Rotarians in District had an opportunity of contributing additional funds to HRYF through the Together We Give Thanks, in recognition of Foodland's 75 years of providing quality service and products at affordable prices.
What is Together We Give Thanks? It was a special program for community organizations to participate in, providing an additional way to receive additional contributions, with matching funds from Foodland.
From Foodland’s Instagram post. “In honor of our founders’ spirit of giving back to the community, we partnered with six Hawaii non-profit organizations during the months of June, July and August to help provide for those in need. Through Together We Give, we raised over $380,000. Mahalo to all our amazing customers for your generosity!”
During the month of July, in celebration of Foodland’s 75 years of providing our communities, throughout the State of Hawaii with quality products at reasonable prices, Foodland instituted a special “Together We give Thanks" program. One of the main reasons for this program was to give thanks to our communities and organizations that gave so much back to the community, such as the Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation.
Those organizations that had a special connection to Sully Sullivan and Foodland were selected to participate.
You all did it again! You contributed $11,243.00, which was matched by Foodland's $10,828,57, for a total of $22,071.57! We, the HRYF Board, are so very thankful of our District 5000 Rotarians and their BIG hearts! When we think we are beyond being amazed, you astound us by passing all expectations, and amazed us beyond all expectations.
At the check out when shopping at Foodland during the month of September, please donate to Foodland’s Give Aloha program for Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation and use 77199 HRY
As one of Rotary's 7 areas of focus. our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.
Our signature event David Malo will be resumed on Nov 15, Friday night at Waialae Country Club, reserve your seats, first come first serve, seating is limited! Richard Ing the event chair and his committee are working on putting together a grand event for you. This year's recipient is Henry Kapono.
Mark your calendar, December 13, Friday night is WHR Christmas party at Waialae Country Club, featuring the Signature Christmas at Waialae Buffet, sign up early at the sign up sheet to reserve your seat, again seating is limited. Featuring Stan Wong who will entertain everyone with him famous music and songs.
Our regular meetings are held at The Edge at 31 North Pauahi. We need a head count by Tuesday before the meeting, please sign up on the Google form CLICK HEREor via the emailed invite. Address : 31 North Pauahi Street, between Nuuanu and Smith, private room the the back, parking at Municipal lot at 1-35 N Beretania St. Payment by credit card only. If you didn't sign up, please join us and get your food upfront in the restaurant.
Congratulation to Palolo Chinese Home, was Awarded a $1,244,925 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist Hawaii's seniors with essential home modification, promoting safe aging in place. The Home is the only and first facilities to receive such grant in the State of Hawaii.
On August 30, the check was presented by Dr. Taneka Blue from the HUD Headquarters Office in Washington D.C. along with Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, Darlene Nakayama CEO of the Home, and Elvira Lo President and Chair of the Home, our WHR members Wes Fong and Gordon Au are Past President of the Home,
Dereck Tenn our 75th Anniversary chair, his wife, Sherry Tenn, biology teacher at Waipahu High School, was chosen as one of the nominees for the 2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year Award. Congratulations,.
Rotarians in District had an opportunity of contributing additional funds to HRYF through the Together We Give Thanks, in recognition of Foodland's 75 years of providing quality service and products at affordable prices.
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