Charis Higginson, founder of Humanity Hale, said the fundraiser in which they partnered with Ohana Fuels’ Fuel Up Do Good program and staffed car washes was one to remember. The team valued their opportunity to work with the organization, and was able to raise close to $7,000 for underserved youth Sept.1, according to a Big Island Gazette report.
"It was really amazing to have the whole community come together for this," Higginson said in the release. "We are so appreciative to Ohana Fuels for this donation and looking forward to giving back to our Big Island youth."
Humanity Hale raised a total of $6,801.48 throughout their fundraising efforts with this project, Big Island Gazette reported. Whenever a driver refueled their vehicle with Ohana Fuels' Top Tier gasoline, a percentage of the earnings went toward supporting Humanity Hale during the campaign.
Since Humanity Hale's establishment in 2019, it has served as a safe haven for the at-promise youth of Big Island, encompassing those aged eight and older, according to the report. This nonprofit organization tackles profound cultural, historical and intergenerational traumas through the provision of healing and educational initiatives.
By embracing and revitalizing Hawaiian culture, it provides support to the often-overlooked youth of Hawaiʻi, ensuring they do not traverse their paths to healing in isolation, Big Island Gazette reported.
The Humanity Hale community consists of volunteer mentors, peers and students. Programs include education, art, life skills, abuse prevention, diversity training and 24/7 trauma support, Big Island Gazette said.
The organization sustains its goals, which consist of up leveling trauma support programs, through contributions, and look forward to the future goal to create a group foster home and community center for those transitioning out of foster care due to age, according to Big Island Gazette.
The community can support Humanity Hale's future initiatives by taking part in their second group foster home fundraising event Oct. 21 at the Bolton Farms in Holualoa, Big Island Gazette reported.
This event is a fall fest fundraiser and tickets can be purchased online.