Jan 9, 2021
Maui Food Bank Executive Director Richard Yust poses with a check for $250,000 donated by the Sentry Insurance Foundation this week. â CAROLYN SCHAMBERGER/SENTRY INSURANCE photo
The Sentry Insurance Foundation announced a $250,000 donation to the Maui Food Bank on Tuesday.
The donation came in conjunction with the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament that is set to play Thursday through Sunday at the Kapalua Plantation Course.
“The pandemic has been particularly devastating to Maui’s economy,” Pete McPartland, Sentry chairman of the board, president and CEO, said in a news release. “Unemployment rates here have been some of the highest in the nation. We wanted to help in a meaningful way supporting Maui County families and local businesses.”
Maui United Way to benefit from ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program
By Staff | Dec 31, 2020
WAILUKU Maui United Way (MUW) has been selected as the upcoming beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program. 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 Ohana Fuels stations in that community. During the months of January through March 2021, the proceeds from sales made at Maui Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to Maui United Way. Maui United Way is celebrating 75 years of addressing Maui’s most vital health and human service needs through its mission to empower the Maui community through caring partnerships that enrich people’s lives.
County Council collects toys for kids in need
By Staff | Dec 17, 2020
WAILUKU Maui County Councilmembers and staff have collected donations for Maui United Way’s Holiday Toy Drive, with gifts going to kids receiving services from Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, Chair Alice L. Lee said. Donations will be distributed locally throughout Maui County to bring holiday joy to kids affected by domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, low income or special needs, Lee said. According to Maui United Way’s website, last year’s Holiday Toy Drive provided 2,680 children with Christmas gifts, fulfilling all requests.