The Laulima Giving Program is not just another program; it’s a beacon of hope for our community. As one of the nineteen community-focused programs of the Keiki O Ka ʻĀina Family Learning Centers, a local, Native Hawaiian, Christian 501c3 nonprofit organization in Hawai`i, it stands out for its unwavering commitment to helping the local keiki, kupuna, and `ohana facing difficult times. With the support of our media partner, KHON2 and 7-Eleven Hawai`i, The Kahala Hotel & Resort, along with other key local businesses, we strive to make a profound difference in our community.
In 1996, our CEO, Momi Akana, created Keiki O Ka ʻAina with a vision of unity within our local community. She wanted each child to have at least one new toy during Christmas, and this vision thrives on the support and involvement of each community member.
Throughout the years, you have been there to help. You prove that a community can come together to support each other. Your generous support makes our mission to address the many needs of people possible. Mahalo for all you do to help. We wish you a Pu’uwai filled with joy and peace as we continue to work together, serving the needs of local keiki, kupuna, and ‘ohana.
Our Aloha for people has been evident in so many ways.
We may not be the largest local nonprofit organization, but we will do our best to help whenever and wherever possible throughout the state of Hawai`i.
As we say Aloha to Laulima 2025, we want to express our gratitude for your generous support, which has been instrumental in our efforts. We are one of the many community-focused programs at the Keiki O Ka ʻĀina Family Learning Centers, a recognized local Native Hawaiian Christian nonprofit organization in Hawai’i.
Here are a few highlights of our successful 2024 campaign, which had a significant impact on our local communities:
- When Hawai`i was hit with the Kona Low event, we presented a telethon called the Hawaii Together Flood Relief at KHON2. Partnering with other local nonprofit organizations, we received over $440,000 to help with rebuilding the North Shore community.
- We delivered thousands of dollars of new toys, gift cards, and school supplies to Title 1 Elementary Schools, local shelters, Shriners Childrens Hospital Hawai`i, Kapiolani Hospital for Women & Children, Straub Hospital, Women’s Correctional Center, Oahu Correctional Center, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at Waiawa.
- Our Adopt a Family and Back-2-School campaigns helped over 8,300 individuals.
- We raised over $550,000 in cash and in-kind donations.
As we shift our focus to 2026, we want to assure you of our unwavering commitment to serving the underserved and helping those in need throughout the year, not just during the Christmas Season. We assure you that your continued support will make a significant difference in the lives of the keiki, kupuna, and `ohana who face difficult times.
May God richly bless you and your ohana. We could not have achieved our 2025 successes without your support, and we sincerely hope that you will continue to stand with us in 2026 and beyond. Your support is invaluable to us.
When we join hands, lives are changed.
We are Laulima.
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia
No task is too big when done together by all.
Here are the four major annual events of the Laulima Giving Program:
The Laulima Giving Program’s Back to School Campaign is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when businesses and communities come together to support local students and families. We are deeply grateful to Walmart, Flora-Dec, Fisher Hawaiʻi, and the many generous members of our local communities whose donations and support help ensure keiki have the school supplies they need to start the new school year with confidence. Their commitment to giving back makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families across Hawaiʻi, helping to create opportunities for student success and easing the financial burden on those in need.
Mahalo to all who have contributed to this campaign and helped make a positive impact on our communities.
School supplies are collected, inventoried, and then delivered to Title 1 schools in the same vicinity as the donations were collected.
We offer support because students cannot reach their educational goals without supplies. We also think we can support the local teachers, administrators, and staff who often reach into their pockets to help.
It is a win-win-win for the classrooms and their schools.
Laulima Giving Programs’ Adopt a Family Campaign, hosted by Kathy Muneno, is referral-based and shines a light on the heartfelt stories of Hawaiʻi’s keiki, kupuna, and ʻohana who are facing difficult circumstances and often living in the “gap” — earning too much to qualify for assistance, yet struggling to meet basic needs. These people are affected by negative situations such as cancer, a traumatic accident or disease, single parenting, spousal abuse, or a destructive act of nature.
Through referrals submitted from caseworkers throughout the state, the campaign shares these compelling stories on KHON2, connecting viewers with local families who need support. By highlighting their challenges, resilience, and hope,
Adopt a Family brings people together in the spirit of laulima, inspiring compassion and generosity while helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hawaiʻi residents during times of need.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort continues its support with its own “Laulima Giving Tree,” where the employees and some of its guests select a Laulima ornament, shop for the young person, and return their gift to the resort tree.
They also donate gift certificates for staycations, the Kahala Spa, The Veranda, The Plumeria Beach House, and even their pool snack bar, the Seaside Grill—we are blessed by such amazing and generous people at the Kahala Hotel & Resort.
Do yourself a favor and visit their exquisite location. You will enjoy every moment.
The Keiki for Keiki Campaign demonstrates the power of young people helping young people, with schools such as Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Keoneʻula Elementary, and King Liholiho Elementary leading the way through generous donations of new toys and personal hygiene supplies for children and families in need.
More than a collection drive, the campaign provides valuable lessons in compassion, empathy, and community service, teaching students the joy of giving and the importance of caring for others.
By coming together to support their peers, these schools are helping to lift communities across Hawaiʻi while empowering the next generation to embrace the spirit of aloha and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Join the Laulima Giving Program’s Laulima Day on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Windward Mall, Ka Makana Aliʻi, Pearlridge Center Makai, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, the Līhu`e Walmart, and Prince Kūhiō Plaza to help bring hope and joy to local families in need during the holiday season. The day will be filled with music and local hālau groups and will be hosted by the KHON2 news team.
Community members are encouraged to make a difference by donating new, unwrapped toys, new clothing, retail gift cards, and cash contributions. Every donation helps support individuals and families throughout Hawaiʻi, ensuring they experience the warmth and spirit of the holidays. Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and join us for a day of giving as we come together to strengthen our communities through the spirit of laulima—many hands working together.
Tune in and donate to the Laulima Giving Program’s Annual Telethon on Thursday, December 10, broadcasting live from the studios of KHON2 from 5 am to 10 am and then again from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Throughout the telethon, dedicated volunteers will be standing by to answer phones and accept credit card donations from generous viewers across the state, offering great gift card incentives.
Every contribution helps support the Laulima Giving Program’s efforts to provide assistance to individuals and families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. The telethon offers the community an easy and meaningful way to give back, demonstrating the true spirit of laulima—people working together to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
More ways you can help us help others
Gifting assets such as an appreciated stock or mutual fund.
Donating a stock or mutual fund to the Laulima Giving Program will allow you to owe no capital gain taxes while directing those taxes to our nonprofit organization.
You will always receive a tax donation receipt for the entire market value.
Itemize your tax return.
Ask your tax advisor how to combine two years of gifts into a single year. If you itemize your tax return, your savings may be significantly higher.
Donate from your IRA.
Donating to the Laulima Giving Program may result in generous tax benefits. Your donation is not taxable, lowering your income and satisfying your required minimum distribution. The RMD is the smallest amount you must withdraw from your tax-deferred retirement accounts every year after a certain age. At some point in your life, you may have put money into tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) workplace retirement accounts. The key word here is “tax-deferred.” You postponed taxes on your contributions and earnings; you didn’t eliminate them. Eventually, you must pay tax on your contributions and earnings.
Donation Receipts
Our tax donation receipts come with all donations: you can use these receipts when preparing your income tax each year:
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Retail Gift Card
- New toy
- New household item
- New clothing & shoes
Please Support Us
The Laulima Giving Program is one of the many community-focused programs managed by Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, a local Christian Native Hawaiian nonprofit organization. It depends solely on the kind and generous donations from local businesses and individuals in the community.
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