Fostering Independence
| These programs address disabling conditions or life-threatening illnesses. Their common goal is to improve the quality of life for those with health issues. |
Did you know?
Hawaii Island United Way funds specific programs, not entire agencies. By funding specific programs we can ensure that the money we give is being used effectively and for its intended purpose. |
Results You Can See ...
- Helped more than 200 seniors live quality lives at home.
- Sponsored training in CPR and First Aid to more than 500 community members.
- Provides daily life skills and training programs to differently “able” adults; promoting their independence and participation in society.
- Assisted more than 50 adults recovering form additions to develop successful living skills.
“I am writing this letter with the warmest thanks and Mahalo to the support and assistance that you (Hawaii Island chapter of the American Red Cross) have provided me and my family through this disaster of losing my house. If it wasn’t for your assistance I do not think I could bear the burden of losing everything I owned in my home which went up in smoke…thank you once again form the bottom of my heart…” - Local fire victim
