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Category Archives: Past Events

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 makeĀ 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 raisedĀ funds to help continue our Adult and Family Literacy programs through the [...]

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pau Hana Block party at Murphy’s Bar & Grill

Our 3rd annual Pau Hana Block Party at Murphy’s Bar & Grill promises to be the best yet! Single ticket ($30) includes admission, 2 sliders, a side of crispy rings, and 2 drinks of your choice: beer, house wine, or soft drink. Our Two Ticket deal ($55) offers the same for 2 people, with a [...]

Red, White & Brew

Mahalo nui loa to our lead sponsor Hawaiian Telcom, all our sponsors and donors, Executive Women International, and the distibutors and retailers who so generously showcased their holdiay selections at Red, White & Brew. The evening was a terrific success, and we hope all who attended enjoyed themselves. Mahalo nui for your support! Please click [...]

2nd Annual Pau Hana Block Party Raises Thousands for Youth and Family Literacy Programs

Mahalo to Hawaiian Telcom, our lead event sponsor, and to Murphy’s Bar & Grill, for generously hosting this fun annual fundraiser, and to all who came out to the Block Party to support our life-changing literacy programs. We depend on and appreciate your support!

Hawaii Literacy raises funds for Family Literacy Program at the 5th Annual Hunger Walk

On Saturday, August 29, Staff and volunteers joined the Hawaii Foodbank for the 5th Annual Hunger Walk at the Honolulu Civic Center. Each year, the one mile walk raises funds for the Hawaii Foodbank that provide healthy snacks after-school each day for nearly 450 children at the Family Literacy Libraries in Mayor Wright Housing and [...]

Volunteer Appreciation Evening, April 19, 2009

On April 19, 2009, we held a very successful and enjoyable Volunteer Recognition Evening. There was good conversation and socialization, an opportunity to recognize and thank our committed volunteers, and good food. Volunteers were recognized and thanked in our three programs that utilize volunteers – Family Literacy, the Adult Drop-in Center, and Adult Literacy. We [...]

Thank You Barnes & Noble, BJ Penn, MMA Hawaii Magazine, and 7 Volunteers

Thank you to Barnes & Noble-Ala Moana, MMA Hawaii Magazine, BJ Penn, and the 7 volunteers who helped us in a fundraising event for Hawaii Literacy on June 28 at Ala Moana Shopping Mall. The children were super excited about meeting a local athlete and had a great time combing the children’s book section. A [...]