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One unique, fun, and memorable aspect of the Light the World initiative is the popular Giving Machines. These customized vending machines allow the public to donate necessary products and services to those in need worldwide. Giving Machine items often include food, clean water, medical care, clothing, education support, hygiene kits, and even livestock, such as chickens, goats, pigs, and beehives.
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One hundred percent of every donation is given to the participating nonprofit organizations to purchase and deliver the donated item.
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Hawaii
ALA MOANA
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814
Launch Date: November 23 at 11 am.
Located next to Center Stage.
Hawaii
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762
Launch Date: November 18 at 5 pm.
Located in the Market Place.
2024 Oahu Charities
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As Hawai‘i’s largest hunger-relief organization, Hawai‘i Foodbank works collaboratively with a network of more than 225 agency partners on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i, along with affiliate food banks The Food Basket and Maui Food Bank, to provide food assistance to the State of Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i Foodbank is currently serving more than 160,000 people each month and, last year, distributed food for 17.7 million meals — a quarter of which was fresh, healthy produce. Hawai‘i Foodbank is a certified partner of Feeding America. For more information, visit HawaiiFoodbank.org or call 808-836-3600.
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The Kukui Children’s Foundation was founded in 2004 to create a center for abused children. It purchased a centrally located building on the edge of historic Chinatown near downtown Honolulu and spent 2 years raising funds and renovating the building to accommodate the needs of the children and families being served.
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AGENCIES;
Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, Hale Kipa, Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement in Hawaii, Hawaii Literacy.
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The Aloha Diaper Bank provides free diapers to Hawaii’s families in need, supporting low-income, homeless, and crisis-affected families. Each month, we distribute over 30,000 diapers through local partners to ensure keiki have the essentials for a healthy start. Our vision is to eliminate diaper need in our island community so that every child has the opportunity to be clean, dry and healthy. Join us in creating a stronger, supportive community for all!
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The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.
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Our focus is to provide needed programs and services for single or married junior enlisted personnel and their family members. The Armed Services YMCA Hawaii empowers military families, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow, and thrive.
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IHS, The Institute for Human Services is 501c3 private non-profit organization. Each houseless person’s unique story inspires us to action. By working with partners in government, business and community organizations, we deliver a spectrum of services with urgency, embrace innovation, and advocate for system changes through community education and outreach.
LOCATE YOUR GIVING MACHINE
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814