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
Donations
Fairmont Kea Lani Gives Computers To UH Maui College Newspaper
In a display of community partnership and sustainability, the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui recently donated four computers to the University of Hawaii Maui College’s student newspaper, Ho’oulu. The refurbished computers were donated as part of the resort’s Electronic Waste Diversion program, which is based on the fundamental environmental adage: reduce, reuse recycle. The reduction … [Read more...] about Fairmont Kea Lani Gives Computers To UH Maui College Newspaper
Goodwill Partners With Maui Disposal And Opens First Maui Store
In case you haven’t noticed, Goodwill recently opened a store in Kahului on Alamaha Street. Goodwill has been operating in Hawaii since 1959, but this is their first Maui store. You will find a nice, big location with used clothing, furniture, accessories, housewares, bedding and jewelry. In addition, their new partnership with Maui Disposal will make it easier than ever to … [Read more...] about Goodwill Partners With Maui Disposal And Opens First Maui Store
Help Needy Families By Shopping At Whole Foods
Jump into the giving spirit of the holidays at Whole Foods Market by participating in their Grab & Give program by purchasing and donate meals to families in need right at the register. Kahului Whole Foods Market has chosen the families at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center on Maui to be the program’s local recipient. Whole Foods is designating donation options from … [Read more...] about Help Needy Families By Shopping At Whole Foods
2012 Nonprofit Charity Gift Guide
And here we are at another holiday season on Maui. Radio stations start playing Jawaiian versions of old Christmas standards, the beaches started filling up with evermore tourists and store owners start lining their shelves with Santa in beach shorts trinkets. Oh, and the island’s nonprofit organizations–which increasingly have to take up the slack left when government shrinks … [Read more...] about 2012 Nonprofit Charity Gift Guide