AILH’s mission is to provide Independent Living Services and programs for persons with disabilities throughout the Hawaiian Islands. AILH was founded by a group of experienced, committed, and dedicated professionals who wanted to give persons with disabilities in Hawaii the choice of where to receive independent living services. The majority of board members and staff are persons with disabilities. Recent AILH activities have moved online and include Fitness Fridays and other Zoom support groups, as well as other social activities. These events have really helped our consumers connect with new peers on the outer islands.

With the help of Ohana Fuels, our critical services can continue to be offered to our consumers throughout the Big Island at no cost to them. Big Island services include regular support groups that service Youth, Women, and Mixed Groups. Other Big Island support services include referral services for housing, transportation, medical assistance, independent living skills training, group activities, and other projects that help empower persons with disabilities to make choices in their lives that will enhance their dignity and self-respect and provide full integration into the community as equal citizens with all the privileges and responsibilities available to others.

Kailua Kona, Hawaii February 3, 2020  –  Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island is thrilled to be the fourth quarter 2019 beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ Program.  Ohana Fuels partners with non-profit organizations serving the needs of the local community and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community.  Through this partnership, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island received a donation in the amount of $5,656.83!

Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles seeking to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope, believing that having an affordable home builds strength, stability, and self-reliance for our island families.  Executive Director Patrick Hurney stated, “We want to thank Ohana Fuels and our Hawaii Island community for supporting us. With these funds, we will be able to continue our mission to build affordable homes for hard working families in need on Hawaii Island.”

“At Ohana Fuels we are constantly amazed at the great work that organizations like Habitat do in our communities,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum.  “We look forward to offering continued support to these exceptional non-profits through our  ‘Fuel up.  Do good.’ sponsorship program.”

About Habitat for Humanity Hawai`i Island  Habitat for Humanity Hawai`i Island is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global, non-profit housing ministry. Habitat for Humanity Hawai`i Island works with families in need build a safe and affordable place that they can call home. Habitat Hawai`i Island is volunteer driven, and relies on donation to help our partner families.  To make a monetary donation, visit our website, www.habitathawaiiisland.org.

(L-R) Benton You, Hawaii Petroleum Senior Account Manager; Margo Takata, Habitat Hawaii Island Community Relations Manager; Joy Madriaga, Hawaii Petroleum Senior Account Manager; Lisa Santana, Habitat Hawaii Island Resource Development Manager, and Patrick Hurney Habitat Hawaii Island Executive Director

About Ohana Fuels Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii.  Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency.  Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.  Lean more at www.ohanafuels.com.             

(Hilo, Hawaii) – The YWCA of Hawaii Island Developmental Preschool 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 needs of the local community, and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community.  For January to June 2020, the typical quarterly donation period was extended to two quarters due to the Corona Virus pandemic.  Hawaii Island Ohana Fuels sales during that time, plus revenue from carwashes, resulted in a donation in the amount of $10,261.29 to YWCA of Hawaii Island Preschool.

Said Kathleen McGilvray, YWCA CEO, “We know that keiki who are hungry are not able to concentrate and pay attention in class.  Our preschool provides children with a USDA approved nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.  We are so grateful for Ohana Fuels’ ‘Fuel up. Do good’, program, and our parents and staff who helped with our carwash.  She added, “The funds will help provide our keiki nutritious meals to build strong minds.”

“We are proud to support local nonprofit organizations like YWCA of Hawaii Island through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program.” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum.  “Especially during these difficult times, their exceptional work with local residents and neighborhoods is extremely valuable.  We are thankful for the opportunity, and look forward to offering continued support in the future.”

About the YWCA of Hawaii Island

The YWCA of Hawaii Island is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is the elimination of racism and empowerment of women.  Established in 1919, the organization offers services and programs which include: the only non-private, nationally accredited preschool; the only 24/7 sexual violence hotline and comprehensive sex assault survivor services program for Hawaii Island; and the only nationally accredited home visitation program to prevent child abuse and neglect for 0-3 year-olds in East Hawaii.

The YWCA of Hawaii Island is part of the YWCA USA, the oldest, and largest national women’s organization. Nationally, the YWCA represents 2 million women, girls, and their families in the US each year. Globally, the YWCA USA is a member of World YWCA, which has affiliates in over 100 countries that serve 25 million women and girls worldwide.

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Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eleven stations on the island of Hawaii.  Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency.  Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.  Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com

Kailua-Kona, HI — Through the kind support of Ohana Fuels, and its ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ fundraising program, Hospice of Kona welcomed a generous donation $5,560.91 to be used towards hospice and family support services.  Every quarter Ohana Fuels partners with a community nonprofit organization, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community.  Hospice of Kona’s donation was raised at all 11 Ohana Fuels stations on Hawaii Island between July and September 2019, including through car washes at the Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop station at Hulikoa Drive and Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona.

“We appreciate being selected by Ohana Fuels for this great program,” said Laura Varney, C.E.O. of Hospice of Kona.  “The funds raised by our community — by visiting Ohana Fuels, telling their friends and families to also fuel up, and participating in our car washes — will help our many hospice patients, families and friends.”

“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 non-profits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs.”

Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eleven stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase. Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com.

About Hospice of Kona

Hospice of Kona provides family-centered support, education and care for those approaching the end of life.  The organization is recognized as the best resource to support and advocate for the terminally ill and their caregivers and to educate professionals, volunteers and the general public about hospice care and palliative care.