Makana Pono: Employee Giving Program
Makana Pono Awardee Zenaida P.L. Selects Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ
Posted on August 1, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
May Makana Pono
Posted on June 4, 2021
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Joyce Alce served as a director of clinical service for nearly four years. She recently moved to the mainland, but she was selected to receive the Makana Pono award before she left.
April Makana Pono
Posted on May 3, 2021
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This month, the Makana Pono award flew over to Maui, where executive director Keoki Robello had the honor of designating $5,000 to a local nonprofit providing vital services in its community.
March Makana Pono
Posted on March 25, 2021
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For almost a decade, Mike Kuo, RN, has taken care of our Islands Hospice patients in the Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Palolo. Mike provides care for ohana who require a higher level of attention than can be given at home or a facility.
January Makana Pono
Posted on January 7, 2021
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As a veteran himself, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paul understands just how valuable nonprofits can be to help cut heroes and families cut through the red tape to obtain the benefits and resources owed. He selected DAV to receive his $5,000 Makana Pono contribution.
December Makana Pono
Posted on December 28, 2020
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For a child with a critical illness, making a wish come true can do so much more than lift spirits. Make-A-Wish Hawaii has granted thousands of wishes to Hawaii’s keiki over the years and our Makana Pono awardee has chosen to help direct her $5,000 donation to Make-A-Wish to bring more wishes to life.