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Summer Program For Girls
Grants Benefit Waimānalo Groups
Hale Limu Lipu‘upu‘u is one of the cultural spaces that was built at the Waimānalo Learning Center through ‘Ilima Ho-Lastimosa’s partnerships and its many volunteers. PHOTO COURTESY DR. JANE CHUNG DO
Girls Summit Youth, an enriching, fun summer program that builds critical think- ing, decision-making skills and empow- ered confidence for girls in grades 6-8, is accepting applications for sessions in July and August at YWCA Kokokahi. Interest- ed participants may apply at mcblhawaii. org/girls-summityouth and select their pre- ferred dates: July 12-16; July 19-23; July 26-30 or Aug. 2-6.
of the tuition for those families who can demonstrate need. The program wants to provide all girls with the opportunity to participate in the summer program. Re- quirements to qualify for financial aid are noted on the registration page.
Two Waimānalo-based nonprofits were recently awarded $25,000 grants from Hawaiian Electric.
The weeklong program, which features a curriculum of yoga, creative reading and writing, CPR education, financial man- agement tips, advocacy exploration and a community focused project, has been host- ed by the Patsy T. Mink Center for Busi- ness & Leadership since 2018.
“At YWCA O‘ahu and the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership, we believe there is an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to nurture girls of all ages to become the leaders of tomorrow,” states director Colleen McAluney.
The funds will go to sup- port initiatives at Hui Māla- ma O Ke Kai and Waimāna- lo Learning Center that are aimed at building community resilience. Both organizations offer programs that are rooted in community engagement, educational excellence and Hawaiian culture — aspects that are important to Hawai- ian Electric’s own sustainabil- ity and resilience initiatives.
‘Āina, or Connecting Com- munity Project.
ian cultural knowledge to improve the food security, health and holistic wellness of the community. WLC will use the funds to continue its education, outreach and en- gagement activities through a community coordinator.
The cost to attend Girls Summit Youth is $200 per child, however financial as- sistance is still available with up to 75%
“Middle school can be a challenging so- cial passage, and we are committed to pro- viding the young women of Hawai‘i with the tools not just to survive, but to thrive. Girls Summit Youth explores the themes of sense of self, sense of place, inner pow- er and creativity all through the lens of the Hawaiian cultural values of aloha, building
Hui Mālama O Ke Kai facilitates positive youth de- velopment with a focus on Native Hawaiian population. It will use the grant for its Pili
Central to the project is a 3,312-square-foot covered deck with accommodations for after-school cultural, craft and other activities by pre- teens, young adult and adult participants in the organiza- tion’s programs.
“This grant means I can continue to serve, teach, learn from and share ʻāina-based education with my commu- nity,” states ʻIlima Ho-Las- timosa, WLC’s community coordinator.
self-awareness and confidence.” For more information, con- tact MCBL senior program manager Brittany Montillia- noat 808-695-2635 or mcbl@
Waimānalo Learning Cen- ter is a community-driven program that provides edu- cational outreach and train- ing based on Native Hawai-
ywcaoahu.org.
The weeklong Girls Summit Youth is open to girls in grades 6-8.
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