facebook  twitter  causes

Pau Hana Block Party Fundraiser at Murphy’s Bar & Grill a big success!

Mahalo to Murphy’s Bar & Grill and to all who attended or helped to make our 3rd annual Pau Hana Block Party the biggest and best yet!

We are happy to say we met, and even exceeded our fundraising goal for the event, and raised funds to help continue our Adult and Family Literacy programs through the year. We couldn’t do it without you!

Mahalos to:


for their terrific support for greater literacy and education in Hawaii. 

This event was a big success only because of these generous table sponsors.
Mahalo nui for your commitment to supporting literacy efforts for adults and keiki in need.
      

Rebecca Knuth & L.I.S. at University of Hawaii

The Law Office of Michael F. Nauyokas

 
This year our auction was filled with dozens of unique items from the inexpensive and practical gift cards to luxurious hotel stays and spa treatments. Mahalo to terrific businesses and supporters who helped us reach our goal.
 

   Our event program lists all of the generous item donors and event information.

We plan to do it again next year… stay in touch for the date in fall 2012!

 

By admin | Posted in Main Page, Past Events | Comments (0)

Now we’ve met our MATCH!

Mahalo for helping us to meet our Match! Thanks to many generous gifts from businesses,foundations,and individuals, Hawaii Literacy has met our grant challenge from the GIFT Foundation of Hawai’i to raise $32,000 to build three terrific new programs– Literacy & Technology, Youth Tutoring, and Parents Achieving Literacy– and help hundreds of `ohana most in need.

These much-needed programs for keiki and parents are possible only because of the great work of the GIFT Foundation of Hawai’i and support of these generous donors. Learn more about our plans: here, or click here to help support this work.

Mahalo nui loa to:

Hawaiian Telcom
Bank of Hawai’i
German Benevolent Society of Honolulu
Hokulani Bake Shop
Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl Foundation
Alexander & Baldwin Foundation
and the dozens of individual donors who gave so generously to help us reach our goal.

By admin | Posted in Main Page | Comments (0)

Sale of New Children’s Book Benefits Hawaii Literacy

ohana

Finding Our `Ohana, a new children’s book by Jerilyn Ito, shares the story of two children in Hawai`i searching for `ohana and a place to call home, and helps keiki to think about and appreciate all they have in their own lives.

This touching book can be purchased on-line. Just click on the picture of the book above.

$1 from the purchase of each book on this site will be donated to Hawaii Literacy. Mahalo nui to author Jerilyn Ito and illustrator Brooke Wilmeth for this generous gift.

By admin | Posted in Main Page | Comments (0)

The Bookmobile is Back!

Hawaii Literacy’s new Bookmobile was officially welcomed at a blessing at ‘Ohana Ola O Kahumana on November 10, and resumed service to seven sites on the Waianae Coast. Last April, the Bookmobile program had to stop service due to irreparable maintenance issues, but thanks to the generosity of The Harry & Nee Chang Wong Foundation, a much-needed brand new custom Bookmobile is again bringing books and literacy activities to excited keiki and ‘ohana along the Waianae Coast.

         Bookmobile              Bookmobile

With a new, reliable vehicle and generous support from Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Pizza Hut Literacy Fund, and Friends of Hawai’i Charities, Hawaii Literacy hopes to grow its route and bring books and a love of reading to even more ‘ohana and keiki. Last year, the program served over 1,000 children and parents and lent out over 15,000 books.

Mahalo nui loa to the many supporters who made donations, offered help, and spread the word about this great program. It is because of you this program will continue!

By admin | Posted in Main Page, News & Press | Comments (0)

Milk + Bookies™ Read Aloud and Book Giveaway at Hawaii Literacy’s Family Libraries with Sunrise Rotary Club of Honolulu

Hawaii Literacy’s Family Literacy Program is teaming up with the Sunrise Rotary Club of Honolulu to provide new books and read alouds for children in Kuhio Park Terrace and Mayor Wright Homes. On select Friday afternoons starting in February 2011 until May 2011, youth participants of the Family Libraries will be treated to festive story times by local rotarians to foster lifelong learning and love of literature. Rotarians will enhance the read-alouds with book giveaways to ensure maximum literacy engagement for every participant. In addition to the read alouds and book giveaways, children will also be invited to eat cookies and milk with rotarians and reflect on the story shared.

Milk + Bookies™ is a non-profit organization that teaches young children how great it feels to give back while celebrating the love of a good book.

By admin | Posted in Main Page | Comments (0)

Orientation to the Adult Literacy Program

The Orientation talks about the problems of illiteracy (in our communities, our country, and the world), and describes the Adult Literacy program; there is also an opportunity to ask questions. For those interested in becoming tutors with Hawaii Literacy, there is a 16-hour training program. (The Orientation is REQUIRED for those who will be attending the training.)

The training program discusses strategies that can be used in working with an adult on his/her basic reading and writing in a one-to-one situation; the trainees are given an opportunity to practice the strategies; the recommended books are discussed and demonstrated. Please call Hawaii Literacy at 537-6706 for further information and to sign up for the Orientation.

SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATIONS AND TRAININGS

ORIENTATIONS

Oct . 2, 2011 (Sun.) 1-3pm       Waipahu Civic Center, 94-275 Mokuola St. 

Nov. 5, 2011 (Sat.) 10-12 pm Aloha United Way Bldg., 200 N.Vineyard Blvd.

Dec. 4, 2011 (Sun.) 1-3pm     Island Pacific Academy, 909 Haumea St, Kapolei

TRAININGS

Oct. 9,16,23,Nov. 6, 2011(Sun) 1-5pm        Waipahu Civic Center,

                                                                                      94-275 Mokuola St.

Nov. 12,19,26,Dec. 10, 2011  (Sat.) 8:30-12:30  Aloha United Way Bldg.

                                                                                                   200 N. Vineyard Blvd.

 

By admin | Posted in Main Page | Comments (0)

Volunteers Needed – Adult Drop-In Center

When: 10am-12pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

Where: At Kaumakapili Church, 766 N. King Street
(view map)

Duties: Volunteers can teach ELL classes, serve as classroom assistants, or tutor students one-on-one. No experience necessary; basic training is provided.

If interested, please call Sam at 352-7797

 

By admin | Posted in Main Page | Comments (0)