The Lokahi Caring Project provides people with opportunities to relieve the burden of struggling individuals and families, especially the working "gap group," through donations of goods, cash equivalents, enriching experiences, and advocacy.
The Lokahi Caring Project is a unique partnership between Hawai'i's number one news station, KHON2 and the family-strengthening non-profit organization Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers.
We lend a helping hand to those who face a life crisis or emergency situation beyond their control.
Not only assisting the poorest of the poor, but also the struggling gap group not qualified for assistance by any other programs.
Thanks to support and aloha of generous individuals, businesses, organizations, and the people of Hawai'i, the Lokahi Caring Project continues to make a lasting difference in people's lives through such programs as The Lokahi Tree and our Adopt-A-Family Program.
History:
Established in 1985 by newscaster Leslie Wilcox and Mariellen Jones, we have given a "hand up" to hundreds of thousands of children, elderly, underprivileged men and women during very difficult times. Working hand-in-hand with over 125 non-profits, social service agencies, shelters, group homes, and hospitals, we help the most deserving families and individuals.
THE GREATEST GIFT - HOLIDAY PROMOTION
As Anybody Who Still Believes In Santa Claus Knows, The Best Gifts Come By Air
This is the season of giving, and go!Mokulele is doing its part to help families connect. You can too. For every donation you make to the Lokahi Giving Project, go!Mokulele will give you a 10% discount on any flight you take during the holidays. Plus they’ll provide free round-trip airfare for a needy local ohana so they can visit friends and family on a neighbor island.
To make a donation please go to:
http://www.lokahigivingproject.com/donating.htm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lokahi has started its HOLIDAY hours and we need your help! Lokahi's "normal" business hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm. Effective immediately, however, the warehouse will be open till 9pm on Wednesdays and open on Saturdays from 9am - 5pm.
Volunteers are needed for the following: clerical, organizing, data entry, follow up calls for letters, creating fliers, updating websites and Facebook pages, answering phones and e-mails, greeting any donors, volunteers, agency workers and families coming to pick up orders, planning special events and creating the volunteer schedule for these events. We need folks with all skills and talents.
There are tons to be done and something for everyone. There are also jobs that can be done from home.
If you can help, please call or e-mail Mariellen Jones. Contact info below.
NOTE: Strong folks with large vehicles are needed ASAP to get our shelves and holiday supplies out of storage and set up in the warehouse. Please kokua! Just an hour or two will be a huge help!
Adopt-A-Family Program
Adopt-A-Family is the most popular program that LOKAHI provides. LOKAHI works with over 200 non-profit and social service agencies, shelters, group homes, and hospitals to identify families and individuals needing help.
Click here to download our Adopt-A-Family Donor form and get started!
Contacting Lokahi
Physical Location:
760 Halekauwila St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mailing Address:
The Lokahi Giving Project
P.O. Box 17829
Honolulu, HI 96817
Contact Numbers:
Office: (808) 685-7722
Fax: (808) 791-3336
Website:
Lokahigivingproject.org
To learn more about Lokahi, contact Mariellen Jones:
Office: (808) 685-7721
E-mail: mariellenkoka@yahoo.com
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