Our mission at AUW encourages individuals from all walks of life to join together to create hope and to change the landscape of our community for the better.
❗The 2023 Women United Grant application is open now until June 30th for our official Nonprofit Partner Agencies! 💃 More information and the link to the application can be found on our website!
#WomenUnited#SupportWomen#WomenUnitedHI#Wahine#UnitedWay
AUW211.org is available to everyone and provides local resources across every island in Hawaiʻi. If you, or someone you know could use a helping hand, please don't hesitate to ask 211.
One of the key factors that determines long-term success is early childhood education. Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke's, "Ready Keiki" initiative offers a multi-faceted approach. Check out the plan and resources. bit.ly/45ebN3A#keiki#children#education
Current QUEST members should be on the lookout for a pink envelope in the mail. If your address isn't current, reach out to the number on the back of your card. VIsit medquest.hawaii.gov for important eligibility info. #hawaii#medicaid#quest
Raising Cane's will donate 23% of proceeds when you purchase tailgate packages or gift cards on Oahu. Gift card sales in-store only, but tailgate for grad party spreads can be ordered online. 4/26/23-5/10/23 to support local school supply efforts. Mention AUW! #Supplies#AUW
"ALICE in the Crosscurrents" will provide additional national and state data that helps us better understand and respond to ALICE Households. The analysis is based on 2021 census data, less current than our recent 2022 report. Look for the release in May 2023. #ALICE#Hawaii
The pandemic hotline, (808) 768-CITY will stop operations on Friday. The number will not service phone calls for rental and utility relief. If you or clients have questions about RURP applications, call Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi or the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
As President & CEO of AUW Partner Agency @hawaiifoodbank, Amy Miller is on a mission to help end #hunger in Hawai‘i, where an estimated 1 in 6 residents lack consistent access to food. bit.ly/3mW8NHn
🔔 Reminder! Applications for the AUW.org website rebuild are due Friday, March 17. We are seeking a talented #webdevelopment team to assist us in reimagining the user experience and interface of our site.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3XMS86B
Want to learn what it takes to become a @HonoluluHabitat homeowner? Join an upcoming public information session and workshop to learn more about how to apply to Habitat's #HomeBuild program on March 18, March 25, or April 15. 🏡
More details: bit.ly/3Jt8xsb
Among the impactful changemakers making a difference on O‛ahu is @reusehawaii co-founder Quinn Vittum. In 2022, the Re-use team salvaged 442 tons of materials, which provided resources for over 20K residents and saved 364 tons of greenhouse gases. bit.ly/3Lh3tZv
Proposal submissions for the AUW.org Website Rebuild RFP are due March 17!
We're searching for a talented #webdevelopment team to help us design and build an intuitive, user-friendly, and responsive platform.
RFP Instructions: bit.ly/3XMS86B
Did you know more than 1,250 keiki are in Hawaiʻi's foster care system? There is an acute need to connect keiki and caregivers who can open their hearts and homes. Learn more in an online information session on March 16 via Zoom. #keiki
Photo credit: Partners in Development
Claiming #taxcredits could save you a significant amount on your 2022 tax return. Tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, are deductions applied directly to your tax bill, reducing the $$$ you owe.
See if you are eligible: bit.ly/3KUNzU7
It's critical to keep "benefits cliffs" in mind when creating #taxpolicies that support #ALICE households.
Benefits cliffs are sudden decreases in public benefits that can occur with a small increase in earnings. Read a local families' story: bit.ly/3ZHSiNt
The USDA recently updated Hawai‛i’s reimbursement rate for school lunches and other federal child nutrition programs, which will bring a projected $8 million to support healthy meals for local keiki. The power of #advocacy! 💪
Read more: bit.ly/3lYuGFG
Did you or your spouse donate to AUW or other nonprofit organizations in 2022? Let's get everything ready to claim your tax deductions!
From valuing non-cash items to properly organizing records, here are a few helpful tips: bit.ly/3Et2nWj
Lights, camera... strut your stuff! 💃
On Saturday, March 4, fashion powerhouse @neimanmarcus will once again produce a runway show that rivals NY Fashion Week. Models will show off this season's hottest looks on an 80-foot runway for one special cause: bit.ly/3YAb3SM