Partners In Development Foundation

This Saturday, October 10th, from 9AM-12 PM is our monthly Kupa ‘Aina Community Workday!

Come connect with ‘āina and your kaiāulu as we grow something beautiful together! Whether you're familiar with working on ‘āina or not, all are welcome!

Kupa ‘Aina is located at: 42-470 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy, Kailua, HI 96734

For more info, visit: pidf.org/kupaaina

Mahalo nui kākou!

September has come to a close and so has the Give Aloha campaign with . To every person who stopped at the register and said our name, donated their Maika‘i points, rounded up their change, or picked up Give Aloha merch — we are so grateful for you! 🫶

Your generosity supports the programs, classrooms, the home visits, and the hands-on moments that shape keiki and strengthen families right here in Hawai‘i.

Mahalo to Foodland for making it possible for communities across Hawai‘i to give so easily and so meaningfully. We are deeply thankful! 💚

🌟 WE'RE HIRING! 🌟

Are you passionate about keiki, culture, and community? Nā Pono No Nā ʻOhana is looking for an Education/Outreach Assistant to join our team on the east side of Oʻahu!

Serving families in Waimānalo and Kailua, Nā Pono No Nā ʻOhana is a Family Child Interaction Learning program rooted in Native Hawaiian values and dedicated to uplifting our keiki and building stronger ʻohana.

As an Education/Outreach Assistant, you will work alongside our teaching team to create high-quality, culturally grounded learning experiences for keiki (0-5 years old) and the 'ohana who love them. From co-teaching lessons and facilitating field trips to connecting caregivers with community resources, this role is for someone who shows up with heart and purpose every single day.

With a 10-month work schedule aligned to the Hawaiʻi DOE calendar, you will enjoy paid holidays and seasonal breaks while being part of a team that is making a real difference for East Oʻahu families.

Ready to make an impact in your own community? Explore this opportunity and more at pidf.org/careers/

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Last chance to Give Aloha! Today and tomorrow are your final days to support PIDF.

Shop at any location, give your Maikaʻi card, and say "I'd like to donate to Partners in Development Foundation, #78385." Don't forget to check your receipt to confirm!

Bonus ways to give: donate 250 Maikaʻi points, round up your purchase, donate spare change, or grab Give Aloha merch by .

Mahalo for supporting PIDF in this month's Give Aloha program 💚

Happy National Good Neighbor Day!

A good neighbor shows up, shares what they have, and looks out for their community.

We try to be good neighbors by delivering food to our families, teaching keiki to sift plastic from our beaches, and sharing our harvest with the community. 🌿

How will you be a good neighbor today? 💚

Welcome back ‘ohana! The Ka Pa‘alana, Tūtū and Me, and Nā Pono No Nā ʻOhana are all officially back!

From keiki making friends with critters to dads chasing little ones who are already too fast for them, or that first snacktime of the year hitting just right — we're excited for all the learning and playing this school year has to offer!

Feel free to tag/mention us in all of the new and fun activities you and your keiki are experiencing together at our programs!

Here's how you can Give Aloha at Foodland:

1. Visit any and, Sack N Save, or
Foodland Farms during September
2. Give the cashier your Maikaʻi number (or your card)
3. Say: "I'd like to donate $___ to Partners in
Development Foundation, #78385"
4. Check your receipt to confirm it's correct

100% goes directly to the organization, up to $249 per
donation, and Foodland matches a portion.

Bonus ways to help:

Donate 250 Maikaʻi points (=$5)
Round up your purchase
Donate spare change
Buy Give Aloha merch

Its not too late to Give Aloha this September! 💚

Every time you shop at Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms this month, you have the chance to make a difference for keiki and ʻohana!

Here’s how it works:
1. Shop at any Foodland Hawaii location during September
2. Give the cashier your Maikaʻi number on card
3. Say, “I’d like to donate $____ to Partners in Development Foundation, #78385”
4. Check your receipt to make sure its correct

Bonus ways to support:
• Donate 250 Maikaʻi points (=$5)
• Round up your purchase
• Donate your spare change
• Pick up Give Aloha merch designed by Suzanne Jennerich Art & Design

It’s Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week! 🎉 So we’re honoring our awesome Piha Me Ka Pono team all week with stories of how they’re giving back to their communities.

We’re celebrating the incredible coordinators who show up for haumāna, ʻohana, and schools every day, connecting their communities with the resources and support that help their keiki thrive.

(From left to right)
🤝 From surveying her community to working hands-on alongside partners like Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Hāmākua Health, Kimi Vakaʻuta listens to what Kohala Middle School families need and then gets to work finding ways to meet those needs!

🍎 Thanks to Maunaloa Elementary School’a partnership with Maui Food Bank, Omi Seumalo puts snacks into students’ hands each day, helping make sure keiki have something to eat when they need it.

🌱 A bus for a field trip, a shed for the school garden, or a new pair of slippahs for a student, Shonna Ontiveros has a knack for finding the right community partner to meet the needs of Kealakehe Intermediatw School!

(Left to right)

🎉 Shelley David keeps resources flowing into Kealakehe Elementary School, securing donations from backpacks and school supplies to monthly food pantry items and raising funds to help provide meals at family nights in her hui!

✨A warm smile from Aubrey Parayno welcomes families to Kohala Elementary School, where she also finds plenty of reasons throughout the year to celebrate students for showing up.

🎓 Through home visits, family partnerships, and opportunities that prepare haumāna for what comes next, Liza Dela Cruz Monsalve walks alongside Kohala High School students from registration all the way to graduation.

💚 Heidi Ilyavi makes sure Waimea Elementary families get the support they need, from sending home weekend food bags to connecting families with community services and resources!

Check our strories this week for more highlights from our Piha Me Ka Pono team! or learn more at pidf.org/pihamekapono