1. On Jan. 6, Judge Rhonda Loo swore in Don Medeiros as the County of Maui’s new director for the Dept. of Transportation. Back in 2007, then-Mayor Charmaine Tavares also appointed Medeiros to be a director. Which department did he run back then? A. Planning B. Housing and Human Concerns C. Public Works D. Water Supply E. Transportation 2. On Jan. 7, Pacific Business … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know Deidre Tegarden’s campaign fundraisers?
Maui Fundraising Events
Crowdfunding campaign for Kaho`olawe restoration not going well
With just 10 days to go in their 30-day online crowdfunding drive, the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has raised less than one-third of third of the $100,000 they need to show the State of Hawaii that people care about the restoration of the island, their latest GoFundMe results show. At press time, the campaign has raised just $29,747 from 278 people over the last … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding campaign for Kaho`olawe restoration not going well
Growing Good in the School Gardens on Maui
Maui was behind the times when it came to school gardens. In fact, when Grown Some Good started their nonprofit to help local schools build out fertile grounds on campus, it was a hard sell at first. Administrators just weren't sure of their value. Now, with a few years under their belts, the program is flourishing. Sure, there's a long list of schools that tap into their … [Read more...] about Growing Good in the School Gardens on Maui
How To Help The Annual Check Out Hunger Program In Hawaii
As the season of giving begins, many of us have a difficult time deciding where our charitable dollars would best be spent. For some, buying a ticket to a high-priced fundraiser or dropping change in a sidewalk bucket does not feel like the right fit. The Check-Out Hunger program tries to make giving easy by providing a simple donation opportunity that also answers the … [Read more...] about How To Help The Annual Check Out Hunger Program In Hawaii
Jamba Juice Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With Pink Whirl Campaign
Jamba Juice is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its “Pink Whirl” campaign. Throughout the month of October, customers who donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation at any Jamba Juice in Hawaii will receive a coupon sheet worth up to $8 that can be used toward juices, smoothies and foods. “One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their … [Read more...] about Jamba Juice Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With Pink Whirl Campaign