Grants
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PBS Hawaii to conduct survey
The Robert E. Black Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation has given a $30,000 grant to PBS Hawaii.
The money will allow the public television station to conduct a comprehensive market survey, said Mike McCartney, president and CEO of PBS Hawaii.
"We're excited to learn what types of programs our viewers enjoy, or don't enjoy; how we can effectively expand the station's membership; and in what areas we may improve or increase our community outreach."
Outdoor Circle plans database
The Outdoor Circle has received an $11,688 grant from the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Organizational Capacity Building Program Fund to buy a database system for membership and fund-raising records and to create three educational brochures.
"This is an extraordinary opportunity for The Outdoor Circle," said Mary Steiner, the group's chief executive officer. "Because of this grant, we will now have the tools necessary to reach out to both our current supporters and others who might not yet know about us. It will ultimately allow us to more efficiently educate the public about the importance of our urban forest."
Maui center receives $5,000
The First Hawaiian Foundation has given a $5,000 grant to the J. Walter Cameron Center on Maui.
The money will be used for operational expenses, such as repairing the center's air conditioning, said Audrey Rocha-Reed, the center's president and CEO.
The center, established in 1973, houses and supports nonprofit agencies that provide health and social services, including Aloha House, the American Cancer Society, Imua Family Services, Mediation Services of Maui and The Arc of Maui.
Easter Seals programs aided
Easter Seals Hawaii has received a $10,000 grant from the Antone & Edene Vidinha Trust that will help programs for children on Kaua'i.
The Kaua'i Early Intervention Program will receive $6,000 for therapy services for infants and toddlers 3 years old and younger who have visual or hearing impairments, prenatal drug exposure, neurological disorders and other problems.
Another $4,000 will support Easter Seals camps on Kaua'i.
In addition, Easter Seals has received a $5,000 grant from the Jessie Ann Chalmers Charitable Trust to repair the roof at the Easter Seals Adult Program in 'Ewa.
