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As the state and rest of the world continue to deal with the pan- demic and its effects on daily life, the need for assistance continues to grow. Organiza- tions that help the community in myriad ways are working harder than ever, and some- times with fewer resources than normal.
ing Campaign. Through this program, employees of partic- ipating workplaces may opt to contribute a set amount from each paycheck (or make a one- time gift) for specified causes. Participants may choose from a list of nearly 350 nonprofits that AUW supports.
ed as an employee of HGEA, and had been in place long before that.”
Throughout this, Aloha United Way persists. Along with its many giving partners, it continues to sustain its sup- port of the organizations that help those in the community who may be struggling.
Randy Perreira, executive director for Hawai‘i Govern- ment Employees Association, notes that the group has a long history with AUW.
“Over the years, through workplace campaigns con- ducted at unionized em- ployers, our affiliates and members have raised funds through bake sales, fashion shows, the raffling of em- ployee ‘perks,’ golf tourna- ments and a variety of other creative means. The level of ingenuity in raising funds has been quite remarkable.”
“One of our most success- ful annual campaigns is our Retiree Giving Program, rais- ing in excess of $133,000 last year alone. Our partnership with AUW has been invalu- able to encourage and guide giving in our ranks.”
To that end, AUW has launched its Workplace Giv-
“I can’t say how long our Hawai‘i State AFL-CIO has been partnering with AUW, but will confirm that our partnership has been in place for the 38 years since I start-
To learn more about AUW and its Workplace Giving Campaign, go to auw.org.
Randy Perreira
Perreira says that while many opt to give via a direct donation or payroll deduction, employees have found other ways to raise funds for AUW.
He adds that, for many HGEA members, the spirit of giving continues on beyond the end of one’s career.
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