Page 4 - MidWeek Kauai - July 27, 2022

4 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK JULY 27, 2022
As COVID-19 wreaked hav- oc worldwide, our islands were particularly hard hit, as many residents lost their jobs and experienced some of the most challenging circumstances in re- cent history.
Foundation Gives Generously To Those In Need
By Chuck Garrett, founding board member, The 1 ‘Ohana Foundation; senior vice president and principal broker, Corcoran Pacific Properties
While the local government struggled to maintain a balance between keeping our residents safe by way of shutdowns and eco- nomic survival, serious problems emerged, and food insecurity be- came a somber reality across our state. Even as we begin to exit the pandemic, many families continue to struggle. Daily meals are a must not just in terms of survival, but also to ensure that our keiki receive the adequate nutrition for long- term mental and physical health.
formed their own charitable divi- sion, “The 1 ‘Ohana Foundation.” In 2021, a total of $109,377 was contributed by the employees and agents of The Elite Cos. and donated to Hawai‘i Foodbank on O‘ahu and Kauaʻi, the Maui Food Bank, The Food Basket Inc. and Waimea Community Meal on Ha- wai‘i Island, and Salvation Army Angel Tree and Hawai‘i Theatre
While the pandemic delivered incredible losses, government stimulus and low mortgage inter- est rates helped spur local real es- tate sales in all price categories for both local and mainland buyers. Realizing that families were con- tinuing to suffer, the philanthropic arm of The Elite Cos. — including Corcoran Pacific Properties, Elite Pacific Vacations and Hawai‘i Commercial Real Estate — came together like never before and
on O‘ahu.
We are very proud of the gen-
We are very proud of the generosity of our agents and staff on each island for their generous contributions.
erosity of our agents and staff on each island for their generous contributions. I am particularly proud of how our Corcoran Pacif- ic Properties ʻohana came togeth- er to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts and provide not only fund- ing, but also critical assistance, including the distribution of food
Corcoran Pacific’s Mililani Team creates holiday meal boxes for the community. PHOTOS COURTESY CORCORAN PACIFIC PROPERTIES
to so many families in need.
The name, “The 1 ‘Ohana Foun- dation,” is in recognition of the three companies that came together for the foundation and the knowl-
edge that everyone in Hawai‘i is truly part of one ʻohana. We remain committed to the communities we serve and strive for 100% partici- pation from all of our company’s
agents. Our top priority is to assist Hawai‘i’s families in need.
Together, we will make a dif- ference in communities across our state.
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