Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program
Danelle K. selects American Cancer Society Hope Lodge for Makana Pono Donation
Posted on June 27, 2025
The Hope Lodge provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel far from home for outpatient treatment. This mission resonated with Danelle, who has supported the organization for about three years.
CNA Annie S. Chooses Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Makana Pono Donation
Posted on April 23, 2025
Annie, who has been with Islands Hospice for nine years, selected Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children to receive the $5,000 donation. Annie chose the hospital because of its deep commitment for Hawaiʻi's youngest and most vulnerable patients–a cause close to her heart.
Makana Pono Awardee Tram I. Selects Lahaina Community Land Trust
Posted on December 5, 2024
Formed in response to the devastation caused by the Maui wildfire, the trust provides a community-based alternative for landowners considering selling their land, ensuring that properties remain within the community and serve the best interests of its residents.
Makana Pono Awardee Donna S. Selects CatFriends
Posted on August 29, 2024
Donna S. has worked at Islands Hospice for nine months as a Volunteer Coordinator, where she recruits, trains, and oversees all volunteers, both in the office and those who support our patients and their families.
Makana Pono Awardee Pauahi R. Selects Grace Church Maui
Posted on April 29, 2024
Pauahi has been part of the Islands Hospice Maui team for over five years as a community liaison, providing outstanding support and resources to patients and their families during their transition to end-of-life care.
Makana Pono Awardee Zenaida P.L. Selects Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ
Posted on August 1, 2023
A member of CDCC for more than 50 years, Zenaida says she was drawn to the church's strong community service focus and the loving family atmosphere created by its kind, caring, and compassionate members.
Paul N. selects Metro Christian Church for Makana Pono
Posted on April 28, 2023
Through its outreach ministry, Metro Christian Church has made a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and families in Hawaii.
Celebrating our March Makana Pono Awardee
Posted on April 4, 2023
Mana Mele serves thousands of charter and immersion school students across 20 partner schools on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Kauai.
Meet our February Makana Pono Organization
Posted on February 25, 2023
Since 1947, CCH has served the people of Hawaii, regardless of their faith or culture, with a wide range of social services.
Jennifer L. selects Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMoW) to receive Makana Pono gift
Posted on February 1, 2023
As our first Makana Pono awardee of 2023, Jennifer has selected Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMoW) to receive a $5,000 contribution.
Caring for Creatures Great and Small
Posted on January 18, 2023
Claudia F, LPN, DCSA, believes strongly in caring for all creatures great and small. As our November Makana Pono awardee, she selected a nonprofit working to ensure the safety and well being of cats and kittens on Oahu.
Makana Pono awardee Carly R. selects LGBTQ+ sports league
Posted on October 7, 2022
Founded in 2013, the nonprofit organization that promotes diversity in sports and aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can participate in a competitie and friendly team sport, develop a social support system, and build lifelong friendships.
Annoucing our August Makana Pono Awardee
Posted on August 8, 2022
“My heart sank, and I quickly headed to Kapiolani Hospital. When I arrived, Carmyne’s mom was in the PICU waiting room sitting in a corner wrapped up in a blanket. She was there all alone as her husband was away on military duty..."
Cess T. of Islands Hospice selects Shelter of Widsom for Makana Pono
Posted on July 2, 2022
This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Cesaria (Cess) T., a certified nursing assistant at our Honolulu office. Cesaria is in her tenth year as an Islands Hospice team member, providing personal care and comfort to patients.
Islands Hospice CNA Karey DeMello named May Makana Pono Awardee
Posted on June 8, 2022
Kary DeMello has worked with Islands Hospice for nine years, providing compassionate personal care to patients and support to their families. Often out on the westside, Kary lends a listening ear and offers helpful tips and techniques when needed to make personal care go as smoothly as possible. “Keeping our patients comfortable and happy is truly important.”
Makana Pono Awardee Melenia Resurreccion Selects River of Life
Posted on May 19, 2022
This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Melenia Resurreccion, a Hospice Aide in Team Blessing.
Presenting our March Makana Pono Award
Posted on April 6, 2022
This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Grace Galapon, a certified nursing assistant at our Honolulu office. Grace is in her ninth year as an Islands Hospice team member, providing personal care and assistance for daily living activities (ADL care) to terminally ill patients
February Makana Pono Awardee Violeta Baldado Selects Shriners Hospital
Posted on March 1, 2022
For this month’s Makana Pono award, we are pleased to recognize a long-time employee of Islands Hospice, Violeta Baldado. Violeta has been a part of our team for almost ten years and works as a hospice aide in the IPU at our Honolulu office.
December Makana Pono
Posted on December 30, 2021
As the December Makana Pono awardee, Mark directed a $5,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Hawaii to support funding life-changing wishes for keiki with critical illnesses.
November Makana Pono
Posted on November 23, 2021
November Makana Pono awardee Dane Marcouiller directed his $5,000 donation to Susan G. Komen Hawaii, an organization helping families in our community affected by breast cancer.
October Makana Pono
Posted on October 28, 2021
Our October Makana Pono awardee, Lurline Liu, directed her $5,000 award to help support Hawaii’s kupuna.
September Makana Pono
Posted on October 5, 2021
September Makana Pono awardee Kelly Kawasaki selected the ‘Ohana Fund of Pali Momi Foundation, which supports patients in need of financial assistance for medication, medical equipment and transportation.
August Makana Pono
Posted on September 1, 2021
Kelci Schedler has been an RN case manager for Islands Hospice West Oahu for the past four years. Always leading by example, Kelci’s compassion carries over from her work as an RN to the community and was selected to receive the August Makana Pono award. She directed her $5,000 donation to Ma Ke Alo o (MKAO), an organization she has been involved with over the past three years as the lead for its Kakaako Kupuna initiative.
July Makana Pono
Posted on July 29, 2021
Stacie McCabe was nominated by her Islands Hospice colleagues as the July Makana Pono awardee. She directed her $5,000 award to the R.A.M. program at Windward Baptist Church. The R.A.M. program was created in 2005 to help those struggling with addictions, especially crystal methamphetamine, through the power of faith. Islands Hospice is pleased to support the R.A.M program and recognize the work of Windward Baptist Church is doing to care for members of our community who are working towards healing.
June Makana Pono
Posted on June 28, 2021
Maribel Korman is a social worker for our town office, and in just 10 months of working at Islands Hospice, she has become a valuable member of our team. She was nominated by colleagues to receive June’s Makana Pono award and directed her donation to Abundant Grace.