On Saturday, June 4th, 2016 Ohana100 awarded Orleans Outreach Center in Jefferson County with 200 new books to gift to the children they service in the community. The center has been operating since 1989 and functions as a food pantry and clothing room. It is solely managed by volunteers. KDWT Ambassadors Catherine Mattson and Amelia Lovell helped to deliver books.
KDWT WNY made posters, cards and flowers for our veterans and remembered those who sacrificed their lives. Personal stars were made to honor veterans and to also to remember those lost. Members also attended the Clarence Memorial Day Parade and showed the Veterans how much they care.
On the morning of Saturday, April 23rd KDWT ambassadors cleaned up Houghton Park as part of Earth Day project. This annual Spring Shoreline Sweep was coordinated by Buffalo Niagara River Keepers program. The team worked very hard and did a great job in clearing the area. GO! GREEN
On Wednesday, April 20th KDWT Ambassadors helped to distribute over 500 books for the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Mommy & Baby Expo and for the children born at the hospital. The volunteers were treated to a tour of the newly renovated Maternity and Lactation Unit. The dedicated and caring staff works hard to make sure that each mother and child have a comfortable and nurturing experience. Ohana100 is appreciative of this partnership and especially being able to help a mother and child get an early head start on reading. GO! READ MT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
On Saturday, April 9th KDWT West Oahu did some spring cleaning and baked goods. They coordinated a garage sale to raise funds for the purchase books for kids in need.
KDWT Ambassador Catherine helped to distribute books and shared the joy of reading with her new friend Barbara. Filled with excitement, Barbara said that Corduroy was her favorite book and she was very happy that the book was in both Spanish and English.
On Saturday, February 20th Seniors at Kapuna Wai Ola Nursing Home were entertained by KWDT members who sang and danced for the seniors. They also made valentine cards to let the seniors know that they care.
KDWT West Oahu Ambassadors is represented of children living in the Ewa Community, making a difference in their community. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK KDWT WEST OAHU!!!!
KDWT WNY Ambassadors opened their hearts to seniors and celebrated Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year for the second year in a row. On February 16th, KDWT met up with over 40 seniors at Heathwood Assisted Living Center. The seniors had a mini concert with KDWT's very own violinist, guitarist, pianist and singer. Cupcakes, valentine cards and faux fire crackers were shared with them as well.
Then it was off to Amherst Senior Center on February 18th where seniors were treated to another concert and Karaoke entertainment. Seniors were clapping and singing along with the kids. It was a lot of fun!
This was the holiday season of giving. In early Fall (October) KDWT Ambassadors started a recycling campaign by delivering flyers in the community. They collected newspapers and old rags for the Erie County SPCA, as well gently used books that will help to build libraries and benefit those in need. KDWT delivered all recyclable goods to the SPCA on December 6th.
KDWT Ambassador Catherine traveled south (2 hours) to Olean for the final distribution of the week. The YMCA of the Twin Tiers kids will benefit from the 1,480 gently used books and 223 new books for the preschoolers. Thank you to GS Troop 3128 for working hard to collected books in your community to benefit Olean Kids and Thank you to KDWT for raising funds for new books. Keep up the great work! YOU ROCK!
The YMCA services Olean Schools (East View EL, Washington West EL, Allegany-Limestone EL) in Cattaraugus and Wellsville Central Schools in Allegany counties. GO! READ Twin Tier YMCA
Ohana100 traveled south to Olean for the final distribution of the week. The YMCA of the Twin Tiers kids benefited from the 1,480 gently used books and 223 new books for the preschoolers. The YMCA services Olean Schools (East View EL, Washington West EL, Allegany-Limestone EL) in Cattaraugus and Wellsville Central Schools in Allegany counties. GO! READ Twin Tier YMCA
KDWT Ambassadors collected over 500 gently used books to help build libraries throughout WNY. It's also KDWT's second year adopting a family through the Clarence Food Pantry. Thanks to Jim Owens for helping us bring the Joy of the Holiday Season to families in need. And finally, KDWT celebrated the year making ornaments, decorating cookies, watching a holiday movie and enjoyed each others company! Thanks to all our family, friends and neighbors who helped to support our efforts in the community this year!!!
KDWT participated in the annual GenerationOn Joy Maker Project.
Monkey See Monkey Do hosted the 1st WNY Children's Book Expo in WNY, spearheaded by Kim Krug & Kathleen Skoog, and supported by their MSMD "Amazing" Staff". The event featured over 30 children authors and wonderful activities for all to enjoy. KDWT Volunteers helped to donated 1,100 books and KDWT Ambassadors helped to promote literacy and kids who attended this event were able to receive a free book. Thank you MSMD for hosting an amazing event!!!! We look forward to next year!!!! GO! READ MSMD
On Wednesday, November 11th KDWT Ambassadors attended a Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary 838 of Clarence (established in 10/1947). The event was held at the Clarence Town House. We were greeted by our dear friend and WWII Combat Veteran Mr. Harold Enstice and wife Rosemary. It was a special day honoring Veterans and remembering Clarence residents who lost their lives as well those who are missing. To honor and pay tribute to our Veterans, KDWT made special cupcakes and cards for all veterans.
On Saturday, September 26th Ohana100 volunteers from the Senior Center and KDWT promoted literacy at the Clarence Hollow Scarecrow Festival in Clarence, NY. Kids who presented their summer reading log or participated in the pumpkin decorating contest received a free book. Kids who presented their summer reading log or participated in the pumpkin decorating contest received a free book. Thank you to all who participated!
KDWT Ambassadors donated new and gently used books to help start the VIVE LA CASA's Library. VIVE LA CASA is a refugee center in Buffalo, NY.
Ohana100 honors KDWT AMBASSADORS for their service in the Western New York communities on June 14th. Since 2013, KDWT has completed over 36 service projects, completed over 360 cumulative service hours, donated over 1,200 gently used books, distributed over 1,200 new books, donated shoes and socks abroad, provided support and companionship to Senior Citizens, jump-started a refugee center library, honored active military and veterans & SO MUCH MORE!!! We are so proud of you! AMAZING WORK KDWT Ambassadors!!!!!!! Continue to Make A Difference in the communities you serve!!!
KDWT shares the joy of giving by supporting community organizations with gifts, celebrating national holidays and special events like Flag Day, Mother’s or Father’s Day.
KDWT Ambassadors celebrated Flag Day and also adopted an active duty unit who is currently deployed overseas. KDWT had a candy exchange during National Candy Month in June, where members shared their favorite candy and they also collected candies and shipped them to Unit 61239. In June, KDWT ambassadors celebrated Father’s Day by preparing cards and special notes. They also made special key chains for dad!
KDWT ambassadors read books to kids as part of giving stories to kids at the children's hospital. A DVD was presented to the Women's & Children's Hospital of Buffalo for the kids who are not able to connect with the general public.
As part of the Ohana100 GO! READ project, KDWT Ambassadors distributed over 1,400 books to programs in WNY servicing children in need during the month of June 2015. Recipients of the Spring BOOK GIVING were
Family Help Center, Family Justice Center, Mrs. Strauss Class @ Harris Hill Elementary, New York State School For The Blind, Niagara County Head Start Program* (*North Tonawanda, Donovan, DiFrancesco, Newfane & Lockport Centers), Orchard Park Recreation Center, Orleans Outreach Program, Vive La Casa- Jericho Road, Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. KDWT members were fortunate to designate six organizations that do meaningful things to help support children in our community. Great Job KDWT Ambassadors!
KDWT Celebrates Valentines Day by visiting seniors during the month of February.
KDWT members visited 20 seniors at the Amherst Senior Center to celebrate Valentine's Day in 2015. They sang along with the Karaoke, played their musical instruments and distributed special personalized Valentine cards and cupcakes. It was a very special moment for one particular senior who expressed a lot of emotion and wanted a hug from the members. Thank you to Ms. Karen, Mr. Matt and the center staff for allowing us this opportunity to spend time with your seniors
KUNG HEI FAT CHOY!!!! KDWT Ambassadors celebrated Chines New Year with 30 seniors at the Heathwood Assisted Living Center. They played Chinese Bingo, sang along with seniors and played their musical instruments. The seniors also had the opportunity to pop their own faux firecracker. The kids shared their valentine cards and cupcakes to. It was a very special day for everyone!
