Giving Back on Kids Day
By Eve Paz, intern
“It was awesome to see how the local community was so supportive in donating to our children. It is what we call the true meaning of aloha.” Each May, our residents, staff, and interns spend a morning selling Kids Day newspapers to benefit the children of Hawaii. The special edition of the Honolulu Advertiser sold on Kids Day features essays, poems and drawings by Oahu students. Proceeds of this island-wide fundraiser go to Parents and Chidren Together (PACT), supporting programs for early childhood education, child abuse and domestic violence protection and prevention, and children's mental health.
In 2008, our staff and residents sold 11 bundles of newspapers, earning $300 to benefit PACT. We are committed to continuing to support this important cause. As one resident shared, “Everyone here is so thankful and would do this every year, anytime. This day has been so rewarding for our souls.”
For more information on Kid's Day visit: http://www.pacthawaii.org/kids_day.html 2009 News June 3, 2009
Residents and staff attended the premiere of Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s The Living Earth.
June 1, 2 and 6 2009
Assisted the Harris United Methodist Church with their annual rummage sale.
May 30, 2009
Community Clean-up with Palama Adopt-A-Block
May 25, 2009
Annual Memorial Day Lantern Floating at Ala Moana Beach Park.
May 13, 2009
Attended two plays at Kumu Kahua Theatre: “Kalua ‘iko ‘olau” and “Waiting for a King”
May 6, 2009
PACT Kids Day
Community Service event to raise money for Parents and Children Together by selling newspapers for Kids Day.
May 2, 2009
Hawaii Plantation Village Festival of Flowers
Residents participated in the Festival of Flowers Parade and ran a food tasting booth.
May 1, 2009
Annual Lei Day Celebration
April 19, 2009
Honolulu AIDS Walk
April 18, 2009
Community Service event for Special Olympics
April 15, 2009
Residents participated as guest speakers at a University of Hawaii Integration Seminar
April 7, 2009
Attended a Health and Human Rights Symposium at the University of Hawaii Manoa. Residents heard speakers on Hawaiian health care, domestic violence, and the future of sustainable resources.
March 31, 2009
“Nine Proven Survival Skills for Coping with Loss and Change” Workshop
Borthwick Mortuary
March 28, 2009
Our program’s first Family Strengthening Classes started, facilitated by Laura Brucia-Hamm. Through this new program component, residents and their children participate in activities to help them reestablish relationships and spend time together in a supportive environment. At the first class, residents and their children built gingerbread houses together.
March 14, 2009
Drum Circle with senior citizens at Malohia Hospital
March 11, 2009
What ever Happened to John Boy Kihano?
Kumu Kahua Theatre
March 9, 2009
Attended a event honoring two legendary women of Hawaii, Ah Quon McElrath and Dr. Donnis Thompson for Women’s History Month at McCoy pavilion
March 8, 2009
Native Hawaiian Health Festival
March 7, 2009
Residents participated as extras in a professional video shoot for a video that demonstrates facilitation tools at the University of Hawaii, Manoa
March 6, 2009
Residents attended a presentation by Na Maka Walu on ancestral knowledge, genealogy and conflict resolution
February 23, 2009
Residents attended an informational presentation by the Mediation Center of the Pacific learning about the benefits of mediation and conflict resolution
February 21, 2009
Community Clean-up with Palama Adopt-A-Block
February 19, 2009
Residents participated in an educational forum on the health needs and medical care of incarcerated women in an on-line class for the Department of Public Heath at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
February 14, 2009
Drum Circle with senior citizens at Malohia Hospital
February 12, 2009
Community service event helping to make gift bags for the Great Aloha Run
February 7, 2009
Community Service event for Waipahu Plantation Village
January 30, 2009
Social Work Fair at the University of Hawaii
January 29, 2009
Residents performed Hula for the Kalihi YMCA annual fundraiser
January 28, 2009
Tour of the Manoa Heritage Center and visit to the historic home and heiau
January 24, 2009
Residents volunteered to help with care and restoration of the heiau in Halawa Valley
January 19, 2009
Residents learned about Native American dream catchers with volunteer Jo des Marets
January 13, 2009
Attended presentation of Hulihia IV, Writings from Prison at La Pietra School, followed by a picnic at Kapiolani Park. The play was written by women incarcerated at the Women’s Community Correctional Center.
January 10, 2009
Residents participated in a Drum Circle with senior citizens at Malohia Hospital
January 7, 2009
Attended the play Mainland Education at Kumu Kahua Theatre
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December 25, 2008
Lanakila Meals on Wheels
December 22, 2008
Christmas Lights at Honolulu Hale
December 3, 2008
Community Service and performance event with Smart Titas
December 2, 2008
Celebrate World Wetlands Day
Residents learned about endangered water birds and how to help restore Hamakua wetlands, Kawainui, Kaelepulu lands
November 6- December 18 2008
“Get Real” Weight Management
Residents attended nutrition and fitness classes sponsored by the Kalihi YMCA
November 30, 2008
Drumming Circle facilitated by Jo des Marets
November 29, 2008
Kumu Kahua Theatre: Rolling the R’s
November 19, 2008
Community Service for Adult Friends for Youth annual fundraiser
November 14, 2008
University of Hawaii Baseball Game
November 9, 2008
GirlFest Workshop: The Voice of the Circle
November 5, 2008
Attended film Noho Hewa at UH Manoa. Documentary on issues facing Hawaii
October 30- 31, 2008
Camping trip at Kualoa Regional Beach Park
October 25, 2008
Paepae O Heeia
The women helped restore the wall around the Heeia fishpond, learning about its history
October 16, 2008
Legislative Briefing
Residents attended discussion of the over-representation of Hawaiians in prison at the State Legislature. Residents testified about their experiences in prison
October 16, 2008
Family Building Group
Women shared ideas for new program component, what they need most to help strengthen their relationships with their families.
October 11, 2008
Halawa Valley Heiau
Helped with restoration of the heiau, learned from the kupuna about their experiences and knowledge of Hawaiian culture, religion, and caring for our environment
October 10, 2008
Forgiveness Hui
A group of residents came together to talk about forgiveness in the context of living as ‘ohana. Mahalo to Communities in Schools of Hawaii
October 5, 2008
Drumming Circle facilitated by Jo des Marets
October 5, 2008
Printmaking Class for residents and their children
October 4, 2008
Residents volunteered at Keiki Festival
October 4, 2008
Na Wahine Kupa’a: An evening of Aloha
Nine chosen women were invited to attend this conference on “living Aloha”
September 29, 2008
Dissertation Defense
Residents attended a presentation about Native Hawaiians in the Prison System by Raedeen Keahiolalo-Kurasuda.
September 27, 2008
Tools and Jewels with Smart Titas
Women participated in dancing lessons and later learned how to use power tools, incorporating feminine and masculine beauty.
September 25, 2008
Attended lecture by Martha Burke on “Your Money and Your Life”. Issues such as social security, reproductive rights, family leave, and long term care were discussed.
September 23, 2008
International Women’s Leadership Conference
Governor Linda Lingle invited residents to perform hula for the opening ceremonies of the conference. Preparation for the performance took several months. A group of residents and staff performed hula, listened to guest speakers, met with other women leaders in the community.
September 19, 2008
Volunteer for American Heart Association
Residents helped with the set up for the American Heart Run
September 8, 2008
Healthy Heart Presentation
September 8, 2008
The women decorated T- shirts for the Domestic Violence Action Center to share their personal messages against domestic violence
September 3, 2008
Adopt-A-Block and Bus Stop – Residents and staff helped clean-up our Kalihi neighborhood
August 31, 2008
Project Focus Exhibit Opening
Two women from TJ’s participated with their children in Project Focus [www.projectfocushawaii.com]. The project helps children and their family to build relationships with one another through a photography internship.
August 30, 2008
I Love Liliha
Residents volunteered to help set-up for I Love Liliha and helped with games booths.
August 27, 2008
Kumu Kahua Play, Da Mayah
August 21, 2008
Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl
Attended a book signing by Hawaiian Playwright Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, enjoying live music and a reading by this established author and playwright.
August 19, 2008
Guest Speaker
Andrea, a former inmate at WCCC, shared how she went from living on the streets to being a clean and sober college graduate and now, a law school student.
August 18, 2008
American Heart Association – Heart Walk
August 17, 2008
Community Service helping set up banners, signs, tables, tents for the Heart Walk
August 7, 2008
Site tour to Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Residents visited OHA and learned about its programs and services, met the people behind the programs, were introduced to the Board at a trustee meeting.
August 3, 2008
Hawaii International Forgiveness Day
Residents assisted with set- up and participated in the festival.
August 2, 2008
Rummage Sale
Helped Harris United Methodist Church set up for their annual rummage sale
July 19, 2008
Halawa Heiau
Helped restore Loi patch at the heiau
July 5, 2008
Adopt-A-Block Pua Lane Clean Up
July 4, 2008
Barbeque on-site and group trip to the beach to watch fireworks
July & August 2008
S.I.S.T.A Project offered HIV education and awareness classes to all residents
June 14, 2008
Kalihi Stream Clean- Up
Residents helped restore endemic and indigenous plants and create walkways
June 7, 2008
King Kamehameha Day Parade
Enjoyed a day out in Downtown Honolulu at the Kamehameha Parade
May 31, 2008
Lantern Disassembly
The women volunteered with Na Lei Aloha Foundation to help disassemble lanterns from the Annual Lantern Floating ceremony
May 27, 2008
Diversity. Harmony. Peace.
Residents attended conference about cultivating diversity, harmony, and peace. Enjoyed food and local entertainment.
May 26, 2008
Lantern Floating Ceremony
May 25, 2008
Operation Beauty- Makeup Application Workshop with Kaui Alapa
May 24, 2008
Adopt- A- Bus Stop
May 17, 2008
Visitor Industry Charity Walk
May 16, 2008
Residents enjoyed poetry readings from Mahealani Wendt & Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl.
May 14, 2008
Weed & Seed Meeting
Resident leaders from our Hoolokahi ohana group participated in Weed & Seed’s monthly meeting, giving a report to the board and sharing ideas and opinions.
May 7, 2008
Kids Day Newspaper Sales
Participated in Kids Day fundraiser for Parents and Children Together
May 4, 2008
Sunset in Kalihi
April 26, 2008
Cultural Crossings & Lantern Assembly
April 20, 2008
AIDS Walk for Life
April 12, 2008
Kalihi Stream Clean Up
Joined KAUPA to clean up Kalihi Stream and surrounding areas
April 6, 2008
10th Annual Lantern Floating- Construction
Helped construct lanterns for annual Memorial Day celebration of the remembrance of loved ones and ancestors.
April 5, 2008
“Life on The Outside” Briefing
Informational briefing at the legislature focusing on inmate reentry into the community. Women from TJs prepared and presented testimony about the importance of supportive transitional services.
March 29, 2008
Prince Kuhio Day Parade and Concert
The women enjoyed a night out at Kapiolani park watching the parade and live bands.
March 24, 2008
Beth Richie talk
March 23, 2008
Spring & Easter event at Kaka’ako Park
March 16, 2008
Honolulu Academy of Arts- Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday
The women toured the Academy and had lunch at Thomas Square Park.
March 15, 2008
Diabetes Walk
March 9, 2008
Native Hawaiian Health festival
March 2, 2008
Iolani Palace grand tour
February 18, 2008
Hula class taught by former resident Patti
February 15, 2008
Community Policing Walk
February 12, 2008
Community Policing Training
February 13, 2008
Liliha Town Welcome Center – Opening & Blessing
February 12, 2008
Residents volunteered to talk with a class from UH Manoa about community health and their own personal health histories
February 9, 2008
Weed & Seed Community Gathering
Residents attended a community gathering at Waipahu Intermediate School.
January 22, 2008
Linda Lingle’s State of the State Address
Governor Lingle shared about our program and introduced several residents by name in her speech, commending them for their efforts to give back to the community.
January 17, 2008
Malama ia ‘oe iho “Taking Care of Yourself” family strengthening class
January 16, 2008
Opening Day at the Hawaii State Capitol
Residents attended opening day of the Legislature with Lorraine Robinson, our executive director
January 13, 2008
Drumming Circle
January 12, 2008
Helped set up at the Japanese Cultural Center for ‘Ohana Festival.
January 9, 2008
Kumu Kahua Theatre: Pele Ma
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