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A Shelter In The Time Of Storm
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NOVEMBER 10, 2021 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 5 Hawaiian
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After a successful couple of years at its Kahalu‘u location, The Shelter is looking to touch more lives. It invites the community to celebrate during a virtual fundraiser — “Hearts & Homes II: The Success Continues ...” — slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 13.
“Now, the money we’re hoping to raise will help us with operations,” says executive director Daniel Kaneshiro. “We also have farmland right next to our Kahalu‘u property, and we’re working on a farm project so we can be self-sustaining.”
Monies will also go toward purchasing additional domes ($10,000-$12,000), as well as helping The Shelter expand its services to the Wai‘anae Coast.
“Hopefully there’s a potential site for us to multiply The Shel- ter’s concept where there’s an even greater need,” adds chair- man of the board pastor Klayton Ko.
Michael W. Perry hosts the evening, and those who tune in will hear testimonies of moms who have successfully found permanent housing for themselves and their families, as well as a rap song from a teen at The Shelter.
“We asked for $21 a month in 2021, and we’re kicking off $22 a month in 2022,” says Kaneshiro, who also adds that corporate sponsors and church partners are welcome to lend a hand, too.
Learn how to donate and participate online at theshelter. org, or find the nonprofit on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
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(Above) Megan Riddle and her child Neo Oamilda have been at The Shelter since July.
(Left) Program administrator Kaila Andrlik and executive director
Daniel Kaneshiro stand at the future gardening project site that will help The Shelter become self-sustaining.
the children off the streets,” says pastor Klayton Ko, pres- ident of the board of directors and founder of The Shelter concept. “My heart breaks when I think about the children who are battling the elements. I feel like it’s such a burden on these kids who just want to have a better life.”
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And that’s the vision of The Shelter, to expand and help wherever it’s needed to sup- port the state’s most vulnerable population: the keiki.
“To break the cycle of homelessness, you have to get
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