KaiAloha Supply Donates $6,000 Worth of Toys to Six Keiki Nonprofits this Holiday Season, Doubling Their Toy Drive From Last Year
This year, KaiAloha Supply donated toys to over 3,000 children on both Maui and Oahu through their annual holiday toy drive. They partnered with six children nonprofits: Camp Imua, Parents and Children Together Oahu and Maui, Kahakukahi Ocean Academy, Napili Kai Foundation, and Na Kama Kai Foundation.
All six KaiAloha Supply store locations on Maui and Oahu were assigned to one nonprofit to shop for, each team spreading holiday cheer by shopping for kids ranging from the ages between newborn to 18-years-old. Items from these shopping hauls consisted of legos, jewelry and art kits, recreational water toys, ocean gear, journals, art supplies, books, electronics, backpacks, wallets, stuffed animals and sports equipment!
Each of these nonprofits hosted a holiday themed community event to gather local families and kids in celebration of the season. This year, KaiAloha Supply was able to attend Napili Kai Foundation’s holiday keiki hula show at Napili Kai Beach Resort on December 17.
“It was our pleasure to host your delegation last night so they could witness the keiki's joy when they received your gift bags! Can't tell you how much we appreciate your generosity and having KaiAloha and all of you become part of our 'Ohana!”
Louise "Lou" Ross, Former President of Napili Kai Foundation
KaiAloha Supply store manager, Nalani Wilsey and Maui district manager, Kristen Solberg with Napili Kai Foundation’s kumus and keiki at Napili Kai Beach Resort. (Photo Courtesy of Kristen Solberg)
A partner of KaiAloha Supply, Candace Faust, attended Kahakukahi Ocean Academy’s Christmas Celebration on December 22 at their new space at Parley AIR Station in Honokahua Bay. Their official opening is set for February 8, 2025, the space intended to provide free ocean immersion, mentorship, and environmental stewardship programs for Maui’s keiki.
“We are so grateful for your support of our Kahakukahi keiki. We are all making such a difference in these children’s lives.”
Shawneen Schweitzer at Kahakukahi Foundation
KaiAloha Supply’s team at Lahaina Cannery Mall shopped for the kids at Kahakukahi Ocean Academy. Kids had the opportunity to make ornaments and sign the First Responders Boards. (Photo Courtesy Nalani Wilsey and Candace Faust)
