Makana Pono Awardee Tram I. Selects Lahaina Community Land Trust

Posted on December 5, 2024

Formed in response to the devastation caused by the Maui wildfire, the trust provides a community-based alternative for landowners considering selling their land, ensuring that properties remain within the community and serve the best interests of its residents.

Makana Pono Awardee Donna S. Selects CatFriends

Posted on August 29, 2024

Donna S. has worked at Islands Hospice for nine months as a Volunteer Coordinator, where she recruits, trains, and oversees all volunteers, both in the office and those who support our patients and their families.

Makana Pono Awardee Pauahi R. Selects Grace Church Maui

Posted on April 29, 2024

Pauahi has been part of the Islands Hospice Maui team for over five years as a community liaison, providing outstanding support and resources to patients and their families during their transition to end-of-life care.

Makana Pono Awardee Zenaida P.L. Selects Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ

Posted on August 1, 2023

A member of CDCC for more than 50 years, Zenaida says she was drawn to the church's strong community service focus and the loving family atmosphere created by its kind, caring, and compassionate members.

Paul N. selects Metro Christian Church for Makana Pono

Posted on April 28, 2023

Through its outreach ministry, Metro Christian Church has made a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and families in Hawaii.

Celebrating our March Makana Pono Awardee

Posted on April 4, 2023

Mana Mele serves thousands of charter and immersion school students across 20 partner schools on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Kauai.

Meet our February Makana Pono Organization

Posted on February 25, 2023

Since 1947, CCH has served the people of Hawaii, regardless of their faith or culture, with a wide range of social services.

Jennifer L. selects Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMoW) to receive Makana Pono gift

Posted on February 1, 2023

As our first Makana Pono awardee of 2023, Jennifer has selected Hawaii Meals on Wheels (HMoW) to receive a $5,000 contribution.

Caring for Creatures Great and Small

Posted on January 18, 2023

Claudia F, LPN, DCSA, believes strongly in caring for all creatures great and small. As our November Makana Pono awardee, she selected a nonprofit working to ensure the safety and well being of cats and kittens on Oahu.

Makana Pono awardee Carly R. selects LGBTQ+ sports league

Posted on October 7, 2022

Founded in 2013, the nonprofit organization that promotes diversity in sports and aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can participate in a competitie and friendly team sport, develop a social support system, and build lifelong friendships.

Annoucing our August Makana Pono Awardee

Posted on August 8, 2022

“My heart sank, and I quickly headed to Kapiolani Hospital. When I arrived, Carmyne’s mom was in the PICU waiting room sitting in a corner wrapped up in a blanket. She was there all alone as her husband was away on military duty..."

Cess T. of Islands Hospice selects Shelter of Widsom for Makana Pono

Posted on July 2, 2022

This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Cesaria (Cess) T., a certified nursing assistant at our Honolulu office. Cesaria is in her tenth year as an Islands Hospice team member, providing personal care and comfort to patients.

Islands Hospice CNA Karey DeMello named May Makana Pono Awardee

Posted on June 8, 2022

Kary DeMello has worked with Islands Hospice for nine years, providing compassionate personal care to patients and support to their families. Often out on the westside, Kary lends a listening ear and offers helpful tips and techniques when needed to make personal care go as smoothly as possible. “Keeping our patients comfortable and happy is truly important.”

Makana Pono Awardee Melenia Resurreccion Selects River of Life

Posted on May 19, 2022

This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Melenia Resurreccion, a Hospice Aide in Team Blessing.

Presenting our March Makana Pono Award

Posted on April 6, 2022

This month’s Makana Pono awardee is Grace Galapon, a certified nursing assistant at our Honolulu office. Grace is in her ninth year as an Islands Hospice team member, providing personal care and assistance for daily living activities (ADL care) to terminally ill patients

February Makana Pono Awardee Violeta Baldado Selects Shriners Hospital

Posted on March 1, 2022

For this month’s Makana Pono award, we are pleased to recognize a long-time employee of Islands Hospice, Violeta Baldado. Violeta has been a part of our team for almost ten years and works as a hospice aide in the IPU at our Honolulu office.

December Makana Pono

Posted on December 30, 2021

As the December Makana Pono awardee, Mark directed a $5,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Hawaii to support funding life-changing wishes for keiki with critical illnesses.

November Makana Pono

Posted on November 23, 2021

November Makana Pono awardee Dane Marcouiller directed his $5,000 donation to Susan G. Komen Hawaii, an organization helping families in our community affected by breast cancer.

October Makana Pono

Posted on October 28, 2021

Our October Makana Pono awardee, Lurline Liu, directed her $5,000 award to help support Hawaii’s kupuna.

September Makana Pono

Posted on October 5, 2021

September Makana Pono awardee Kelly Kawasaki selected the ‘Ohana Fund of Pali Momi Foundation, which supports patients in need of financial assistance for medication, medical equipment and transportation.