 million in contributions over those 28 years.
Hawaiian Telcom donates $22,230 to Hawai‘i Island United Way
Hawaiian Telcom employees can donate to any 501(c)(3) organization through payroll, cash, checks, or credit cards, allowing employees to choose where their money will make the most impact.
South Kona woman on 20-year mission to open transitional home for domestic violence victims
For the past 20 years, Vailu’u has dedicated her life to helping victims of domestic violence by providing them with necessities – clothes, food, toys and even airfare – through her nonprofit King’s Daughter’s Ministry.
Hawai’i police holding annual Honour Project in Kona on Thursday
The HONOUR project was created to provide the Big Island’s homeless population with the opportunity to serve their community through community service-based projects while working together with other community volunteers and leaders.
Hospital staff clean up beach in Kona on Hawai‘i Island
Over a hundred pounds of trash were collected.
Deadline Nears for HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Applications
High school students who will graduate this year and are interested in Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s Kaimana scholarships have just a few weeks left to apply for this year’s awards.
Apply Now for HMSA Kaimana Scholarship
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association is again providing an opportunity for graduating high school students to apply for scholarship assistance to continue their education on the college level.
Matson Releases Report on Community Service
The Matson Foundation has released a report on the company’s 2014 community service efforts.
4.5 Tons of Food Donated by Parker School
Parker School students gathered and donated 4.5 tons of food to the Kokua Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Waimea.
PTA Marines Help Community, Revisit Corps History
Members of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing helped clear a trail that passes through the site of Camp Tarawa, a World War II Marine Corps training area.
