Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii – Women Helping Women received an $8,450.25 donation from 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 every gallon of gasoline and diesel purchased at all Ohana Fuels station in that community. Women Helping Women was the recipient on Maui from July 1st through September 30th.
During an award presentation at the Women Helping Women shelter, executive director Stacey Moniz said, “We are so very grateful to Hawaii Petroleum and Ohana Fuels for their generosity and support. This donation will help our emergency shelter, crisis hotline, and support programs for victims of domestic violence and the over 700 women and families we help every year on Maui and Lana`i. We are truly appreciative of Ohana Fuels highlighting our organization and raising these important funds to support our life-saving work. Our community is fortunate to have such great partners as Hawaii Petroleum and Ohana Fuels who contribute their resources to help our people. We also want to thank everyone who purchased fuel during July, August and September!”
“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 Woman Helping Women does to help our local Ohana. We look forward to offering continued support through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program.”
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 8 stations on the island of Maui and 8 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 Women Helping Women:
Women Helping Women provides a full range of services for victims of domestic violence on the islands of Maui and Lana`i, including 24 hour hotline (579-9581), safe shelter, assistance with temporary restraining orders and court accompaniment to their court hearings. Transitions Program includes transitional housing, rental assistance and help with education and child care. In addition to satellite offices in Hana and Lahaina, WHW operates a retail store at the Old Kahului Shopping