GO! READ
Help to empower young people, promote and support early literacy in our communities.
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
- Dr. Seuss
What People Are Saying
I am so thrilled and fortunate to be a part of the Ohana 100 family that provides the gifts of literacy to the children of Hawaii through read-alouds and book giveaways. As I pack up to leave, the clamor of little voices fill the classroom, “Bye, Aunty!” “Bye Aunty!” and the students rush in to give me a big hug. In return, I call out, “Goodbye, my friends! See you next month!!
Lois Tagami, Retired Librarian
I enjoy reading to children. It’s a special feeling when you see kids face light up with excitement and curiosity. I am also a private pilot. It’s a hobby I enjoy. When Liz asked me if I wanted to go to Molokai and Maui to deliver some books and read there, I said yes right away. How could I say no to combining two great passions of mine. Another volunteer joined me on this journey. We flew to Maui in my tiny plane and spent the day with children. So many wonderful people welcomed us over there, read to a few classes in two schools and we got to give books. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had since I joined Ohana100.
Frenchie Smith, Student and Pilot
I have been so lucky to have met so many incredible mentors who have guided me, and I can see how directly those mentors shaped my dreams and helped me believe in myself - this is why I wanted to volunteer with young kids! I love what I get to do, and I am so grateful to all the people and experiences which have helped me on my path here. I feel really lucky to have found this awesome opportunity.
Ava Alders, USCG
READING PARTNERS
Kalihi-Palama Library
Kahuku Library
Are you a Parent, Kupuna, Aunty or Uncle, or student or club/group looking to volunteer in our community? If yes, consider being part of our Ohana 100, Team.
Supporting Families in the Military
Fisher House @ Tripler Medical Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Supporting the Health and Well-being of Women & Children
Family and City Courts in Buffalo Child Care Centers
Family Crisis Center (Buffalo, NY)
Ronald McDonald House of Honolulu
Salvation Army- Women’s Way/Womens in Need & Therapeutic Nursery Program (Honolulu, HI)
Supporting Early Childhood Programs that offers early intervention and therapeutic Services
Green Acres School a program of the Heritage Center (Erie County).
Cantalician Center (Erie County)
Family Help Center (Erie County)
New Directions Youth & Family Services @ H.G. Lewis Campus (Niagara County)
Supporting Children of Farmworkers, Migrant and Seasonal workers
Agri-Business Development Centers - 13 Centers across NY State: Batavia, Fredonia, Holley, Newfane, Florida, Geneva, Goshen, Kingston, Lake Ontario, New Paltz, Middletown Orange County, Red Creek and Seneca Falls.
Supporting Early Child Care Programs
Agri-Business Development Centers - Batavia, Holley, and Newfane.
Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School (Allegany County)
Buffalo United Charter School (Erie County)
Cattaraugus and Wyoming Counties Head Start (Warsaw, Salamanca, Franklinville, YMCA- Olean)
Catholic Charities of WNY-WIC Programs (Chautauqua, Erie & Niagara Counties)
Child & Family Services -Kauai, HI
Child & Family Services- Healthy Families Program, Oahu, HI
Diamond Head Keiki Center, (Oahu)
Family Help Center (Buffalo, NY)
Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)- Head Start and Early Head Start (Oahu)
KCCA Preschools- Muriel, Kuapa, and Mother Rice
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Early Childhood Services, HI (Maui and Molokai)
Newfane Early Childcare Center- Newfane, NY
Orleans Outreach Center (Jefferson County, LaFargeville, NY)
Parents and Children Together (PACT) Early Head Start & Head Start programs on at KPT.
Seagulls Preschools (Honolulu, Ocean Pointe)
The Salvation Army Kroc Center - Preschool (Ewa Beach, HI)