Since Bank of Hawai‘i’s College Assistance Program began in 2016, 25 employees have now earned degrees from Chaminade University or an associate degree from the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges with more than $2.1 million in educational costs covered. This year, all four employees Rita Aponte, Ryan Chang, Cindy Corpuz and KerryLynn Vea received their bachelor’s degrees in business administration.
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Several years ago, Abigail Eli fell in love with some kids whose families had been homeless for three generations, and she was determined to help them break out of the cycle of poverty and despair.