The Children s Justice Center has been remodeled since the initial acquisition of the property in the fall of 2018. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
The Children s Justice Center has been remodeled since the initial acquisition of the property in the fall of 2018. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
The Children s Justice Center has been remodeled since the initial acquisition of the property in the fall of 2018. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
The Children s Justice Center has been remodeled since the initial acquisition of the property in the fall of 2018. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
The Solomon Children s Justice Center of Summit County is pictured in 2018. The center began operating in its new home in Dec. 2020.
Jan 9, 2021
Maui United Way Community Impact Coordinator Makana Nunes (left) and Loreta Lyn Kaleikini from the Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic pose with the first round of gifts donated to Maui United Way and the Friends of the Childrenâs Justice Center of Mauiâs holiday toy drive last month. â Photo courtesy Maui United Way
Maui United Way and the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui held a holiday toy drive last month that collected more than 2,300 toys for deserving children on Maui, Lanai and Molokai.
The 2020 toy drive was sponsored by Pacific Media Group. All of the donated toys were distributed through Maui United Way’s nonprofit partner agencies and partners of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.
County Council collects toys for kids in need
By Staff | Dec 17, 2020
WAILUKU Maui County Councilmembers and staff have collected donations for Maui United Way’s Holiday Toy Drive, with gifts going to kids receiving services from Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, Chair Alice L. Lee said. Donations will be distributed locally throughout Maui County to bring holiday joy to kids affected by domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, low income or special needs, Lee said. According to Maui United Way’s website, last year’s Holiday Toy Drive provided 2,680 children with Christmas gifts, fulfilling all requests.
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Police solo bike Sgt. Gregg Rowe talks to 4-year-old Chase along with traffic Sgt. Kenneth Kihata (center) and traffic investigator Alvin Ota before the start of the Heroes & Helpers event Saturday morning at Puâunene Shopping Center. The Maui News / LILA FUJIMOTO photos
PUUNENE With police officers delivering gifts and greetings along the way, there was no shortage of Christmas spirit as children in need picked up early presents during a drive-thru event at Pu’unene Shopping Center.
“This is very fun for us. They were excited the whole week,” said Wailuku resident Jay-Dee Kuaana, who has custody of her 4-year-old niece, Kaley, and 5-year-old nephew, Kaptyn. “They respect the officers. This is just another good connection for them.”
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