Hot Shots – 4/19/23

Credit Union Creates Foundation, Change

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has launched its new foundation, Aloha Pacific Foundation, with a $10,000 donation to Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center. The contribution enables the nonprofit to further provide counseling, education and support to first-time local homeowners. Pictured (from left) are Kelli Abe Trifonovitch, board member, Aloha Pacific Foundation; Sheri Kajiwara, board secretary, Aloha Pacific Foundation; Vince Otsuka, president and CEO, Aloha Pacific FCU; Robert Morita, board chair, Aloha Pacific Foundation; Reina Miyamoto, executive director, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center; and Carol Marx, immediate past chair, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center. PHOTO COURTESY ALOHA PACIFIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Turning Point Gives ‘Back’ To Community

Turning Point Chiropractic recently presented a $15,000 check to Parents and Children Together’s Teen Program, which serves more than 300 youths annually. The contribution was made at the end of the company’s volunteer efforts, during which a dozen Turning Point employees painted, cleaned and beautified PACT’s teen centers in Kalihi and Hālawa. PACT is a multifaceted family service agency that helps more than 15,000 parents, children and individuals each year.

PHOTO COURTESY PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER