The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui, one of the flagship events of the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii, is the most recent beneficiary from the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at Keopuolani Park in Kahului.

Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations serving the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. During the months of January through March 2022 a portion of all gasoline sales at Ohana Fuels locations on Maui were donated to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui. Together with a car wash held in March led by the Maui Walk volunteer committee, the partnership with Ohana Fuels generated over $7,500 for the Walk.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui as the latest ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ beneficiary,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “We value the exceptional work the Alzheimer’s Association does to help our local Ohana and look forward to participating in the Walk this October. We look forward to offering continued support in the community through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program.” For more information please visit ohanafuels.com.

“We are extremely grateful to Ohana Fuels for their generosity and commitment to supporting our local community. This donation will help the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii Chapter provide free education and support services to families and individuals on Maui impacted by this devastating disease,” said Scott Corderman, 2022 Chair for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Maui.

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The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia^®. For more information, visit alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Maui Food Bank was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels “Fuel up. Do good.” Community Giving Program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the local community’s needs and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at their stations in that community. The total donation given to Maui Food Bank from Ohana Fuels will provide over 20,000 meals to people who are at risk of going hungry.

Maui Food Bank is Maui County’s primary safety net for those who are food insecure. The food bank serves over 12,000 people per month who need hunger relief. “Mahalo to Ohana Fuels for the generosity they have extended to Maui Food Bank and for their commitment to helping the hungry in our island Ohana,” said Marlene Rice, Development Director of Maui Food Bank.

“At Ohana Fuels, we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our “Fuel up. Do good.” Community Giving Program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. We value the exceptional work these nonprofits do to help local residents, and we look forward to supporting our communities through our “Fuel up. Do good.” program.

Project Hawai’i, Inc. was the most recent beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel up. Do Good”  Community Giving Program. We are pleased to announce we received $5,409.63 from the  portion of gasoline sales on Maui Island. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit  organizations serving the needs of our local communities every quarter. Due to covid this  year the car washes were a virtual event and raised $1,108.00 from the community  who volunteered to make this a success regardless of the circumstances. We are honored to have raised a total of $6,517.63 with this amazing partnership. Without opportunities like these,  our homeless children would not have the benefit of emergency outreach needs. 

Project Hawai’i, supported solely by public donations, strives to provide a sense of stability  to our homeless youth by providing holiday events, school support, educational, recreational  and wellness training, as well as monthly outreach. Partnerships like these allow us to continue our efforts to help homeless children succeed all year long. We had an amazing time  over the 3 month long program bringing volunteers together at virtual carwashes and making fun  social media videos all while raising the funds needed to change lives. Bringing community  together in these uncertain times are truly important and Ohana Fuels has made this happen. To learn more about Project Hawai’i, please visit us on social media or our website  www.HelptheHomelessKeiki.org 

Mahalo to Ohana Fuel once again for creating this wonderful  give back program along with providing competitively priced, quality fuel at a safe, clean and  convenient locations. With 8 locations across Maui that are certified as a top tier fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel  efficiency. Parent company Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making positive contributions to the communities where Ohana Fuels operates, creating opportunity for the local residents to support community impact with every tank of gas purchased.  

Maui AIDS Foundation provides critical resources that promote the health and well-being of the members of Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. The services that they provide help keep the community healthy as a whole by offering both preventative services and opportunities for testing, counseling, and referral services for those who are concerned about their health.

For those in the community who are living with HIV/AIDS, Maui AIDS Foundation provides a wealth of programs for those with barriers to assistance. Not only do they offer medical health services and support, they also provide dental health service linkage, assistance with applying for and navigating insurance, and case managers help each individal access an appropriate HIV doctor and HIV medicines. In addition to these health services, they offer an on-site food pantry, housing assistance, and more for their clients.

Maui AIDS Foundation also offers counseling, social activities, support groups, and other positive community elements to support those in the LGBTQ community, giving a safe space to some of the community’s most vulnerable members including teenagers who need social and emotional support. 

Thanks to the assistance from Ohana Fuels, Maui AIDS Foundation is able to continue offering its critical community work at no-cost to community members during the pandemic, as the need grows and funds continue to be limited.

“The need for services has increased with the added stresses of the pandemic over the past several months. The donation from Ohana Fuels will play an integral role in making services accessible at no cost and will allow at-risk community members to feel the compassion and support they need. MAF extends great gratitude to Ohana Fuels for this support and the profound impact this donation will have on our local community.”

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Maui United Way is working to address Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of education, income sustainability, and health. Maui United Way has a goal to bring people, organizations, and the community together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward.

Some of Maui United Way’s direct assistance programs during the pandemic include utility bill assistance and emergency rental assistance. Non-pandemic programs include a holiday toy drive and a school supply drive, as well as information and referral services, and an emergency food and shelter program.

Maui United Way looks forward to rounding the corner of the pandemic crisis. The support that the Hawaii Petroleum donation brings will help provide a hand up to those needing it most, as well as  a safety net to ensure Maui County’s most at-risk populations don’t fall through the cracks.