E Kala Mai Ia'u... E Hana Hou!

E kala mai ia'u... E Hana Hou....

Mahalo to all of you who took the time out to read our news letter. We appreciate all of you and also those who have supported the campaign. We sincerely appreciated your aloha and support...

And the true test of readership is a typo... My goodness. Not only did so many of you find it, it has given me the opportunity to directly apologize and to connect directly with so many of you.... the benefit of adverity....LOL. As you can imagine, in the future, we will be sending these out to a few select readers as a test mailing. And again, mahalo nui for taking the time to read in detail and for letting us know. You are Appreciated!

🎶 Winner Announced:

Design Your Own Aloha Shirt 🎶

Aloha Friend!

Mahalo to all of our followers who have supported the drive to raise matching support for our State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Youth Outreach Program. We appreciate you!

We have completed our project model at Holualoa School and a winner has been selected. The 2024 Aloha, What it Means to Me : Design Your own Aloha Shirt competition winner is Kindergartener, Kiri Larrson. Kiri's design was selected from 80 Kinder and SpEd submissions and was awarded a framed, vintage aloha shirt. His mother came to the school for the presentation and he was wearing one of his favorite Aloha Shirts. Congratulations to Kiri!

We invite you to join us in this life changing effort

As we move into the giving season, please add your name to the supporters of this and our other youth outreach programs in Music, Theater, and the Creative Arts. We have an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Our SFCA proposal was accepted for funding and requires a 100% cash match. For a limited time, every dollar you contribute through this newsletter will be matched 100% by a State Foundation on Culture & Arts Matching Grant, effectively doubling your support. Matching support must be received by us and submitted to SFCA before November 30, 2024.

All funds raised through this newsletter will directly benefit our Music & Creative Arts Youth Mentorship Program, empowering our keiki with invaluable experiences in music, video production and editing, sound and lighting, theater and creative arts. Let's nurture the next generation of local artists and storytellers together! Some of the ways you can contribute include:

Support the Music & Creative Arts Youth Mentorship Program

Support our keiki by contributing to our creative video mentorship program! Through our partnership with Hilo High School and KVIKS Media, students gain hands-on experience in sound and lighting, video live streaming, production, and editing. Your support makes a direct impact—click above to watch the incredible video our students produced for Hawaiian Airlines’ inflight programming and make a donation.

Limited Edition Cyril Pahinui 2024 Tee Shirt – Now Only $15!

While supplies last, 100% of your purchase of the collectible Cyril Pahinui 2024 signature t-shirt: No ka poli mai nō 'o Waimānalo - Kanikapila!, created by Artist Leohone Magno will support this SFCA Matching Funds drive. This one-time print commemorates the 2024 Waimānalo Kanikapila event held on April 20th at Waimānalo Beach Park. Supplies are limited, so grab yours for only $15 while they last! Shop early, this shirt makes a wonderful Christmas gift. BONUS! One Cyril Pahinui CD will be shipped along with your purchase.

Grab Your Limited Edition Cyril Pahinui 2022 Tee Shirt – Just $15!

Don’t miss out on the limited edition shirt from the 2022 Waimānalo Kanikapila, available in both long and short sleeves. Supplies are very limited, so act fast to secure yours for only $15 while they last! BONUS! One Cyril Pahinui CD will be shipped along with your purchase.

Enjoy 100% Kona Coffee – Only $29.99

(Regularly $39.99)

Savor the rich, smooth flavor of 100% Kona Coffee, hand-picked and sun-dried on our family-run Nahenahe Farm. This small-batch roasted coffee offers a balanced, medium-dark roast with a complex aroma, bright acidity, and a satisfying finish. Now, you can enjoy this premium coffee for just $29.99, regularly priced at $39.99—that’s $10 off! Every purchase supports our Music & Creative Arts Youth Mentorship Program.

Share Your ALOHA – Donate to the Book Drive Aloha: What it Means to Me

Friends of the Aloha Shirt Festival have already provided 140 copies of the ALOHA: What it Means to Me Workbook to kindergarteners. Each student receives their own workbook and participates in our in-school mentorship/instruction from a local artist. They can then design their own Aloha Shirt and submit their artwork in our next coloring contest at the 4th Annual Aloha Shirt Festival and received a custom book-marker for their entry. Our goal is to give a copy to every kindergartener on Hawai’i Island and Two schools that want to participate on Oahu.

Share your ALOHA—donate $10 to provide one workbook and support our effort. Proceeds also support additional educational programs through the nonprofit publisher, Aloha Movement Kaua’i.

Mahalo for your support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our youth.