Fall 2009
ǸȵɄȣǸ ȹǸɜɜȐɑɕ President’s Message Aloha Friends, I’d like to extend a big mahalo to all of our volunteers that have contributed so much to make our impact funding system work. Thanks to their hard work and wise choices we are making progress on key outcomes in each of our issue areas. We are pleased to be able to share with our donors just what we and our funded agencies are doing. If you visit our website at auw.org, you’ll see a link titled “Our Work.” It’s the entry point to our reporting on all of the work being done to address goals in the three issues we funded this year. (Homelessness and Crime & Drug Use are only partially done since these impact councils are determining their strategies this year for funding in 2010.) Once you’ve clicked on “Our Work” you can “drill down” in any area to find the specific problems we are working on, the agencies selected to do the work in that area, the amount of their funding, their targets and what was actually done. We are excited and pleased to be presenting this information that demonstrates how we are improving lives and creating positive change in our community. Mahalo for your dedication to helping us improve lives in our community. I’d also like to extend a huge mahalo to everyone who supported our Pacesetter and now General campaign. During these challenging times, it is thanks to the generosity of donors like you, your friends, co-workers, family members and neighbors that we can continue to make a real difference in our community.
Aloha United Way Completes its 2009 Pacesetter Campaign This year, Aloha United Way officially kicked off its 2009 Pacesetter Campaign on May 26th and ended on July 2nd. The Pacesetter Campaign consisted of 95 companies and organizations that have a strong history of support for Aloha United Way and who agreed to run an early workplace campaign during the summer months to “set the pace” for the General Campaign that kicked off on September 1st. Pacesetters included 25 local businesses, 1 university, 22 Aloha United Way agencies, 27 government entities and 20 union organizations. “Pacesetter companies are important to Aloha United Way because not only do they jump start our General Campaign but they set the standard of leadership and community support by inspiring other companies to follow their lead when running their own campaign,” said Dee Okahara, Vice President of Campaign for Aloha United Way.
Sincerely,
Susan Au Doyle President and Chief Professional Officer
While some companies are still wrapping up their campaigns, so far, this year the Pacesetter campaign helped raise $1.7 million dollars.
Meet This Year’s aloha united way campaign co-chairs Donn Takaki, President, HawkTree International – holding company for Island Movers, Pro-File Record Systems, ICES and Pacific Courier, and Antonio J. Saguibo, Jr., Vice President - Account Management & Sales, HMSA, have been named Co-Chairs of this year’s 2009 Aloha United Way Campaign. “Despite the current state of our economy, we [Tony and I] hope to raise as much money as last year if not more,” Takaki said. “With the need for assistance increasing in our community now more than ever, it’s even more important for our community members to band together and support each other through Aloha United Way.” “Together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.” Both Takaki and Saguibo, Jr. are parents of young children and were raised in Hawaii. From two varied backgrounds—one from a locally-owned and operated family business AND the other with roots in the labor community—they share one common goal: a strong interest in the health of the community for themselves and their families. “We want a community stronger than the one we grew up in,” Saguibo said.
2008 Aloha United Way Highlights · 3,000 volunteers supported the general campaign and 60,000 donors selflessly gave of their time and money. · Through its Volunteer Hawaii program, 7,000 people took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer to make our community a better place. · Over $1 million in gifts-in-kind were distributed to community agencies, providing much needed items to those in need. · Through its partners in the Earned Income Tax Credit area, Aloha United Way was able to support those who filed through free tax sites. Since 2005, a total of about $8 million has been received in refunds including the EITC and Child Tax Credit. · 41,000 people found the help they need through 2-1-1, Aloha United Way’s information and referral service.
Mahalo to Our Sponsors of the 6th Annual Hawaii State AFL-CIO Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Aloha United Way! Because of their generosity and selflessness, we were able to make this year’s Labor golf tournament a success. Mahalo nui loa! DIAMOND SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
UBS Financial Services Inc./
Hawaii State AFL-CIO
Ron Kikawa
HGEA, Local 152 IBEW, Local 1186 Royal State Insurance
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GOLD SPONSORS Bank of Hawaii Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii Hawaii Electricians Market Enhancement Program Fund Hawaiian Electric Company
Community Support Agency and Program highlight Each quarter, Aloha Matters will be featuring one of our many community support agencies and programs..
SUCCESS STORY
ORGANIZATION
ALU LIKE, Inc., founded in 1974 ALU LIKE, Inc. is a statewide nonprofit committed to providing Native Hawaiians with the tools they need to achieve and maintain success. For over 30 years, Alu Like has assisted Native Hawaiians in their efforts to achieve social and economic selfsufficiency. Their mission is to kokua Native Hawaiians who are committed to achieving their potential for themselves, their families and their communities. As a service organization, they provide services for children, youth, adults and the elderly in such areas as financial literacy and stability, early childhood education, job training, technical educational training, high risk behavior reduction programs and home meal delivery to kupuna. In addition, they even have a Native Hawaiian Library that provides access to information, materials and services and whose purpose is to foster reading and life-long learning. Visit www.alulike.org to learn more. INTERESTING FACTS
• ALU LIKE, Inc. has offices on O‘ahu, Kauai, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lanai and Hawai‘i Island. • ALU LIKE, Inc. integrates Hawaiian cultural practices and beliefs into their service models. • ALU LIKE, Inc. falls under Aloha United Way’s financial stability independence, crime and drug use, emergency and crisis services, and early childhood development issue areas.
GOLD SPONSORS continued HDS HMSA ILWU, Local 142 Law Firm of Jared N. Kawashima Robeco Investment Management VSP Vision Care TEAM SPONSORS Air Central Inc. Central Pacific Bank Hawaii Teamsters, Local 996 Hawaiian Telcom Honolulu Actuarial Consultants HSTA IBEW, Local 1260
Iron Workers Stabilization Fund Kaiser Permanente Koga Engineering & Construction Laborers’, Local 368 Matson Pacific Administrators, Inc. Pacific Resource Partnership TDA Investment Group The Law Office of Sean Kim The Queen’s Medical Center UFCW, Local 480 UPW, Local 646 UHPA Wedge Capital Management
In 2005, Susan B., a 39-year old single mom gave birth to Bailey, a part Native Hawaiian baby girl. Bailey was born with major health complications which included severe malformations of her heart and being born without a pulmonary valve, airway or trachea. Spending the first year and a half of her life in the hospital, Bailey was finally allowed to go home in mid-August 2006. Besides having to deal with the stress of preparing for Bailey’s arrival home, Susan became ill from a serious infection causing her to be hospitalized and to be placed on TDI. Because she was unable to work, Susan’s income was cut in half, thus it was very difficult for her financially to get the house “medically” ready for Bailey. With the help of ALU LIKE Inc.’s Multi-service Department, Susan was able to get financial assistance to supplement the cost of a battery for a portable ventilator for Bailey, which she must be using at all times. The 3-pound lithium battery provides for easy travel that enables Susan to take Bailey out of the house and experience the world like other children do. Along with required doctor’s appointments, Susan can take Bailey to the beach, the park and even the zoo. Bailey now has the opportunity to develop socially like other children and is already doing really well!
DONATIONS Acushnet Company Alexander & Baldwin Aloha Shoyu American Income Life Benefit Plan Solutions, Inc. Big Island Candies California Hotel and Casino Caroldean Kahue Caryn’s Okazuya Castle Resorts & Hotels Dayton Nakanelua DTRIC Insurance Company Foodland Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union
Lance Miyake Marlene Alvey McDonalds of Hawaii Michael and Susan Moss Mid-Pacific Country Club Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering Paradise Beverage Pint Size Corporation Randall Young Sam Van Gieson Star Market TD Food Group Vacations Hawaii Waikele Country Club Waikele Premium Outlets Live United | 3
Partner Agency highlight
Each quarter Aloha Matters will be featuring one of our 96 partner agencies.
INTERESTING FACTS
• Queen Lili‘uokalani was a member of the YWCA of O‘ahu. • Julia Morgan, architect of the Hearst Castle, designed the YWCA’s downtown center, Laniakea. • Laniakea has been the “backdrop” for several episodes of the television show, “Lost.” • The YWCA of O‘ahu falls under Aloha United Way’s financial stability and independence issue area.
ORGANIZATION
YWCA of O‘ahu, founded in 1900 As Hawaii’s oldest and largest women’s organization, the YWCA of O‘ahu has been raising leaders for over a century. Women and families seeking economic advancement, health and wellness, leadership development, and community building participate in programs and services together.
SUCCESS STORY
Collectively, members take leadership roles to positively affect the larger community through mentoring, advocacy and volunteerism. The YWCA of O‘ahu provides programs and services that include workforce development programs and resources for families; career exploration programs for youth; transitional housing programs for women; social networks for women’s personal and professional development; service leadership network for working professionals; fitness, enrichment and aquatic programs; event/meeting space and catering services; year-round childcare services and lodging and retreat services.
A few years ago, Elaine Miyamoto was working hard not to become a statistic. She was completing prison time, recovering from alcoholism and was afraid she wouldn’t be able to find a job. YWCA of O‘ahu’s Fernhurst Residence gave her hope by becoming her bridge back into mainstream society. There, she built her self-confidence by connecting with women from all over the world and from all walks of life. YWCA of O‘ahu’s Dress for Success program helped Elaine re-enter the workforce. Today she’s a successful professional working to help women like herself – as an employee of YWCA.
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Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders Collected School Supplies for Homeless Keiki for Second Year in a Row Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders (SYL) kicked off its 2nd Annual School Supply Drive in June to help provide homeless students with the tools they need to succeed in school.
Café, which was good for food, non-alcoholic drinks and merchandise. Additional items were also collected through the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
The group selected this as an ongoing project since, on an average night there are 3,600 people who are homeless—1,200 unsheltered and 2,400 sheltered. Of the 2,400 sheltered, 1,800 are families with children.
Items were sorted and packed by the following Society of Young Leaders members: Sheri Braunthal, Leina Chow and Jason Thune of Hawaiian Telcom; Allison Ito of Wagner Choi and Verbrugge; Mathew Last year, the Society of Young Takamine of Beecher Carlson; leaders distributed more than Hauoli Smith of Clay Chapman Robert Baker, son of Candi Baker, an SYL $8,500 worth of school supplies Iwamura Pulice and Nervell; member, collecting school supplies for Hawaii’s to 400 homeless students on Debbie Dolic of Aloha homeless keiki. Oahu. Lending; Thaddeus Oclaray of Neiman Marcus; Jennifer Thompson of Bates/Lee The event was launched on Saturday, May 30, 2009 Advertising; and Christie Oclaray, Jody Shiroma from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pearlridge Center Uptown Perreira, Maile Takashima and Keoni Williams of and emceed by local celebrity Lanai. It included Aloha United Way. performances from local entertainers Kona, the Delima ‘Ohana and Beach 5 and non-profit organizations, This year, the Society of Young Leaders distributed such as Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii, over $12,000 worth of items to more than 850 Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs, Organ Donor Center of homeless students. Special mahalo to Island Hawaii and the YMCA Camp Erdman among others, Movers for assisting with the delivery! handed out educational materials to the community about their organizations. Throughout the months of June and July, the SYL partnered with Jamba Juice Hawaii to collect items at the various Jamba Juice locations. During August, they also partnered with Hard Rock Café and Wet N’ Wild Hawaii to further collect items. Individuals who dropped off school supplies at Hard Rock Café received $5 off admission to Wet N’ Wild Hawaii as well as a 20% off coupon to Hard Rock
Special mahalo to Island Movers for donating a driver and van to deliver school supplies to our island keiki! Live United | 5
congratulations to all of our
Spirit of Community Award Winners! Coordinator of the Year Award
On Friday, April 17, 2009 at Aloha United Way’s Annual Recognition Luncheon, local companies, organizations and individuals were honored with Spirit of Community Awards for their dedication and support of Aloha United Way’s annual campaigns.
Hawaiian Electric Company’s Energy Delivery Process Area Norman Ahakuelo Labor Award
Joan Lee Husted, retiree of the Hawaii State Teachers Association
Society of Young Leaders’ Award Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., a Jason Thune, general contracting Leina Chow and and construction Susan Au Doyle, president and CPO of Aloha United Way with Sheri Braunthal of management firm Wayne Melnyk, president of Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. Hawaiian Telcom specializing in designbuild, received the Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award – “Company of the Year” award. Engagement Stage Among other things, the company was recognized Pankow for its generous $50,000 donation to Aloha United Way in commemoration of its recent merger. Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award – Mobilization Stage In addition to the “Company of the Year” honor, Pacific Basin Communications awards were presented in the following categories: Small Business Big Heart Company of the Year Award
RIM Architects Public Sector Organization of the Year Award
Department of Public Safety Learning Institution of the Year Award
University of Hawai‘i – Chancellor’s Office
Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award – Individual
Reverend Joe Hunkin, Jr. This is the first year that Aloha United Way gave out the Society of Young Leaders award, which recognizes young business leaders who are committed to community caring, and the Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year awards, which honor both companies and individuals who exemplify a sense of community responsibility through their volunteerism.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award
KCAA Preschools of Hawai‘i
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A complete list of nominees can be found at: http://www.auw.org/spirit-of-community-awards
Campaign Updates Foodland Give Aloha Program When shopping at Foodland from September 1-30 please consider giving a donation at the checkout counter to Aloha United Way. Our organizational code is 77005. Foodland matches a portion of each donation. Since the program began in 1999, a total of more than $12.3 million has been raised for the community.
Aloha United Way 5K Run Sponsored by Tesoro Hawaii Corporation Put on your walking or running shoes and come on down and support Aloha United Way in this fast, flat, 5k wheel measured loop within Campbell Industrial Park at the Tesoro refinery, sponsored by Tesoro Hawaii Corporation. Date: Time: Location:
Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:00 am Tesoro Refinery, 91-325 Komohana Street Kapolei, HI (Campbell Industrial Park) Entry Fee: $20 regular entry (postmarked by Oct. 8), visit www.Active.com to sign up or auw.org for more details.
Oceanic Time Warner Cable PhotoShowTV Contest Win $10,000 for your company’s Aloha United Way Campaign and be featured in a television commercial! It’s Free to Win! Snap pictures of your organization’s Aloha United Way fundraising activities, then create and upload a PhotoShow to be entered to win - all for FREE! The first three PhotoShows to be uploaded from the Pacesetter Campaign and the General Campaign will be featured in an Oceanic Time Warner Cable television commercial! And submit your Oceanic Time Warner Cable Photo Show and you and your company will have two chances to be entered to win a “FREE’ Menchies Yogurt Party for 10 ($50 value each)—just for submitting your photo show and voting! It’s simple! It’s easy! And it’s fun! So what are you waiting for?! For help on how to get started, contact your Aloha United Way staff member today!
Fedex Heeds the Call to Support Campaign Needs of Aloha United Way During challenging economic times, FedEx generously donated its time and services to deliver Aloha United Way campaign materials to local Left to Right: Bryan Montgomery (Operations Manager), Ted Calvello (Operations Manager), businesses on Craig Rasmussen (Operations Manager), Oahu. Carmie Spillers (Senior Manager), Jessie Moniz (Operations Manager), Carlyn Rojas (Ramp Agent), & Kory Jones (Operations Manager). Not Pictured: Albert Saddler (Operations Manager).
This unique partnership allowed Aloha United Way to reach companies in a timely manner, just in time for the start of its General Campaign, September 1 – October 6, 2009. The FedEx employees who donated their time included 8 managers and an agent. Eighty hours were spent by the managers and the ramp agent in preparation and delivery with the couriers delivering 51 stops, thus resulting in over $2,000 of donated time. The individuals who donated their time were: 1. Carmie Spillers – Senior Manager 2. Ted Calvero – Operations Manager 3. Kory Jones - Operations Manager 4. Jessie Moniz – Operations Manager 5. Bryan Montgomery – Operations Manager 6. Craig Rasmussen – Operations Manager 7. Albert Saddler – Operations Manager 8. Carlyn Rojas – Ramp Agent “FedEx has worked hand in hand with the Aloha United Way for many years. We fully support the mission of the Aloha United Way in our community. This year we were especially proud to be able to use our delivery expertise in helping to organize, set up the materials and then hand deliver them to the businesses for their fund raising campaigns. I am very proud that my team was able to assist the Aloha United Way and our community,” Carmie Spillers, FedEx Senior Manager, said.
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Campaign Updates
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Intelsat Donates $1,000 for 2009 Campaign Gilbert Estores, Intelsat Manager, Paumalu Teleport presents $1,000 to Aloha United Way. 8 | Aloha United Way
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Wal-Mart Donates $25,000 to Aloha United Way Aloha United Way’s “High School Graduation Rate” programs were presented with a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. The monies donated will benefit Palama Settlement, Child and Family Service and Hale Kipa through Aloha United Way’s Impact Funding.
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Aloha United Way and Hawaii Self Storage Join Forces To Raise Monies and Collect Items for Domestic Violence Victims Aloha United Way and Hawaii Self Storage kicked off its “Load the Locker” promotion on Saturday September 26th with a toiletry collection for much needed items to support domestic violence victims in the Emergency and Crisis Services issue area. The promotion runs from now through October 26, 2009.
This year, calls to 211, our information and referral service hotline, have grown significantly. During the second quarter, we received 9,060 calls for help and our Information & Referral Specialists made 12,568 referrals to community services statewide. The top 5 most requested services during the second quarter were for food pantries, rent payment assistance, health and dental insurance, federal income tax information and public assistance programs. The agencies receiving the largest amount of referrals included the Department of Human Services, Catholic Charities Hawaii and Salvation Army—Family Services Offices. Through our website, 211.org, the categories most frequently searched included Business/Consumer Environmental Services, Family/ Community Services, Health/ Medical Mental Health and Counseling/Crisis Services.
The toiletries needed include: body lotion, shampoo/conditioner, body soap, body wash, disposable razors, band-aids, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair combs, hair brushes, wash cloths, pads, tampons, panty liners, journals, first aid kits, batteries (all sizes), mouth wash, toilet paper and facial tissue. The goal is to fill five locker spaces at Hawaii Self Storage locations for Aloha United Way. The locations are Kaimuki, Salt Lake, Pearl City, Mililani and Kapolei. A “live” broadcast took place with Island Rhythm’s 98.5 morning show personality, Gregg Hammer and Star 101.9’s morning show personality, Hudson on Saturday, September 26th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hawaii Self Storage Kaimuki and Kapolei locations. For more information, please call Aloha United Way at 536-1951 and ask for the Marketing Department. Special mahalo to Peterson Sign Company and Price Busters for their support! Live United | 9
Delivering Results The mission of Aloha United Way is to improve lives, motivate people to help others, increase resources to meet needs and inspire collective solutions to community problems. To achieve this mission, we have engaged with diverse community stakeholders, contributors and agencies to address our community’s most serious problems. And it’s thanks to the generosity of donors like you, your friends, co-workers, family members and neighbors that we can continue to make a real difference in our community.
PROGRAM OUTPUTS
· #1: Administer developmental, hearing and vision screening to 1,200 unserved 3 and 4 year olds in the Nanakuli and Waianae catchment areas. Target: 1,200 • Actual: 329 · #2: The number of children with hearing, vision or developmental issues. Target: 420 • Actual: 73 · #3: Provide training to parents on early childhood health, development and school readiness needs. Target: 210 • Actual: 14 FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE:
High School Graduation Rate Program
Through everyone’s support, we can now respond quickly and effectively to create improvements in our community, particularly in the five issue areas that we target, including early childhood development, homelessness, financial stability and independence, crime and drug use and emergency and crisis services. This year, we funded 3 issue areas—early childhood development, financial stability and independence and emergency and crisis services—and have been tracking the progress of programs in these areas over the past 6 months. More extensive details can be found on the 3 issue areas that we have funded this year at our website at auw.org/ourwork. However, below please find a few highlights on what has been accomplished thus far. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT:
Waianae/Nanakuli Catchment Area program
Current status: · Number of children in the Waianae/Nanakuli catchment area that are not currently developmentally screened: 1,200 · Approximate number of children in the Waianae/ Nanakuli catchment area with an undiagnosed developmental special need: 420 · Percentage of children from the Waianae/Nanakuli catchment area entering kindergarten that demonstrates age appropriate, language, literacy and social emotional skills as measured by the Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment: 3.7%
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Aloha United Way has provided funding for increasing high school graduation rates, which will in turn increase an individual’s earning potential. High School graduation is a primary indicator of the ability to escape the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Current status: · 15.3% of Hawaii’s population, 18 years and over, do not have a high school diploma. · Hawaii’s recent high school graduation rates are: 2002-03: 71.3% 2003-04: 72.6% 2004-05: 75.1% PROGRAM OUTPUTS
· #1: The number of at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 21 enrolled in programs intended to assist them in achieving graduation from high school. Target: 220 • Actual: 405 · #2: The number of Teach for America corps members recruited and placed on Oahu. Target: 80 • Actual: 105 EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SERVICES:
Programs To Provide And Distribute Emergency Food Supplies
· Number of meals provided with a meal calculated as 1.27 pounds of food. Actual: 103,425 · Unduplicated homeless or uninsured individuals receiving medical care. Target: 2,490 • Actual: 4,154