Our Third Annual Holiday Keiki Toy Drive
The holiday season is a time for connection, gratitude, and giving— and at KaiAloha Supply, those values guide everything we do. For the third year in a row, our teams across Hawaii came together for our Holiday Keiki Toy Drive, continuing a tradition rooted in community, teamwork, and giving with intention.
What started as a simple idea has grown into something deeply meaningful. This year, each KaiAloha Supply store partnered with a local, keiki-focused nonprofit and thoughtfully shopped for toys and gifts tailored to the children they serve. Across Maui and Oahu, our teams worked closely with nonprofit partners, shopped locally whenever possible, and delivered each donation with care. KaiAloha Supply is proud to donate over $9,000.00 worth of toys to 10 keiki nonprofit across Maui and Oahu.
Giving with Intention Across Maui
Top Left: At The Shops at Wailea, Store Manager Lavay Cadorna and her team partnered with Friends of the Children Justice Center of Maui, focusing their shopping on youth ages 11–14. The team selected art supplies, STEM kits, tech accessories, LEGO sets, and thoughtful self-care items requested for the girls.
The experience extended beyond shopping. On December 16, the team met with Paul Tonnessen, Executive Director of the organization, as he collected donations from across the island.
“It was such a rewarding and fun experience to shop for children’s wish lists this holiday season,” shared Lavay. “Being able to choose fun and engaging activities that they can use over time made the experience especially meaningful.”
Top Middle: At Whalers Village, teams supported multiple nonprofit partners. District Manager Kristen Solberg joined store teams during donation drop-offs, reinforcing KaiAloha Supply’s commitment to hands-on leadership and community connection. Led by Store Manager, Marcus Dudoit, the Whalers Village team partnered with IMUA, focusing on keiki ages newborn to three years old. They chose developmentally thoughtful toys while supporting local Maui business Hoʻonani Sunrise for six ukuleles.
Top Right: Nearby, Store Manager Maile-Anna Santos and her Whalers Village team also spent time shopping for the Napili Kai Foundation, filling carts with toys selected thoughtfully for keiki.
Bottom Middle: In Kīhei, Store Manager, Makena Carter and her team partnered with Maui SBU Toys for Tots, choosing to shop locally at Maui Toy Chest. They selected a wide variety of toys for children of all ages and delivered their donations during a festive community drop-off event on December 14, complete with holiday music and a parade atmosphere.
“When we delivered the presents on December 19th, the joy and excitement on their faces brought tears to our eyes,” shared Makena. "Being able to give back in this way truly warmed our hearts!"
Bottom Right: At The Cannery, Nalani Wilsey and her team continued the theme of giving back by shopping locally for Kahakukahi — supporting both keiki and the small businesses that strengthen Maui’s community.
Supporting Keiki Across Oʻahu
On Oʻahu, KaiAloha Supply teams continued the tradition of giving with aloha— supported by leadership that showed up alongside them.
Top Left & Second Left: Oʻahu District Manager, Karen Ruiz, joined the Ala Moana team throughout the shopping process, working alongside store staff as they filled carts and loaded vehicles with bags of holiday gifts for keiki.
Middle: At Waikīkī Beach Walk, Store Manager, Bianca Patarini and Assistant Store Manager, Kai Iwai-King partnered with Make-A-Wish Hawaii, delivering toys just in time for wish kids and their siblings to choose Christmas gifts. The team shopped thoughtfully for children ages 2–18, selecting books, puzzles, costumes, craft kits, backpacks, beach toys, and robes— items chosen to bring comfort, creativity, and joy.
During their visit, the team toured the Make-A-Wish office with Arden Salassa, Senior Manager of Corporate Philanthropy and Partnerships, to learn more about the foundation’s mission and the families they support. The experience was made even more meaningful by shopping locally at Soha Keiki, allowing the team to include even more toys in their donation.
“Thank you for having a heart for the meaningful work we do,” shared Arden. “You are playing a big part in bringing joy to our kids. Big mahalo for all of your wonderful gifts and for taking the time to learn more about our work.”
Bottom Left: At Hilton Hawaiian Village, Store Manager Samantha Danner and her team partnered with Keiki O Ka ʻĀina / Laulima Giving Program, delivering holiday gifts during a community event held at Kamakana Aliʻi Mall.
“It was a great experience for the whole team,” Sam shared. “We really enjoyed being able to give back to our community and be part of something that brings joy to families during the holidays.”
Top Right: KaiAloha Supply Ala Moana team members took part in shopping efforts to support Na Kama Kai, selecting gifts with care and contributing to donations across Oahu.
Bottom Right: The Kalākaua team selected Toys for Tots as their nonprofit partner, shopping for children ages 1–17 and delivering their donation to the Waipahu warehouse on December 10, 2025. The team selected puzzles, board games, scooters, remote-control vehicles, and electronics such as earphones and karaoke machines.
“This experience was fun and very fulfilling,” shared Talia Machado, Kalākaua Store Manager. “Seeing people’s reactions while we shopped and knowing how many kids this would reach made us feel incredibly proud to give back during the holidays.” Assistant Store Manager, Alaina Degray, added, “We donated about two carts’ worth of toys for kids and teens. It was great to see so many of us come together to help for a good cause.”
A Tradition Rooted in Community
As we reflect on our third annual Holiday Keiki Toy Drive, we’re reminded that what makes this tradition special isn’t just the toys— it’s the time, care, and intention behind every gift. By empowering our teams to build relationships with local nonprofits and give thoughtfully, we continue to honor a tradition that grows stronger each year.
From all of us at KaiAloha Supply, mahalo for being part of a season filled with generosity, connection, and aloha. We’re grateful to give back— and we look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
