2017 HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR KEIKI'S

HONOLULU, HAWAII. Ohana100 Ambassadors were able to spread the joy of giving this holiday with special books for their students.  Volunteers read with children on the north side of the island in Kaneohe and Waimanalo. They read with children the central areas of Wahiawa, Kunia, Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, west in Ewa and Nanakuli, and also many programs in Honolulu.  See the joy of giving throughout the Island of Oahu. GO ! READ

Volunteers gathered for the Annual Family Volunteer Day event to help process and distribute books to children. Mahalo to all our dedicated volunteers!  Thank you for taking time out of your schedule and for making things happen for Hawaii’s Keiki!

 

Ohana 100 and HCAP Head Start Work Together to Build Champions for Reading

HCAP WEEKLY August 2016

MAKING A DIFFERENCE DAY

Ohana100 volunteers celebrated MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY on Saturday, October 28th at several libraries (Waianae, Kapolei, Waipahu, Salt Lake/Moanaloa, Liliha and Waimanalo), around the Island of Oahu.  

 

Volunteers read with the children and engaged in arts of craft activities.  At the end of the activity each child received a free new book!  Mahalo to participating libraries for allowing Ohana100 volunteers time and space engage families and their children. GO READ

 

Celebrating NATIONAL LITERACY MONTH

Kicking off the new school year and celebrating National Literacy month, Ohana100 President David Mattson distributed books to kids at Pauoa and Pohakea Elementary Schools.  Volunteer Sandy joined him at Pauoa where she read with the kindergarteners. 

He was joined by volunteers Gabrielle and Adam who read with Head Start children and kindergarteners and Pa Akaka who helped with the distribution of books.  Also, students showered Pa Akaka with handmade lei's to celebrate his 93rd birthday!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY PA!
GO! READ PAUOA & POHAKEA!!!!

KDWT Gives Big This Summer

HONOLULU, HAWAII. Ohana100 youth volunteers (KDWT) participated in a week long of activities at the 1st Summer Service Camp. They planned and organized activities, as well serviced community programs, earning up to 30 hours.

In preparation for community outreach, KDWT visited the State Library.  They searched for books to read and practiced reading the stories.  They visited the State Capitol and had lunch on the lawn of Iolani Palace, learned about this historical site. 

Featured guest speaker talked about the importance of public speaking and Ms. Karen who talked about props for the stories they read.  The volunteers also learned how to sew a pillow case, all for Maui kids. They made 40 Aloha Pillows cases and stamped 1,000 new books.   

Our youth leaders also read to and distributed books to 120 preschoolers at Seagulls Preschool in Honolulu, to women and children of the Salvation Army Nursery program and to the Diamond Head preschool kids. 

Thank you to Pa Akaka, Ms. Karen, Ms. Lacy,  Pop Mattson and Ms. Lorraine for your support and helping out with our week long program.  Thank you to Watanabe Florist and Akaka/Mattson Family for donating flowers.

Congratulations to all KDWT Ambassadors for doing an Outstanding job in serving our community!!!!!!!! 

Making A Difference! Making It Count! & Making Things Happen!

HONOLULU, HAWAII. Ohana100 volunteers had a busy school year reading to several programs around the Island of Oahu.  It was all about getting the children excited about reading a book.  To end another year ends, they were able to gift each child with a book to take home for the summer!  GOOD LUCK AND FAREWELL to all graduating students!!!! WE WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST!   MAHALO TO OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS FOR BEING THERE EVERY MONTH WITH A WONDERFUL STORY TO READ!  YOU TRULY ARE MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!

ABOVE: Sandra read with Heeia HS Pauoa EL HS and K students. This  BELOW: Lacy read with Palolo EL K and 1st graders.

ABOVE:  Lois Read to Wahiawa, Salt Lake, Kipapa and Kaala HS.   BELOW: Ava read to Aiea HS kids.

ABOVE: Tammy read with kids at RMH, HUGS, Fisher House, UMC HS, Kunia and Nanakuli HS. Below: Rose read with Lanakila HS kids. She also read to kids at Puuhale HS, Dole HS and Diamond Head Preschool. 

ABOVE: Ben Parker (above), Jefferson kids met with Kawika every month.  BELOW: Lauren read with Kainalu HS and Waimanalo EL K students.  Kathy read with kids at Kailua HS, Maunawili HS and Enchanted Lakes HS.

TAG TEAMS- ABOVE: Dulce and Anya read with Kids at Kaimiloa HS, Pohakea HS and Mililani EL K kids.   BELOW: Lois & Tammy read with Wahiawa UMC HS and seniors at UMC.  Rose read with Tammy at Head Start Home School kids at Waikiki Aquarium.

Celebrating Earth Day with HUGS

Volunteers celebrated Earth Day with HUGS children in Kapolei.  Earth and Environment was the theme for all activities  Tammy read with young children, Liz coordinated the youth Trivia Challenge and Len provided each child with their very own watermelon seed packet to take home and care for.  The children were also treated with the WONDERFUL WORM PUDDING!!! So ONO!!!!  It was a fun and educational evening.  Thank you Audrey for the opportunity to visit with the kids. GO! READ HUGS

  

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

During the Month of March, Ohana100 volunteers read to programs around the island of Oahu.  Ms. Sandra read to 1st graders at Mokapu Elementary at Kaneohe Marine Corp Base.  She always brings the characters in her stories to life.  In Honolulu,  Aunty Rose read to kids at Lanakila Head Start.  Oh! What a Wonderful day it was to sing Happy Birthday!  These are just a few of our volunteers who are making a big difference in the lives of Hawaii's kids every month.  GO! READ

GO! READ Ewa EL

On Wednesday, January 11th, Seven of Ohana100 Ambassadors read and distributed books to over 300 kids in Grades K and 1 at Ewa Elementary School.  It was a great way to kick off the new year.  Students and staff presented each volunteer with a warm aloha and a flower lei.  Thank You Ms. Melody for coordinating this day.  GO! READ Ewa EL