Comments on: Vote Now for the SMCHI NonProfit Partner! http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/ Sharing best practices for using social media in Hawaii Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:38:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cubs Fan http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-111 Cubs Fan Tue, 19 May 2009 22:41:40 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-111 Bella Project. Mandi did great work with this when she was here in Chicago and she'll make a lot of young women's dreams come true. Plus I like her legally blonde style ;) Bella Project. Mandi did great work with this when she was here in Chicago and she’ll make a lot of young women’s dreams come true. Plus I like her legally blonde style ;)

]]> By: Shelly Smiles http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-110 Shelly Smiles Tue, 19 May 2009 02:32:24 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-110 I vote for The Bella Project!!! I vote for The Bella Project!!!

]]> By: Alyssa http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-109 Alyssa Mon, 18 May 2009 22:58:19 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-109 The Bella Project - Every girl deserves to be a princess for a day! The Bella Project – Every girl deserves to be a princess for a day!

]]> By: Yuka Nagashima http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-108 Yuka Nagashima Mon, 18 May 2009 11:02:42 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-108 too bad Honolulu Symphony is not on the list. They could sure use the help! too bad Honolulu Symphony is not on the list. They could sure use the help!

]]> By: Amanda ross http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-107 Amanda ross Mon, 18 May 2009 08:30:48 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-107 Aloha all! The Bella Project is a new non-profit corporation focused on assisting high school women in Hawaii. The mission of The Bella Project is to make prom affordable for every high school woman by collecting formal dresses and accessories and providing them free of charge to those unable to purchase their own prom attire. The Bella Project promotes self-confidence, individual beauty and diversity among teenage women in Hawaii and provides a fun, respectful atmosphere for our volunteers and the students we serve. Thank you so much for all of your support and aloha! Amanda Aloha all!

The Bella Project is a new non-profit corporation focused on assisting high school women in Hawaii.

The mission of The Bella Project is to make prom affordable for every high school woman by collecting formal dresses and accessories and providing them free of charge to those unable to purchase their own prom attire. The Bella Project promotes self-confidence, individual beauty and diversity among teenage women in Hawaii and provides a fun, respectful atmosphere for our volunteers and the students we serve.

Thank you so much for all of your support and aloha!
Amanda

]]> By: mike bickson http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-106 mike bickson Mon, 18 May 2009 07:11:26 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-106 with services for immigrants being cut - this organization helps those who need it most to assimilate and participate productively in the community. with services for immigrants being cut – this organization helps those who need it most to assimilate and participate productively in the community.

]]> By: Twitted by hehawaiiau http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-105 Twitted by hehawaiiau Mon, 18 May 2009 07:06:00 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-105 [...] This post was Twitted by hehawaiiau - Real-url.org [...] [...] This post was Twitted by hehawaiiau – Real-url.org [...]

]]> By: Ken Ng http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-104 Ken Ng Mon, 18 May 2009 06:49:26 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-104 I love what SMCH is doing. Ken I love what SMCH is doing.

Ken

]]> By: Paul Marietti http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-103 Paul Marietti Mon, 18 May 2009 01:09:50 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-103 Aloha and Mahalo to the SMCHawaii for putting this contest together. We at Tails Of Aloha are an all volunteer organization that have worked for the past few years on all islands of Hawaii and look forward to serving them all in the future as well. We are an animal assistance organization that provides animal therapy to nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and even private homes. Our animals bring joy into the lives of the people with whom they visit. With nursing homes, we bring thoughts of yesteryear complete with smiles and conversation from those patients that had an animal before!(or even those that did not) Was so hard to try and fit all we do into a 90 second video I am sure we did not do ourselves enough justice. We do so many things for animals and for the people that ask us to bring our animals to either group settings or private encounters. Put a puppy in your hands, Close your eyes, and imagine what that will feel like when you are 90...or 10 and very sick. A wriggling puppy can make your day! Or a cuddly Golden Retriever licking your face can bring a smile when you don't feel like smiling! Even walking or pushing your wheelchair next to Shetland Pony can bring a positive life experience! I can go on and on but will spare your time... we appreciate all you do for us...win or lose, we are all winners today! Mahalo and Good Luck to All! Paul TOA Aloha and Mahalo to the SMCHawaii for putting this contest together. We at Tails Of Aloha are an all volunteer organization that have worked for the past few years on all islands of Hawaii and look forward to serving them all in the future as well. We are an animal assistance organization that provides animal therapy to nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and even private homes. Our animals bring joy into the lives of the people with whom they visit. With nursing homes, we bring thoughts of yesteryear complete with smiles and conversation from those patients that had an animal before!(or even those that did not)
Was so hard to try and fit all we do into a 90 second video I am sure we did not do ourselves enough justice. We do so many things for animals and for the people that ask us to bring our animals to either group settings or private encounters.
Put a puppy in your hands, Close your eyes, and imagine what that will feel like when you are 90…or 10 and very sick. A wriggling puppy can make your day! Or a cuddly Golden Retriever licking your face can bring a smile when you don’t feel like smiling! Even walking or pushing your wheelchair next to Shetland Pony can bring a positive life experience!
I can go on and on but will spare your time… we appreciate all you do for us…win or lose, we are all winners today! Mahalo and Good Luck to All! Paul TOA

]]> By: Jessica Carrigan-Broda http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-102 Jessica Carrigan-Broda Sun, 17 May 2009 17:21:27 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-102 The Hawaii Cat Foundation is compassionate and sorely needed: without it many lovable cats would lose their lives due to human neglect and abandonment. It is a fantastic non-profit. The Hawaii Cat Foundation is compassionate and sorely needed: without it many lovable cats would lose their lives due to human neglect and abandonment. It is a fantastic non-profit.

]]> By: wayne http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-101 wayne Sun, 17 May 2009 02:59:56 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-101 http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/514329.html?showlayout=0 http://media.www.kaleo.org/media/storage/paper872/news/2009/04/30/News/ModernDay.Slaves.In.Hawaii-3732424.shtml Robin Kobayashi, executive director of HIJC (quoted in Honolulu Weekly): “We’re the only ones who track these things…for example, when the prosecutor’s office wants to know what’s going on with domestic violence in immigrant communities, they look to us.” Kobayashi says that despite ethnic stereotypes, studies show that domestic violence occurs even in Asian communities at alarming levels. “But cultural barriers prevent reporting, and when you add in immigration, where people don’t know the language or the law, and don’t know what resources are available to them, the problem becomes much worse.” http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/514329.html?showlayout=0

http://media.www.kaleo.org/media/storage/paper872/news/2009/04/30/News/ModernDay.Slaves.In.Hawaii-3732424.shtml

Robin Kobayashi, executive director of HIJC (quoted in Honolulu Weekly):
“We’re the only ones who track these things…for example, when the prosecutor’s office wants to know what’s going on with domestic violence in immigrant communities, they look to us.” Kobayashi says that despite ethnic stereotypes, studies show that domestic violence occurs even in Asian communities at alarming levels. “But cultural barriers prevent reporting, and when you add in immigration, where people don’t know the language or the law, and don’t know what resources are available to them, the problem becomes much worse.”

]]> By: Lynn Hirano http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-100 Lynn Hirano Sat, 16 May 2009 00:38:25 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-100 I feel we need the Hawaii Imiigrant Justice Center due to the fact that there are so many immigrants here in Hawaii who do fall into the cracks and need that extra help that they can't get anywhere else. Please continue this needed service since there is no other one like it. I feel we need the Hawaii Imiigrant Justice Center due to the fact that there are so many immigrants here in Hawaii who do fall into the cracks and need that extra help that they can’t get anywhere else. Please continue this needed service since there is no other one like it.

]]> By: myko z http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-99 myko z Fri, 15 May 2009 22:54:13 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-99 maika`i no! hana no ka bes! e hele mua e rick rutiz e na haumana... maika`i no! hana no ka bes! e hele mua e rick rutiz e na haumana…

]]> By: Froyam Edel http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-98 Froyam Edel Fri, 15 May 2009 07:30:48 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-98 Rick's work and inspiration for the students has been amazing. The kids can see what hard work, creativity and group effort can achieve. These projects all allow the kids to be proud of their accomplishments and want to create more in their lives. It's a wonderful program for Hana. Good luck and keep it up! Rick’s work and inspiration for the students has been amazing. The kids can see what hard work, creativity and group effort can achieve. These projects all allow the kids to be proud of their accomplishments and want to create more in their lives. It’s a wonderful program for Hana. Good luck and keep it up!

]]> By: Pamela Neswald http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-97 Pamela Neswald Fri, 15 May 2009 06:01:11 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-97 Go, Hana Go, Hana

]]> By: J. Gilmore http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-96 J. Gilmore Fri, 15 May 2009 05:11:58 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-96 Keep up the good work, Rick. May I suggest a park bench as the next school project? Keep up the good work, Rick. May I suggest a park bench as the next school project?

]]> By: Joey Zarate http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-95 Joey Zarate Fri, 15 May 2009 03:38:44 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-95 A great vision and outcome well deserves all recognition and praise. Rick and students are awesome. The Hana community is very lucky to have you in our midst. Mahalo nui loa - Joey Zarate A great vision and outcome well deserves all recognition and praise. Rick and students are awesome. The Hana community is very lucky to have you in our midst. Mahalo nui loa – Joey Zarate

]]> By: AL ARENSDORF http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-94 AL ARENSDORF Fri, 15 May 2009 02:56:04 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-94 A really impressive program with impressive results A really impressive program with impressive results

]]> By: Victoria Cheromcka http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-93 Victoria Cheromcka Thu, 14 May 2009 23:31:59 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-93 I've heard great things about this program - good luck! I’ve heard great things about this program – good luck!

]]> By: Frank B. http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-92 Frank B. Thu, 14 May 2009 14:26:06 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-92 Rick is the man!!!!!! Rick is the man!!!!!!

]]> By: Lynda Arena http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-91 Lynda Arena Thu, 14 May 2009 06:29:50 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-91 Thank God for Hana. Wishing the youth of Hana the ability to grow in ways that inspire their own children to grow and inspire those keiki that follow to grow and the ones to follow . . . Respect, knowledge and Love Thank God for Hana. Wishing the youth of Hana the ability to grow in ways that inspire their own children to grow and inspire those keiki that follow to grow and the ones to follow . . .

Respect, knowledge and Love

]]> By: Kevin Coates http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-90 Kevin Coates Thu, 14 May 2009 05:07:10 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-90 Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike has contributed so much to our Hana community - not only in the quality construction projects that have been built, but even more importantly, in the building of our youths self-esteem and sense of community involvement. Mahalo Nui Loa to Rick Rutiz and the entire Hana School staff and to all who support this dynamic, transformative program for Hana's keiki. IMUA Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike. Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike has contributed so much to our Hana community – not only in the quality construction projects that have been built, but even more importantly, in the building of our youths self-esteem and sense of community involvement. Mahalo Nui Loa to Rick Rutiz and the entire Hana School staff and to all who support this dynamic, transformative program for Hana’s keiki.
IMUA Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike.

]]> By: Sheila Agnitsch http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-89 Sheila Agnitsch Wed, 13 May 2009 22:19:10 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-89 Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike is a blessing for the community of Hana and especially for the students who have been a part of this wonderful program. Rick Rutiz is an awesome teacher and through his leadership many of the Kupuna (elders) of Hana have been blessed with much needed 12X12 rooms due to the multitude of families living in a single family home, Ramps, Bathroom and shower rails for those who are physically challenged, and last but not least a healing room at Hale Hulu Mamo (Hana's Senior Center) to be used for Lomilomi (Hawaiian massage) for Kupuna/Caregivers, Acupuncture, Hearing Aid Testing and many more healing experiences for the Kupuna of Hana. This program has also been able to prepare gardens for Kupuna which gives the students an opportunity to learn how to operate heavy equipment to till and grade the earth for beautiful gardens in which our Kupuna can grow and sustain their health with food from their gardens. I cannot begin to express how blessed we are by Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike and all this program has done to enrich the lives of our Kupuna, youth and 'Ohana (Family) of Hana! Ke mahalo aku nei makou i ka Haku no Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike! E holomua kakou!!! Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike is a blessing for the community of Hana and especially for the students who have been a part of this wonderful program. Rick Rutiz is an awesome teacher and through his leadership many of the Kupuna (elders) of Hana have been blessed with much needed 12X12 rooms due to the multitude of families living in a single family home, Ramps, Bathroom and shower rails for those who are physically challenged, and last but not least a healing room at Hale Hulu Mamo (Hana’s Senior Center) to be used for Lomilomi (Hawaiian massage) for Kupuna/Caregivers, Acupuncture, Hearing Aid Testing and many more healing experiences for the Kupuna of Hana. This program has also been able to prepare gardens for Kupuna which gives the students an opportunity to learn how to operate heavy equipment to till and grade the earth for beautiful gardens in which our Kupuna can grow and sustain their health with food from their gardens. I cannot begin to express how blessed we are by Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike and all this program has done to enrich the lives of our Kupuna, youth and ‘Ohana (Family) of Hana! Ke mahalo aku nei makou i ka Haku no Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike! E holomua kakou!!!

]]> By: Helen Mahadocon http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-88 Helen Mahadocon Wed, 13 May 2009 18:42:33 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-88 The young people that have worked under Mr. Rutiz are very proud of what they have accomplished. They not only learn to build buildings, they learn to take care of tools they are able to buy, needed for their work, keep financial cares in prospective. All in all they learn to Grow into young adults. This program is a God Send to the Hana Community. It benefits the young builders, the kamali'i, and most of all our kupuna. Please ...... we need to support this program 100%. Mahalo The young people that have worked under Mr. Rutiz are very proud of what they have accomplished. They not only learn to build buildings, they learn to take care of tools they are able to buy, needed for their work, keep financial cares in prospective. All in all they learn to Grow into young adults. This program is a God Send to the Hana Community. It benefits the young builders, the kamali’i, and most of all our kupuna. Please …… we need to support this program 100%. Mahalo

]]> By: Errol Gard http://smchawaii.org/2009/05/11/vote-now-for-the-smchi-nonprofit-partner/#comment-87 Errol Gard Wed, 13 May 2009 18:38:08 +0000 http://smchawaii.org/?p=106#comment-87 My wife and I met Rick just as he was pulling his program together. His knees were knocking! Now many years later we have the privilege of calling many of the young men and women who have passed through the program "Masters of their Craft". Just another great example of the solutions that can only come from the private sector. Rick for Mayor! My wife and I met Rick just as he was pulling his program together. His knees were knocking! Now many years later we have the privilege of calling many of the young men and women who have passed through the program “Masters of their Craft”. Just another great example of the solutions that can only come from the private sector. Rick for Mayor!

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