Yes, the Gala is on! We do feel concern for our neighbors in Puna, but the Gala is on… starting at 5:30pm… and we’ll see you there!
Yes, the Gala is on! We do feel concern for our neighbors in Puna, but the Gala is on… starting at 5:30pm… and we’ll see you there!
Did you miss it? Mai Tai Masquerade was a huge success on Friday, Oct. 27! Attendees party the FRIENDS’ MAI TAI MASQUERADE on Friday, October 27 at 5:30 pm at the beautiful Nani Mau Gardens! Their attendance benefits the FRIENDS in their work …
25 bright green backpacks were given to FRIENDS’ board member Kathy Romero (pictured here) at the end of the Orchid Show in early June, 2017. The FRIENDS are busy getting ready for the Back-to-School rush for backpacks, clothing and school …
Roselyn Viernes has worked for the safety of children for over 31 years at Child Welfare Services. Dale Tokuuke has gifted the FRIENDS with hundreds of volunteer hours at the Center along with helpers from the Aloha Exchange Club. Drucy Casburn, …
Sleep Train donates needed supplies to the FRIENDS. What do keiki need to go to school? Backpacks, school supplies and SHOES! And that’s just what the local Sleep Train donated to the FRIENDS.
The FRIENDS join with the Exchange Club of Hilo to support a “Prevent Child Abuse” event at the Mall. FRIENDS Volunteers and Board members manned a table at this event and distributed information about the FRIENDS and the CENTER.
It’s great when one local non-profit can help another… and that’s what the Friends of the Zoo did when they donated really cute plush frogs to the FRIENDS. Keiki visiting the Center can select one of these frogs as their …
Thanks to Orchid Isle Ford’s generous bid during the FRIENDS Annual Recognition Dinner, several keiki were able to visit this Firehouse and eat lunch with the Firemen. Mahalo Ford and the Firehouse!
The Rotary Club of Hilo again designated the FRIENDS as a major recipient of the Hilo Brewfest Fundraiser! The $13,850 will come in mighty handy when the Christmas Gift Cards for teens comes about.
Our CAR WASHES… part of the ‘Ohana Fuels “giving back” MAHALO to High High School Robotics Club for the actual labor!