Hawaii Island United Way

HIUW would like to extend our Congratulations to all the winners of the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Leadership Gala of which one of our very own Board members - Jesica Carriaga is a recipient of! Way to go ladies! 

Join Us in Reaching Our Campaign Goal! 🎯 We’re excited to announce our campaign goal for this year: $650,000! With your support, we can make a significant impact on our island by funding essential programs in education, income stability, and health. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our goal. Let’s come together and make a difference for our community. Donate today at HIUW.ORG and be a part of the change! 

This year, The Hawaii Island United Way is excited to participate in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts program! You can support by donating at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms store during the month of September. 100% of your gift will go directly to our organization and Foodland will match a portion of your contribution.   Here’s how to support The Hawaii Island United Way at checkout: 1) Enter your Maikaʻi phone number or present your Maikaʻi card. 2) Tell the cashier: “I’d like to make a $________* donation to The Hawaii Island United Way, #77343. 3) Review your receipt to confirm the organization name and donation amount is correct. *Customers may donate any dollar amount up to $249. 

We're excited to share that the 2024-2026 Community Impact Partnership Grant Program awarded $230,000 to empower 28 partners and fuel 36 impactful programs! This funding is not just about numbers. It's about investing in the incredible work of our partners and the life-changing initiatives they lead. Together, we're making waves of positive change in our community! #HIUW # #liveunited #giveunited #HIUW #BuildingCommunity #HIUnited #volunteer #communityvolunteer #communityimpact #grantawards #empoweringchange

Mahalo Hawaiian Electric! We are so grateful for your continued support to help your community! Employee-led workplace campaign results in over $46,000 raised for Hawai‘i Island United Way in 2023 “Pilina” theme guided employees, retirees, IBEW members to unite efforts HILO, April 29, 2024 – A year-long workplace campaign led by Hawaiian Electric employees resulted in raising more than $46,000 for Hawai‘i Island United Way, the nonprofit working to advance the health, education and financial stability of the Hawaiʻi community. Guided by the campaign theme Pilina, the Hawaiian meaning “to come together,” employees united with retirees and IBEW Local 1260 to amplify their fundraising efforts. Among the popular fundraisers included a cookbook aptly named Pilina featuring recipes from employees across the company, sales of Hawaiian Electric logo merchandise, a collaboration with local luxury fashion designer Manaola Yap on his latest collection of vegan tote bags, and an online pledge drive. Hawaiian Electric employees from Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island raised in total more than $372,000 for the community last year. In addition, company employees across its five-island service areas volunteered 5,307 hours over 101 community events; donated 913 units of blood/apheresis; and collected $4,076 and 1,717 pounds of food for local food banks during 2023. Hawaiian Electric serves 95 percent of Hawaiʻi’s 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi. Established in 1891, Hawaiian Electric is committed to empowering its customers and communities by providing affordable, reliable, clean and sustainable energy.

Hawai’i Island United Way administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Hawai‘i County annually. We're excited to share that FEMA has granted Hawai'i County Emergency Food & Shelter Phase 41 Funds totaling $68,711!  Are you an applicable non-profit? Click the link in our bio to apply TODAY!  #HIUW # #liveunited #giveunited #HIUW #BuildingCommunity #HIUnited #volunteer #communityvolunteer #EFSP #FEMA #fooddonation #foodandshelter

In case you missed it! FEMA has generously granted Hawai'i County Emergency Food & Shelter Phase 41 Funds totaling $68,711! Nonprofits with a commercial kitchen serving hot meals or a pantry that provides food to those experiencing food insecurity in Hawai‘i County may be eligible to receive supplemental funding from this grant program! Go to https: //https://lnkd.in/gVr-VJrr Let's keep building our community together. #HIUW # #liveunited #giveunited #HIUW #BuildingCommunity #HIUnited #volunteer #communityvolunteer

Don't miss out on the chance to experience the Hawai'i Island United Way's "21st Annual Luck of the Irish" golf tournament. Join us for a day filled with excitement, fun, and challenging holes at the beautiful Mauna Lani Golf course. This fundraiser helps support and strengthen our Big Island community in the areas of health, financial stability, and education. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, the tournament promises to be an unforgettable experience while supporting a great cause! Don't wait - sign up now to secure your spot and get ready to tee off!  https://lnkd.in/gBvDpEa9

From all of us at the Hawai’i Island United Way to all of you…. Happy Thanksgiving! #HIUW # #liveunited #giveunited #HIUW #BuildingCommunity #HIUnited