About The Lokahi Giving Project

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About LOKAHI

Na Wahine O Lokahi - Trini Kaopuiki, Mariellen Jones, and Tannya Joaquin
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Mission Statement

The Lokahi Giving Project provides people with opportunities to relieve the burden of struggling individuals and families, especially the the working 'gap group', through donations of goods, cash equivalents, enriching experiences, and advocacy.

The Lokahi Giving 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.

Since being established in 1985 by newscaster Leslie Wilcox and Social Services Director MariEllen Jones, Lokahi has helped Hawai`i's struggling families by providing them with life's basic necessities, year round emergency assistance, and brighter holiday seasons.

Lokahi lends a helping hand to those who face a life crisis or emergency situation beyond their control. It not only assists the poorest of the poor, but also the struggling gap group not qualified for assistance by any other programs.

Lokahi works hand in hand with over 125 nonprofit agencies, social service agencies, shelters, group homes, and hospitals helping the most deserving families and individuals.

Keiki O Ka `Aina has been working closely with Lokahi for several years and is committed to supporting the vision and goals of Lokahi through Keiki O Ka ?Aina's efforts to build strong communities by building strong families.

Emergency Assistance Program Year round Lokahi provides families with financial assistance for medical bills, utilities, housing costs, and other necessary expenses when they are met with an unforeseen crisis.

Lokahi Adopt A Family Program We match a wide range of individual donors as well as social groups, businesses, and schools who wish to share the Lokahi spirit with families or seniors who really need some holiday cheer and basic necessities. Non-profits, group homes, shelters and hospitals refer their most deserving clients to participate in this program. Everyone can find away that meets their resources and desire to help.