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Donate ‘Slippahs’ At FHB Sites
First Hawaiian Bank is holding a “Slippah Drive” at all of its 49 branches in benefit of ʻEwa-based nonprofit Child & Family Ser- vice, and the West Oʻahu community is wel- come to participate.
Getting involved is easy. Simply drop off a pair of brand-new slippers of any size and color to a FHB location, including those on the Westside —Waipahu (94-205 Leokū St.), Kapolei (590 Farrington Hwy.) and ʻEwa Beach (91-1401 Fort Weaver Road) — by Aug. 20.
Residents are asked to donate new slippers to First Hawaiian Bank. PHOTO COURTESY FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
“Slippers are a basic need in Hawaiʻi that many in the community go without. Bring- ing hope and support to people in need can be as simple as offering someone a new pair of slippers,” states Bob Harrison, FHB chairman, president and CEO. “We invite everyone to join us in donating to this statewide Slippah Drive to support Child & Family Service’s efforts to meet this need in our community.”
and tag each one.
“We couldn’t be more appreciative to
The bank’s staffers got the ball rolling by donating 800 pairs of slippers, and its volunteer community care team helped sort
the staff of First Hawaiian Bank and their incredible effort behind this slipper drive. We’re so humbled to be recipients of your generosity,” states Karen Tan, president and CEO of Child & Family Service. “The do- nation will benefit many of our participants statewide, from keiki to kūpuna, including those in shelters, walk-in family centers and residential homes, to name a few.”
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