2012 Maui Youth Club Grant Program
$10,000 was raised for four Maui youth clubs as part of a campaign initiated by the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation. In an innovative way to choose recipients of the grant, the foundation gathered votes from attendees of the 2012 Maui Fair. HC&S employees volunteered their time to increase the community’s awareness of Maui’s youth centers as safe places to socialize and play, and to encourage fairgoers to vote for their favorite Maui youth club. Each vote directed a $10 donation from A&B and there were nearly 1,000 individuals who took part.
On Wednesday, November 14th, the grants were presented to:
- Kihei Youth Center
- Pa`ia Youth & Cultural Center
- Hana Youth Center
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui
Susun White, director of Pa’ia Youth and Cultural Center, is so grateful for the support and adds, “A&B have been good partners over the years. We’re so excited, the funds will be used to support the Malama Pono Project Venture Program- our youth leadership program.”
Executive Director of the Kihei Youth Center Lehuanani Huddleston-Hafoka adds that
It’s important to keep our keiki safe by providing a safe place for them to have fun. Parents need to direct their children away from the ditches, reservoirs, and dirt roads that service the agricultural lands. These places are used by equipment and machinery which can be dangerous for children — and adults.
Remember to look for the HC&S booth at the next Maui Fair so you can vote, directing a $10 donation from A&B to your favorite youth program!