Friends of Hawaii Charities distributed $1.1 million in charitable grants this month from proceeds raised at the 2018 Sony Open. AILH was among the 140 community-based, non-profit organizations selected for our work serving Hawaii’s children, women, elderly, and … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Jennifer!
May 23, 2018
Jennifer Thompson celebrates her 2-year employment anniversary with AILH this month. Jennifer has given AILH a presence on the Westside of the Big Island and been a tremendous resource for the surrounding communities. She has established the Kona Blind & Visually Impaired Support Group and been … [Read more...]
Oahu Charity Walk 2018
May 22, 2018
Our Oahu AILH team participated in the 40th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 19th with a stroll from Ala Moana into Waikiki. It was a beautiful day to celebrate alongside other local non-profits and enjoy the bountiful treats provided by Oahu hotels and restaurants. … [Read more...]
Maui Recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month
May 17, 2018
Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney represented AILH at a health fair to celebrate National Stroke Awareness Month on Monday, May 14th at Maui Memorial Medical Center. This free community event offered informational booths and guest speakers from the Maui medical community who shared their expertise … [Read more...]
Charity Walk 2018: Maui No Ka `Oi
May 15, 2018
AILH had a great team participating in the Maui Charity Walk on Saturday, May 12 at War Memorial Park in Kahului. Staff members, Brian, Lani, and Kathleen along with a family member, Shari, and one of our consumers, Chuck, were up bright and early for the 3.1 mile walk to raise awareness for the … [Read more...]
Molokai Visitor Industry Charity Walk
May 10, 2018
It was a beautiful morning for the Molokai Charity Walk on May 5, 2018. Walkers gathered for the opening pule under the oceanside reception tent at Hotel Molokai. The 7:00 a.m. walk began from Hotel Molokai to Friendly Isle Auto Parts and back to Hotel Molokai. After the walk, participants gathered … [Read more...]
Shop Amazon for Mother’s Day
May 8, 2018
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 13! Shop on Amazon Smile for gifts for Mom and support Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your valued shopping dollars to AILH. Shop for Mom...share with us! … [Read more...]
Red Cross Presents Emergency Preparedness Education
May 5, 2018
The Big Island Mixed Adult Support Group recently welcomed Debbie Weeks, Hawai'i County Director of Red Cross Disaster Services, for a presentation on emergency preparedness. After the false missile alert in the beginning of this year, the group appreciated Debbie's insight of best practices to stay … [Read more...]
Hokule`a Encounter Inspires Group
May 4, 2018
Big Island Consumer, Kauila Haumea had the honor of meeting some of the crew of the Hokule`a at the Imiloa Astronomy Center. As an added bonus, his raffle ticket won him a video, hat, and T-shirt. He shared his experience with the Big Island AILH Mixed Adult Support Group and members decided to … [Read more...]
