Subaru Hawaii donates $5K to local nonprofit
Subaru Hawaii has donated $50,000 to local nonprofits across the state during its tenth annual “Share the Love Sales Event” campaign. For every car sold between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020, new Subaru Hawaii customers were able to designate $250 donated by Subaru Hawaii to one of the four charitable causes.
This year, Subaru Hawaii chose five local beneficiaries whose work represented one of their Love Promises, areas in which the brand is committed to making a difference in: pets, the environment, and caring for and helping people in need. As part of its Subaru Hawaii Loves The Earth Love Promise, Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) and Haleakala Conservancy on Maui were both chosen.
President and Chief Executive Officer of FHVNP Elizabeth Fein and Superintendent of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Rhonda Loh met with the Subaru Hawaii team at the Hilo-Big Isle Motors dealership on Jan. 13 to receive a donation of $5,000 from the Share the Love Event.
“We are humbled and honored to receive this significant donation from Subaru Hawaii,” said Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s CEO Elizabeth Fien. “This donation will greatly assist us with our mission supporting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and its educational programs, protection of endangered species, as well as cultural, natural resources.”
A total of five local nonprofits were chosen to be a part of the 2020 Share the Love Sales Event: Hawaii Meals on Wheels received $20,000; Oahu SPCA, $10,000; $10,000 to Make-A-Wish Hawaii and $10,000 to both National Parks. Over the past 10 years, Subaru Hawaii has donated over $290,000 to local nonprofits.
Nominations sought
for Champions for Children awards
A local nonprofit is looking to recognize community members that went above and beyond to serve Hawaii’s children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For its annual Champions for Children awards, Hawaii Children’s Action Network is seeking statewide nominations of people and organizations whose exceptional service made a significant difference for children and families in their community.
The event will recognize honorees in 11 categories, including: Innovator, Unsung Hero, Family-Friendly Employer, Health, Safety and Economic Security, Early Education, and K-12 Education.
“Over the past 10 months, we’ve seen the community step up in extraordinary ways for our keiki,” said Deborah Zysman, executive director. “From doctors to teachers to frontline workers, Hawaii residents have made an incredible impact. We’re so excited to honor their amazing contributions at this event.”
Nominations are free and open until Feb. 19. The Champions for Children event will be held virtually on April 7. Tickets to the event will be free, with a $25 suggested donation.
Nominations can be submitted at https://champions.hawaii-can.org.
