@ Pagoda 01/04/2020 Photo By: Milton Hee
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is a national holiday celebrated in United States of America which takes place in the first full week of May.
Centennial Benefit
A Special Mahalo:
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers for your support!
ALOHA AKAKA WEEK
Aloha Akaka Week started at Kaneohe EL to celebrate the late Senator Akaka's life during his birthday week with daily activities for kids. This year, DKAFF organized reading and book giveaways for community programs from September 9 to 13, marking the Senator’s 100th birthday and National Literacy Month.
MELE AFTER HOURS
Ohana 100, DKAFF joined ProService Hawaii and Bishop Museum, alongside Aloha United Way (AUW) and RevoluSun, in a concerted effort to lend support to community partners on Maui during this critical time. We extend our heartfelt mahalo to Jena Andres and her dedicated team at ProService Hawaii for their invaluable assistance. A special thanks to our enthusiastic volunteer outreach team of educators: Pat, Leilani Terry, Corinna and Connor! —GO! READ everyone!!!!
Literacy & Educational Fair
Ohana 100, DKAFF hosted its first Literacy and Educational Fair at the Honpa Hongwangji Temple on 7/13/24. MAHALO TO OUR PARTNERS and our dedicated volunteers: Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, represented by Jon Matsuda, Rev. Yuika Hasebe, Cindy Alms, David Atcheson, and Jenny Wakumoto for providing the venue; HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and his attentive staff; the Board of Water Supply,, DCCA, including Ashton, Teresa, Brendan, and their team; HBDA - Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association with Rose and Esmenio Andres along with all the wonderful members; JABSOM's Speech-Language Department, led by Kathy, Kahili, their supportive staff and students; Liliha Library, Brady Evans, Author Tammy Yee and Author Dani Hickman; RSVP Kim Itagaki and volunteers; the Honolulu Fire Departmentl; Jeff Hickman, who generously provided audio support; MC Donalyn Delacruz; and all our enthusiastic volunteers, including Mercedes, Danielle, Aaron, Morgan, Nick, and the Nikki Akaka Ohana, Kalipi Ohana, Kaeyla and Roxanne Olayan Ohana, The Coach Team comprising the Connor Ohana, Ikeda Ohana, Pat M., Lena G., Sandy T., Milton H., Aileen, Keahulani, Marie, Dylan, Emily, Manlan, and the many others who contributed their time and effort to help make this event truly possible.
RB40 Project
RB40 is about KS ‘89ers, in partnership with with the Dan Akaka Family Foundation and Kō Hana Distillers, creates their class rum. The planting ceremony took place on June 5, 2024, to celebrate their 35th reunion.
A Special Mahalo:
Thank you to the Akaka family; Millie, Danny Jr., and Anna for officiating the ceremony, and to Millannie, Erin, and Emilia Mattson. Appreciation goes to the Prime Time 89 RB40 planning team; Jamie, Nicole, Wendy, Keli, Dana, Drake, Elizabeth, Catherine, and David for managing the silent auction. Thanks to Shane for photography, Alika for video, Jason for the planting plaque, and Kanila for helping with the logo.
Thank you to our RB40 sponsors; Lanani, Janeen, Jason, Sean, Drake, and Jamie. Thanks also to RB40 partners; Kō Hana Distillers and This Lil Piggy, and to everyone who supported this project today.
Don’t forget to visit our silent auction table. We have unique items from Trader Joe’s, coffee from New York, and special rum—things you can only get here today in Hawaii.
EKAHI Benefit - Monday, September 11, 2023
Mahalo to our Donors and Partners: Mark & Lynne Benioff, Andrew Ogawa, Patricia Loui, Linda Wong, Jan Dill, Walter and Frances Yoshimitsu, Na Makua Designs, Mitsuo Watches, Kō Hana Distillers, Woodcraft Hawaii, Mason Chock, Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort, Blue Dolphin Charters, Pono Kai Resort, Noho Home, Lawai Beach resort, White Sands Hotel Waikiki, Hawaiian Kine Snack Baskets, Ke Kumu Hawaiʻi, Koloa Zipline Tours, Kauai Salsa, Kauai Cookies, Kauai Coffee Co., Better, Jerkey Co., Boop!, Royal Hawaiian Cookie Company.
Simon and Schuster Publishing Co., Senjukobo Co., Ltd., C&C Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division, Retired Seniors Volunteers Program, University of Hawaiʻi Center on Aging, Department of Indigenous Cancer Health at Roswell Park, Pembroke School District, Child and Family Service, and so many more.
Mahalo also to the lovely Brook Lee, our Emcee for the night, the Alan Akaka Trio for playing music for the evening, Chef Eric Leterc for the delicious food and all the hard-working staff of The Pacific Club!
Mahalo to our Planning Committee, Board of Directors, Advisory Board and volunteers Jamie Barboza, Nicole Yoshimitsu, Wendy Brown, Keli Acquaro, Dana & Drake Kau, Noelani Kalipi, Donalyn DelaCruz, Melissa Hampe & Billy Pieper, Millie Akaka, Millannie Akaka Mattson, Danny Akaka, Jr., Gerard Akaka, MD, Melodi Pieper & Nicholas Akaka, Derek Minakami, photographers Milton Hee and Eddie Freeman, Susan Bauer, Lloyd & Haunani Sing, Moana Wheelon, Dwayne & Jena Andres, Akoni Mattson, Cobyn Mattson, Erin Mattson, Courtney Mattson, Kainoa Mattson, Catherine Mattson, Pat Munoz, Rose Leong, Tyler Brower & Nikki Akaka, our Kauai Friends for the beautiful floral arrangements- Dayna Morishige, Regan Santos, Gayla Spencer, Tira-lei Mahuiki, . Mahalo to all of you for your support.
Mahalo to all who attended our event and learned about ʻOhana100, the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation and our work. I know that everyone who was there has Aloha in their hearts for Senator Akaka, not only for what he did in life but for the wonderful person that he was.
Senator Akaka, my grandfather, worked with me to build this foundation based on his desire to strengthen education and knowledge for the benefit of our community as it progresses into the future. I am committed to seeing that these values are served through this foundation and that his legacy is perpetuated.I believe each of us has a desire to share what we can for the benefit of others, for the benefit of our community, and knowing that what we shared no matter how big or small made a difference. It’s what we do through this Foundation. Please help us honor Senator Akaka and his legacy by contributing to ʻOhana100, the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation. -David Mattson
2020 ALOHA BOOKS HAWAII
2020 ALOHA BOOKS HAWAII distributed over 30,000 books to programs around the Island of OAHU. Thank you to our partners at Simon & Schuster, HCAP, MFS and MTS for your continued support. Mahalo to all our volunteers! Stay well and be safe!
2020 ALOHA BOOKS WNY
On Tuesday Feb. 25, 2020 Newfane Elementary School in Niagara County hosted the 2nd Annual Aloha Books WNY with encouraging words and a warm Aloha from Ohana100 President Dr. David Mattson.
Aloha Books will be distributed to children across 8 counties throughout Western New York, just in time for National Reading Month in March.
Mahalo to Simon & Schuster, Newfane School District Superintendent Michael Baumann, Bart Schuler, Bernadette Seymour, Principal Holly Staley and staff for your continued support!
2020 PAGODA LUNCHEON
Foundation Announcement Luncheon was held at Pagoda Restaurant on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
MAHALO NUI LOA Milton Hee for sharing your photos.
