Updated at 8:35 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2007
Easter-season program today for disadvantaged families
Advertiser Staff
"E Malama Na Keiki Easter Celebration," a community outreach program for disadvantaged families will be held, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Farrington High School football field.
Four not-for-profit organizations are hosting the event to provide children and families with support, comfort and guidance, especially during this Easter season.
This event culminates the campaign for an Easter community drive in which members of the public donated new toys for the children and families.
Entertainment schedule:
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Kutmaster Spaz
9:15 - 9:55 a.m. Men's Ministry
10 - 10:25 a.m. I.A.
10:30- 11:15 a.m. Na Leo Kane
11:30 a.m. - Noon Henry Kapono
1:20 -12:55 p.m. Sam Kapu Jr.
1 - 1:15 p.m. Greg Gabaylo
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. The Bruddahs
1:35 - 2 p.m. Jake Shimabukuro
2 - 3 p.m. Easter Program & Message
In its inaugural event last year at Sand Island Park, hosted by Spirit of Aloha Outreaches and Angel Tree Foundation, approximately 1,800 invited guests attended the all-day event filled with rides, games, activities, lunch, resource information, and a message of hope.
"Through this event, our goal is to reach out to these children and families and to provide them with support, comfort, and guidance," said Charlotte Skaaning, coordinator, Angel Tree. "Easter is a celebration of hope, and we want to share this message to each child and family member who attends. We also want to thank the community for responding to our community drive a few weeks ago about the need for donated new toys. We had a tremendous response from the community, and appreciate everyone's support and donations."
