2019 Honolulu Star Advertiser
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THURSDAY MAY 9, 2019 Today’s $1 edition helps local organization carry out key services, programs BY KYLE GALDEIRA SPECIAL REPORT FOR KEIKI DAY ver the past three decades, Keiki Day has helped Par- ents And Children Together (PACT) remain engrained O in the community — the “secret sauce” that helps the social services organization serve Hawaii’s communities and remain dedicated to providing a wide range of innovative and educational social services. Keiki Day has remained a highly anticipated and extremely important fundraising event since 1990, while also serving as a “friend-raising” opportunity that highlights the complicated issues facing families and youngsters in Hawaii. While the funds generated through Keiki Day are vital for one of Hawaii’s leading advocates for children, the awareness generated within the community through the annual event is priceless. The sales of this special Keiki Day edition of the Ho- nolulu Star-Advertiser directly benefi t PACT, a Hawaii-only family service agency established 51 years ago that assists more than 15,000 people annually. The annual Keiki Day event includes some of Hawaii’s nota- ble personalities — the likes of politicians, celebrities, athletes, coaches and business leaders — who donate their time to sell special editions of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for just $1 each. The papers are sold statewide, and copies of the newspaper will also be available in classrooms across the islands thanks to the generosity of sponsors and individual donors. PACT strives to provide Hawaii’s children with a peaceful and safe environment in which they can grow through 18 crucial programs in the fi elds of: early childhood education, domestic violence prevention and treatment, child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment, behavioral and mental health support, youth development, and economic and com- munity development. In addition to chronicling the day’s top news articles and features readers have come to rely on from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, each Keiki Day edition contains information and tips for parents, teachers and children such as original stories, artwork and poetry from students who entered the Keiki Day (From front, clockwise) Keiki Day Creativity Contest winners Shosei Ando, Emma Neuman, Desmond Maurer, Peyton Creativity Contest. Children from kindergarten through grade Tejada, Kianah Jincks, Kevin Kalani and Ailee Uyechi. 12 submitted responses related to this year’s theme of “Dare to TONY GRILLO PHOTO SEE KEIKI PAGE 4 2 / MAY 9, 2019 / The ‘friendraiser’ begins! Hosted by repeat supporter Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the kickoff launched Parents And Children Together Keiki Day with a BANG! Team representatives, who will be hawking Keiki Day special editions of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser with more than 1,500 volunteers from all over Oahu today, gathered at Romano’s Macaroni Grill to fuel up over a delicious brunch and get pepped up for Keiki Day. Dare to make Nalu Kam, an 11-year-old musician from Punahou School, performs on the ukulele for a difference the audience at the Keiki Day kickoff brunch. We believe that every child deserves to grow LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTO up in a peaceful, safe and vibrant community where dreams are attainable, not just aspira- tional. This year’s theme, “Dare to Dream,” is a challenge to Hawaii’s keiki to pursue their pas- sions and follow their dreams, propelling them forward to bright and exciting futures. BOARD OF At Parents And Children Together, we believe that DIRECTORS: zip codes do not determine success or limit potential. Through hard work, perseverance and the right support system, dreams really can and do come true. From our humble beginnings over 50 years ago as a single program in Kalihi, we have grown into a multi-faceted social services agency, helping over 15,000 individuals and families annually in Hawaii’s most vulnerable Mihoko Ito, Lui Faleafi ne JR. Cappy Fasi and impoverished communities. Chair We have witnessed fi rst-hand the challenges faced by poverty-stricken Patricia Kim families and the devastating effects they have, especially on our keiki. By ad- John Whalen, Anne Lopez Vice-Chair dressing its root causes, we are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty Pomai Moniz that has plagued so many generations, affording local families the means to Mike Moses, Nicole Rino live and not just barely survive. Secretary Dave Shibata More than a fundraiser, this year’s Keiki Day is a celebration of Hawaii’s Kelly Ueoka children and a reminder of the vital role that our community plays in ensur- Wade Kodama, ing that keiki have every opportunity to fulfi ll their dreams. Treasurer Shaun Ushijima Teresa Vast We hope you are inspired by the original artwork and stories in this edi- tion that feature the talented work of local students as they self-refl ect and Dana-Ann Takushi, Craig Warren express their goals and highest aspirations. Past Chair I would like to thank the many community organizations, local businesses and individuals for supporting Keiki Day, allowing Parents And Children Together to do its best work for Hawaii families. By cultivating a network of critical relationships that matter most in a child’s life, we are able to provide valuable tools and resources for keiki to achieve anything possible and TITLE SPONSOR MAHALO realize their greatest of dreams. Bank of Hawaii Foundation TO OUR Mahalo, INSERT SPONSOR SPONSORS Ryan Kusumoto Atlas Insurance Agency President & CEO, Parents And Children Together APRON SPONSORS Jamba Juice Hawaii Jack in the Box Hawaii RALLY HOST Romano’s Macaroni Grill PLATINUM NEWSPAPER SPONSORS First Insurance Company of Hawaii HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union 2019 GOLD SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SPONSORS Coldwell Banker Pacifi c Properties MAHALO TO eHana First Hawaiian Bank Aloha Gas Governor David Ige The Gentry Companies Altres First Lady Dawn Ige American Savings Bank iHeartRadio SILVER SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SPONSORS Atlas Insurance Iolani School Cameron Chemical Corporation Norman Aweau iQ 360 Bank of Hawaii Junior Hawaiian Telcom Better Homes and Gardens Real Kauai Mayor Kleintop & Luria LLP Estate Advantage Realty Derek Kawakami Ushijima Architects Mayor Kirk Caldwell Representive Jarrett Zephyr Insurance Co. Inc. Carlsmith Ball Keohokalole City and County KHON BRONZE SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SPONSORS of Honolulu Hawaii Mayor AlohaGraphics Inc. Coldwell Banker Harry Kim Bishop & Co. Inc. Pacifi c Properties KONG Radio Coates Frey Tanimoto & Gibson, Representative KTA Super Stores Family Law Lawyers Ty Cullen Kukui Grove Shopping Center Cappy Fasi Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz KumabeHR Kim Gould Department of Lisa Kitagawa Education Hawai Dental Service Ikaika Marzo Downtown Exchange Hawaii Federal Credit Union Representative Scot Matayoshi DTRIC Insurance HFS Federal Credit Union MidWeek Marilou Duldulao Music For Life Holliday Orthodontics Representative Foundation Ryan Kusumoto Stacelynn Eli N&K CPAs Inc. James Nakano and Mihoko Ito Senator Kurt Fevella New West Broadcast Charles and Suzanne Nakoa First Insurance Ohana Broadcast Pacifi c Panel Cleaners Company of Hawaii Ltd. Pearlridge Center Pure Joy Day Spa FM 97 Pure Joy Day Spa Schofi eld Federal Credit Union Lieutenant Governor Queen Kaahumanu Josh Green David and Carol Shibata Center Good Will, Cooperation, Service RSC Music Hawaii Hugh O’Reilly and Norma Spierings (GCS) Sacred Hearts Academy Nari and Margaret Takahashi Representative Troy Hashimoto Salem Media Hawaii Association of Independent SPECIAL MAHALO TO Schools Sig Zane Sport Stan LLC Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) Summit Media Sara Izen Hawaii News Now Starbucks Trisha Kajimura Hawaii Tribune Herald Ari TenCate Dawn Kurisu Hawaiian Telcom HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union The Garden Island Carol Matsunaga Newspaper Holliday Orthodontics Ben Naki University of Hawaii Honolulu Fire Tina Porras-Jones Athletics & Coaches Department Nathan Ursua Lisa Uyesato Honolulu Maui Mayor Michael P. Victorino Teresa Vast Star-Advertiser Walmart John Whalen Horita Realty LLC West Hawaii Today Marie Vorsino ... And our friends in the broadcast media for their public service support. / MAY 9, 2019 / 3 CRAIG KOJIMA PHOTOS Kahauiki Village Preschool Offers Fresh Start for Families oo many families in Hawaii are Kahauiki Village in January of 2018. hauiki Village Infant/Toddler Center for the cause of families who have nowhere struggling financially and are Soon after the opening of the village, children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and else to turn. T forced to make impossible choices. Parents And Children Together worked the Preschool Center for children ages Parents And Children Together is Rent, grocery bills and childcare are ex- with Kahauiki developers to address 3 to 5 years, a project that Kahauiki one of six providers bringing federal pensive, among the highest in the nation. one key element for resident families: organizers say is critical to the success Head Start support into the state for Factor in layoffs or steep medical bills an affordable preschool option for keiki of the affordable housing community. early childhood education each year. and families can unexpectedly find them- 5 years old and younger. With the new centers, just steps away The comprehensive program applies a selves with depleted savings accounts Modeled after Head Start and Early Head from the Kahauiki homes, children now proven holistic approach to promote and no roof over their heads. Start, Parents And Children Together’s have a place to go during the day while school readiness. Businessman Duane Kurisu recog- early childhood