Page 11 - MidWeek Kauai - Sep 8 2021

and fauna
68 Wanders about 71 Convenient, like some winter
resorts
74 Blowup aid
SuperFrog 82 Kids’ building materials
[Sidekick 1] 85 Groups of
problem-solving
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 11
77 Courage 79 Sch. with
the mascot
As the state and rest of the world continue to deal with the pan- demic and its effects on daily life, the need for assistance continues to grow. Organiza- tions that help the community are working harder than ever, and sometimes with fewer re- sources than normal.
that AUW supports.
Randy Perreira, executive
specialists
ployee ‘p[Perinkcse,s’sg1o]lf tourna-
Randy Perreira
director for Hawai‘i Govern- ment Employees Association, notes that the group has a long history with AUW.
device
creativ8e9 mTyepaenss. The level of
“I can’t say how long our Hawai‘i State AFL-CIO has been partnering with AUW, but will confirm that our partnership has been in place for the 38 years since I start- ed as an employee of HGEA, and had been in place long before that.”
“One of our most success- ful annual campaigns is our Retiree Giving Program, rais- ing in excess of $133,000 last
year alone. Our partnership with AUW has been invalu- able to encourage and guide giving in our ranks.”
ments and a variety of other
88 Film noir plot
ingenuity in raising funds has been quite remarkable.”9/5/21
91 Attribute
He adds that, for many HGEA members, the spirit of giving continues on beyond the end of one’s career.
xwordeditor@aol.com
©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
ANSWER TO TODAY’S PUZZLE
Throughout this, Aloha United Way persists. Along with its many giving partners, it continues to sustain its sup- port of the organizations that help those in the community who may be struggling.
For more information, go to auw.org.
Creating that
“place of peace
and balance”
in your garden
828-6400
To that end, AUW has launched its Workplace Giv- ing Campaign. Through this program, employees of partic- ipating workplaces may opt to contribute a set amount from each paycheck (or make a one- time gift) for specified causes. Participants may choose from a list of nearly 350 nonprofits
Perreira says that while many opt to give via a direct donation or payroll deduction, employees have found other ways to raise funds for AUW.
— Lianne Bidal Thompson
www.gardenpondskauai.com
In Kilauea, next to Mini Golf • Open Wed-Sun • 12 to 5 pm
island school
-

Tours are available by appointment Visit today! (808)-246-0233 www.ischool.org
“Over the years, through workplace campaigns con- ducted at unionized em- ployers, our affiliates and members have raised funds through bake sales, fashion shows, the raffling of em-
9/521
Featured Artist
I Mana Ka Oiwi supports local and Native Hawaiian artist and artisan distribute their goods.
We are located in Windward Mall SEASON 4
Open Aug. 1- Nov. 30 2021 Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun 10am - 6pm
Thank you for supporting local businesses.
Photo courtesy HGEA
r
r
e
p
p
o
C
a
i
n
c
h
a
i
n
s