Twenty-nine mentors and children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui were treated to a “Road to Hana” trip on Nov. 15. Platinum Tours owner John Fierro took Maui’s “Bigs” and “Littles” in a luxurious bus for a trip to the remote part of the island that they otherwise might not be able to enjoy. The children and mentors from Kahului Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, … [Read more...] about Big Brothers Big Sisters Take A Royal Trip To Hana
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui Gets Grant From Walmart
Walmart recently bestowed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui a $2,500 grant to support two local after-school mentoring programs at Kahului Elementary School and the Mentor Center. The grant, provided by the Walmart Foundation and Maui's Walmart Store #3209, supports Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii in counteracting the negative influences that at-risk youth face. The grant will … [Read more...] about Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui Gets Grant From Walmart
2013 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide
We live in tough times for nonprofit organizations. Government spending is drying up, and that means they’re increasingly being forced to take up the slack. Otherwise, the neediest individuals in society will be left on their own. Year in and year out, we’ve watched these charitable organizations attempt to do more with less funds. Even here on Maui, the sight of Santa Claus … [Read more...] about 2013 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide