Four-and-a-half million. That’s how many pounds of food have been distributed by the Maui Food Bank since the start of 2021. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit served around 10,000 food-insecure people countywide every month. That number has since…
A few weeks ago, Sarah Sorenson of Whale’s Tail Realty received a thank-you note from an elementary school teacher on Lanai. It reads in part: “Your generosity and time have made a positive impact on my students and myself ……
Maybe you’ve already heard the statistic: According to the U.S. Department of Education, 94 percent of teachers reported spending their own money on classroom supplies without reimbursement. Why? Because many of their students can’t afford to purchase these items. That’s…
The back-to-school shopping season is long over, but there are students who still need basic supplies like pencils, paper and notebooks. The reality is, many parents can’t afford these items and students often go without. Their teachers routinely step in…
Did you know that an average pencil has enough graphite to draw a 35-mile-long line? Or that one Ticonderoga pencil can write up to 45,000 words? When you think about it, a single pencil holds so much potential. No wonder…
No one is ever prepared to hear the words: “You have cancer.” Apart from coping with the physical, mental and emotional impacts of a diagnosis, patients and their families must navigate the logistical and financial aspects of cancer care, which can be confusing…
In 1901, Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist and neurologist, examined a patient with a mystifying case of progressive memory loss. He determined that she had a pathological form of dementia—what we now know to be Alzheimer’s disease. Today, Alzheimer’s…
Once a week, without fail, you’ll find Lisa Baptiste in her kitchen busily preparing a feast for 20 people. Depending on the week, her home will be filled with the delicious aroma of meatloaf, baked chicken, spaghetti or chili. The…
For Anita White, there’s nothing more thrilling than being at the controls of an airplane. But there’s one thing that comes close: When she hears a young girl say she wants to be a pilot someday. White, a pilot and…
The 2021-22 academic year is now in full swing, and while the back-to-school shopping season may be behind us, there’s still a need for basic supplies. The reality is, many students can’t afford these items and teachers often pick up…