Hot Shots – 4/9/2025

Photo courtesy Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union

APFCU Committed To UH Esports Team

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union reinforced its commitment to the community by donating $26,250 to University of Hawai‘i’s esports scholarship fund. Pictured (from left) are UH esports athletes Shunta Shinjo, Hayden Apana and Ryan Ball, APFCU president and CEO Vince Otsuka, UH esports athlete Joe Carbullido, UH esports program director Nyle Sky Kauweloa and UH esports athlete Shaun Serikaku.

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Company Has Big Heart For Pets

MINI of Hawai‘i donated $6,600 to Hawaiian Humane Society as part of the MINI Paws Big Hearts event. By sponsoring every adoption fee on Feb. 15, MINI of Hawai‘i helped 53 pets find loving homes. Pictured (from left) are Sydney Sears, Hawaiian Humane Society manager of annual giving; Julie Bautista, Hawaiian Humane Society manager of special events; Shealyn Torres, MINI of Hawai‘i preowned inventory specialist; Mandy Quitog, MINI of Hawai‘i marketing coordinator; and Meredith Forbes, Hawaiian Humane Society director of development.

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Credit Union Donates To Fire Academy

Honolulu Fire Department Federal Credit Union recently provided nonprofit Ho‘omau Fire Academy with a $2,000 donation. The gift will help Ho‘omau Fire Academy reach more aspiring firefighters and first responders. Pictured (from left) are HFDFCU CEO Guy Usui and Ho‘omau Fire Academy president Reid Shimabukuro. HFDFCU is Hawai‘i’s only credit union dedicated to firefighters. For more than 85 years, HFDFCU has provided support to firefighters and their families throughout the state.