Carper was nominated by Kona Paradise Club for her work with their transitional employment program. By offering the Kona Paradise Club three part-time positions, Carper has created opportunities for people living with mental illness to experience success in the workplace
Author appearing at Na Oli Books and Gifts
Nu Oli Books and Gifts hosts an afternoon with author Max Lucado and book signing with him from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Nu Oli Books and Gifts in the Kona International Market.
Lucado is an accomplished writer who has written best-selling books such as “In the grip of Grace,” “When God Whispers your name,” “It’s not about me” and “Come Thirsty.” His latest book is “Cure for the Common Life.”
The author serves as senior pastor of the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.
Carper is named ‘Outstanding Employer’
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness month, Judy Carper, human resource director of Huggo’s and Huggo’s on The Rocks, received an “Outstanding Employer” award from the Mental Health Association of Hawaii. The award recognizes an individual whose leadership in personnel and industry policies have positively affected the mental health community.
Carper was nominated by Kona Paradise Club for her work with their transitional employment program. By offering the Kona Paradise Club three part-time positions, Carper has created opportunities for people living with mental illness to experience success in the workplace and be respected members of society, according to the Mental Health Association of Hawaii.
