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The Makiki Community "Good List"
Christmas 2009 may be over, but the spirit of giving can continue throughout the year. For the second year in a row, I've helped to create this "Good List" to identify not-for-profit groups who live and work within our community who need your help - whether its your time, talent, or donations - to do the good work that they do in the neighborhood. Please use this list all-year round to find just some of the many good people and organizations working in Makiki:
(1) Please donate your gently-used items to STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL's White Elephant Garage Sale to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010. For drop off infomation, email iio@rlsms.com or tsukiyama@rlsms.com.
(2) During the holidays the art is giving. Give to art lovers in your life a Student, Individual, or Dual Membership to THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM which is the only museum in the state of Hawai`i devoted exclusively to contemporary art. For more information, visit www.tcmhi.org or email nhiga@tcmhi.org.
(3) Donate your used vehicle to CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAI`I where the net proceeds from the re-sale of your vehicle helps to fund programs and services. CCH has been actively serving Hawaii`i since 1947 by offering help to people of all faiths and cultures, especially those with the greatest need. To learn about vehicle donation requirements, phone 546-CARS (2277) or visit www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org.
(4) Willing hands and engaged souls are invited to join FRIENDS OF THE MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY in committing as little as 4 hours per month to assist with a variety of library services. Contact volunteer coordinator Nichelle Morris at 522-7076.
(5) Win-Win for schools & students! Our Mighty Roughriders can be enriched through an innovative funding program with your everyday purchases at many local restaurants, stores, and businesses. This is an easy way to help ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL since donations are paid by participating merchants. Sign up today so our students can win prizes and monetary donations to go to he school. For more information, contact Leila Tamashiro or Diane Fukuda at 587-4600, x356.
(6) SACRED HEART PARISH FOOD PANTRY accepts food donations at their office between 9 am-3 pm, Monday thru Friday, located at 1701 Wilder Avenue. The Parish also hosts lunch at its St. Pius X church to those in need every Friday as part of their compassionate mission. To learn more, call 973-2211.
(7) Know a young nature lover? Check out HAWAII NATURE CENTER's exciting offerings of keiki nature activities including forest hikes, stream investigations, nature crafts, insect safaris, beach explorations, and more. For more inforamtion, call 955-0100 or visit www.hawaiinaturecenter.org.
(8) Help FERNHURST YWCA help women make tailored transitions into the workforce by giving them your gently used career clothing and accessories, such as shoes purses, and unused cosmetics. The DRESS FOR SUCCESS HONOLULU program accepts donations. For drop off information, call 538-7061, x603 or email mnobo@ywca.org or visit www.ywca.org.
(9) Want to keep kids away from smoking? Then donating items to TOBACCO FREE HAWAII might be the cause for you. Tobacco prevention in Hawai`i is the mission for this local charity. They need to fill gift baskets for their March 6th event. If you can assist by donating large/small wellness, beauty or health items, please contact Debra Lobre at 946-6851, x200 or email diane@tobaccofreehawaii.org.
(10) Interested in working with adults? The MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS is currently looking for tutors to help out with adult students on weekdays or weeknights. The next semester for adult students begins on January 25. The MCSA offers free ESL classes year-round on the McKinley High School campus. For more information, contact Ken Furukawa at 594-0540 or at ken_furukawa@notes.k12.hi.us.
(11) Donations of non-perishable food items are needed by SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU. The Honolulu Shriners Hospital provides pediatric specialty care for children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, post-burn injuries, sports injuries and cleft-lip in a family centered environment at no charge to patients-regardless of financial needs. Donated food items are distributed to patients from neighbor islands and Pacific islands when they are discharged into the community and remain on Oahu for continued care. Items can be delivered to Shriners Hospital, 1310 Punahou Street. For more information, call 951-3670.
(12) Support THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT by donating needed canned food items like meats, fruits and vegetables for their on-going Food Pantry Program that feeds the hungry in our community once a month. For more information, contact Carolyn K. at 955-7745 or email parishadmin@stclem.org
(1) Please donate your gently-used items to STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL's White Elephant Garage Sale to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010. For drop off infomation, email iio@rlsms.com or tsukiyama@rlsms.com.
(2) During the holidays the art is giving. Give to art lovers in your life a Student, Individual, or Dual Membership to THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM which is the only museum in the state of Hawai`i devoted exclusively to contemporary art. For more information, visit www.tcmhi.org or email nhiga@tcmhi.org.
(3) Donate your used vehicle to CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAI`I where the net proceeds from the re-sale of your vehicle helps to fund programs and services. CCH has been actively serving Hawaii`i since 1947 by offering help to people of all faiths and cultures, especially those with the greatest need. To learn about vehicle donation requirements, phone 546-CARS (2277) or visit www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org.
(4) Willing hands and engaged souls are invited to join FRIENDS OF THE MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY in committing as little as 4 hours per month to assist with a variety of library services. Contact volunteer coordinator Nichelle Morris at 522-7076.
(5) Win-Win for schools & students! Our Mighty Roughriders can be enriched through an innovative funding program with your everyday purchases at many local restaurants, stores, and businesses. This is an easy way to help ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL since donations are paid by participating merchants. Sign up today so our students can win prizes and monetary donations to go to he school. For more information, contact Leila Tamashiro or Diane Fukuda at 587-4600, x356.
(6) SACRED HEART PARISH FOOD PANTRY accepts food donations at their office between 9 am-3 pm, Monday thru Friday, located at 1701 Wilder Avenue. The Parish also hosts lunch at its St. Pius X church to those in need every Friday as part of their compassionate mission. To learn more, call 973-2211.
(7) Know a young nature lover? Check out HAWAII NATURE CENTER's exciting offerings of keiki nature activities including forest hikes, stream investigations, nature crafts, insect safaris, beach explorations, and more. For more inforamtion, call 955-0100 or visit www.hawaiinaturecenter.org.
(8) Help FERNHURST YWCA help women make tailored transitions into the workforce by giving them your gently used career clothing and accessories, such as shoes purses, and unused cosmetics. The DRESS FOR SUCCESS HONOLULU program accepts donations. For drop off information, call 538-7061, x603 or email mnobo@ywca.org or visit www.ywca.org.
(9) Want to keep kids away from smoking? Then donating items to TOBACCO FREE HAWAII might be the cause for you. Tobacco prevention in Hawai`i is the mission for this local charity. They need to fill gift baskets for their March 6th event. If you can assist by donating large/small wellness, beauty or health items, please contact Debra Lobre at 946-6851, x200 or email diane@tobaccofreehawaii.org.
(10) Interested in working with adults? The MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS is currently looking for tutors to help out with adult students on weekdays or weeknights. The next semester for adult students begins on January 25. The MCSA offers free ESL classes year-round on the McKinley High School campus. For more information, contact Ken Furukawa at 594-0540 or at ken_furukawa@notes.k12.hi.us.
(11) Donations of non-perishable food items are needed by SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-HONOLULU. The Honolulu Shriners Hospital provides pediatric specialty care for children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, post-burn injuries, sports injuries and cleft-lip in a family centered environment at no charge to patients-regardless of financial needs. Donated food items are distributed to patients from neighbor islands and Pacific islands when they are discharged into the community and remain on Oahu for continued care. Items can be delivered to Shriners Hospital, 1310 Punahou Street. For more information, call 951-3670.
(12) Support THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT by donating needed canned food items like meats, fruits and vegetables for their on-going Food Pantry Program that feeds the hungry in our community once a month. For more information, contact Carolyn K. at 955-7745 or email parishadmin@stclem.org
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