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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 6, 2003

Grants

Advertiser Staff

Museum grants total $155,000

Bishop Museum has received several grants from area organizations. They are:

  • A $90,000 grant over three years from the Hawai'i Community Foundation to build a major donor program.
  • A $10,000 grant from Verizon to support the Holoholo Science Program, an educational outreach program that brings hands-on science programs to Hawai'i schools.
  • A $25,000 grant from the Gannett Foundation for educational programs.
  • A $30,000 grant from the Victoria S. & Bradley L. Geist Foundation to support the museum's family and educational programs.


Maui to get relief vehicle

The Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross has been awarded an $8,000 donation from The Advertiser and the Gannett Foundation to upgrade an emergency-response vehicle.

The vehicle is used to serve food and refreshments and to transport relief supplies during disasters.

The vehicle will be repaired and shipped to the American Red Cross office on Maui, which does not have one. O'ahu and the Big Island have such vehicles.


Alzheimer's walk nets $37,100

About 900 people raised more than $37,100 at the Alzheimer's Association's 13th annual "Memory Walk," Sept. 6 at Ala Moana Beach Park.

The money will support services for the more than 20,000 people in Hawai'i who have the disease.

Services include a 24-hour help line, free home-care consultations and support groups.


Grant to pay for arborist

The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation has given $3,500 to Fleming Arboretum in 'Ulupalakua, Maui, to hire a certified arborist to prune its trees.

Soil aeration and irrigation also will be addressed. The work will enhance the health and viability of the arboretum's trees.


IHS shelter receives $9,100

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii has awarded $9,100 to the Institute for Human Services.

The shelter for homeless people will use the money to upgrade and implement its health and safety policies.

"Every night, we provide shelter to an average of 240 single men, 60 single women and 26 families with up to 65 children from our two facilities. With that many people, it is vital that we keep the shelters clean and safe for guests and staff alike," said Lynn Maunakea, executive director of IHS.


Waipahu Scouts, others get aid

The Waipahu Community Foundation has awarded more than $16,000 in quarterly grants to eight organizations.

The foundation gave $3,337 to Cub Scout Pack 167; $1,825 to YMCA Communities in Schools at Waipahu; $1,596 to Girl Scout Troop 44; $1,325 to Girl Scout Troop 1061; $3,992 to Boy Scout Troop 76; $610 to Girl Scout Troop 157; $1,000 to Girl Scouts Service Unit of Waipahu; and $2,720 to Lighthouse Outreach Center.

Grant applications for the Jan.-March 2004 quarter are due by Dec. 5. For information, call executive director Cal Kawamoto at 677-9455 or 306-2381.


PACT receives $10,000

Parents and Children Together has received a $10,000 grant from the George P. & Ida Tenney Castle Trust to support the Community Teen Center at Kuhio Park Terrace.

"These funds will be used to increase parent involvement through their children's participation in sports," said Ruthann Quitiquit, PACT's president and chief executive.

"We have a wonderful range of sports programs at the teen center — flag football, basketball and karate to name a few. Combining these with truly remarkable coaches and teachers brings out the best in our youth," Quitiquit said.