Hilo, HI (Feb. 18, 2015) — A firm believer in helping our local community thrive, Ohana Fuels recently donated $4,815.51 to Family Programs Hawaii through its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” community giving program.

Contributions provided by Ohana Fuels will be used to support Hawaii Family Programs’ Project Visitation, a program that utilizes community volunteers to facilitate monthly visits for siblings who have been separated through the foster care system so they can stay connected.

“The mission of our Giving Program is to help meet the needs of the communities we serve by supporting non-profit organizations that improve overall quality of life,” said Kimo Haynes, president of Hawaii Petroleum, Inc. “Ohana Fuels proudly sponsors programs that enhance the vitality of our neighborhoods, celebrate our community’s success and support local charities.”

“We greatly appreciate the generosity of President Haynes and his Ohana Fuels and parent company Hawaii Petroleum for their contributions and support,” said Connie Sizemore, Development Director for Family Programs Hawaii. “In a testament of corporate and non-profit sectors partnering together, Ohana Fuels is able to help the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community.”

Family Programs Hawaii is a non-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families involved in the foster care system. Project Visitation, introduced to East Hawaii two years ago, has been making a significant impact on the lives of foster siblings placed in different homes by helping them maintain relationships through visits.

Ohana Fuels has four locations on Hawaii Island and eight on Maui. Ohana Fuels gasoline has been certified as TOP TIER™ to meet the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency recognized by six of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi. TOP TIER™ additives help clean your engine; optimize fuel economy; eliminate hesitation, stalling and rough idling; restore optimum performance; and reduce emissions.

A firm believer in helping our local community thrive, Ohana Fuels gifts Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. $4,746.34.  Contributions provided by Ohana Fuels will be used to support HIAC’s Caregiver Connection program, which supports community/family caregivers who care for elder and challenged adult loved ones. Contributions like these from Ohana Fuels, support families to be able to continue taking care of their loved ones at home.

“The mission of our Giving Program is to help meet the needs of the communities we serve by supporting nonprofit organizations that improve overall quality of life.  Ohana Fuels proudly sponsors programs that enhance the vitality of our neighborhoods, celebrate our community’s success, and support local charities”, said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum Inc.

We greatly appreciate the generosity of President Kimo Haynes and his HFN Ohana for their contributions and support. In a testament of corporate and non-profit sectors partnering together HFN Ohana is able to help the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community.

Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. is a non-profit agency serving kupuna and challenged adults and their families since 1976. Programs include the Hilo and Honomu Adult Day Centers and Caregiver Connection with Support Group and Caregiver Respite Days. This contribution will directly support our Caregiver Respite Days for one year. It provides an opportunity for family caregivers from the community at large, time to relax, get massages, engage with other caregivers and learn skills needed to care for their loved ones. Additionally it will provide tuition assistance for low income participants attending the day care program.

Ohana Fuels has four locations on Maui and four stations on Hawaii Island.  Ohana Fuels gasoline has been certified as TOP TIER™ to meet the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency recognized by six of the world’s top automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi. TOP TIER™ additives help clean your engine; optimize fuel economy; eliminate hesitation, stalling, and rough idling; restore optimum performance; and reduce emissions.

Submitted By:
Lizby Logsdon
Hawaii Island Adult Care
961-3747

Ohana Fuels Supports Hawaii Island Nonprofits!

Ohana Fuels donates a percentage of all fuel sales from April thru June, totaling over $4500 in donations to support Helping Hands Hawaii’s Hilo Office

HONOLULU – (August 12, 2014) – During the months of April thru June 2014, Helping Hands Hawaii’s Hilo office (HHH) was selected by Ohana Fuels (OF) to be the recipient of a portion of the proceeds from all fuel sales at their Hawaii island locations. In addition, OF made their station in Hilo available for a fundraiser car wash for each of the 3 months that HHH was their beneficiary. The total amount raised from all activities supported by OF, totaled over $5,000.

“The financial support and community awareness that the OF campaign created, will help us to continue to provide needed case management services to adults with serious mental illness, most of whom also struggle with poverty or homelessness. OF has shown a true desire to give back to the community and we are so grateful for their support” said Jan Harada, CEO of Helping Hands Hawaii.

Those with mental illness who also struggle with substance abuse and/or poverty and homelessness are often some of the most vulnerable in our communities. The case management work that is done for these individuals is about helping them to stabilize and work towards recovery and improvement of their overall quality of life (e.g. less hospitalizations, decrease in criminal activity/crime recidivism, financial stability, etc.).

About Helping Hands Hawaii

Helping Hands Hawaii was founded in 1974 and evolved from the Honolulu Council of Social Agencies’ Volunteer Placement Bureau in 1941. With a mission to connect individuals, families, and organizations with essential human and material resources, Helping Hands Hawaii continues today to provide a vital lifeline for our local community to help one another. Its numerous programs include the Bilingual Access Line, Community Clearinghouse, Ready to Learn, Adopt A Family, Emergency Assistance Program, Punawai Program, SNAP Outreach and Access to needed public benefits, Community-Based Case Management, Day Treatment/Intensive Outpatient services, Representative Payee services, and others. HHH’s programs represent a full continuum of care for its clients most of whom are struggling with poverty, homelessness, mental illness/substance abuse, or language access. Separately, these programs represent distinct areas of need. Together, they work in concert to help all of Hawaii realize its fullest potential in a rapidly evolving, increasingly global society. To learn more about HHH, please visit www.HelpingHandsHawaii.org.

(Hilo, HI)  May 7, 2014 – A firm believer in helping our local community thrive, Ohana Fuels gifts HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. $5,213.38.  Contributions provided by Ohana Fuels will be used to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness who may not otherwise be qualified to receive financial assistance from any other resource.  Without contributions like those from Ohana Fuels, some families could continue to struggle with homelessness for longer periods, as they may not have sufficient resources to pay for initial move-in costs like a rental security and/or utility deposit.

“The mission of our Giving Program is to help meet the needs of the communities we serve by supporting nonprofit organizations that improve overall quality of life.  Ohana Fuels proudly sponsors programs that enhance the vitality of our neighborhoods, celebrate our community’s success, and support local charities”, said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum Inc.

“We greatly appreciate the generosity of President Kimo Haynes and his HFN Ohana for their contributions and support.  It’s a true testament of corporate and non-profit sectors partnering together to help the most vulnerable families and individuals in our community,” said Brandee Menino, CEO of HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc.

HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. is a statewide non-profit faith based organization that provides opportunities for persons and families experiencing homelessness.  Programs include outreach, emergency shelter, transitional and affordable housing. We envision a world where those who face great challenges realize their value and self worth.

Ohana Fuels has four locations on Maui and four stations on the island of Hawaii.  Ohana Fuels gasoline has been certified as TOP TIER™ to meet the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency recognized by six of the world’s top automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi. TOP TIER™ additives help clean your engine; optimize fuel economy; eliminate hesitation, stalling, and rough idling; restore optimum performance; and reduce emissions.

Media Contact:
Brandee Menino
Chief Executive Officer
808-935-3050
bmenino@hopeserviceshawaii.org