Aloha Harvest’s Oahu Composting Project
Aloha Harvest is the largest non-profit organization in Hawai‘i dedicated to food rescue and sustainability. Over the past 22 years Aloha Harvest has saved and redistributed over 30 million pounds of food. This year, GIFT will support Aloha Harvest’s O‘ahu Composting Project, which is focused on combating organic waste, currently making up over 1/3 of O‘ahu’s total waste. This program will partner with the City and County of Honolulu and other likeminded organizations to begin a large-scale composting program that takes in organic waste from Honolulu food markets and restaurants, compost them, and then distribute them into the community for reuse in a sustainable manner.
UVSC’s Keiki Warrior Project
Introducing GIFT22 beneficiary organization – UVSC (UVSC stands for Us vs Cancer) is dedicated to helping those who are fighting cancer. Through its efforts it can help provide support and resources to these individuals and their families.
The Keiki Warrior Project is a key program of UVSC that works to support the brave pediatric cancer warriors in Hawai‘i by providing direct financial support as these families battle cancer. Focusing on keiki who have been diagnosed with some of the most complex cancers who are also facing financial difficulties. Additionally, with its vast community network, the Keiki Warrior Project is able to provide a support community and sharing of knowledge for families that need to travel throughout the State and overseas for care. Currently 100% volunteer driven, UVSC and the Keiki Warrior Project are dedicated to helping those in need.
GIFT 2022 Beneficiary: IHS’ Hele2Work Program
Introducing our first GIFT 2022 Beneficiary: IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc.
GIFT will help to mobilize IHS’ Hele2Work program with vocational training via its food truck to produce local food and build a hospitality workforce.
Ahoy, ye zoom-afflicted scalawags! GIFT 2021 is setting sail! 🏴☠️
Our mast has been erected! Sirens & Seamen is our banner! And by Poseidon’s cantankerous crabs, we promise ye a night to forget! 😉
Buckle thy swashes! Press yer pillaging pantaloons! Festoon thy mermaid tails with fish candies and sea macaroni! 🧜♀️ By a billion blistering blue barnacles, commence yer costumery won’t ye?! ⚔️