On a sunny Saturday morning in April, a cheerful crew of Locations Foundation volunteers gathered at Pearl City Highlands Elementary for a hands-on volunteer event in partnership with Hawaii 3Rs. Armed with brushes, buckets of brightly colored paint and a strong sense of aloha spirit, the group came ready to make a difference.
The Locations Foundation has been a long-time supporter of Hawaii 3Rs, whose mission is to “Repair, Remodel and Restore” Hawaii’s public schools. Many of our volunteers have pitched in to help Hawaii 3Rs complete school maintenance and beautification projects in the past—which came in handy, as they were able to share their experience and skills with new volunteers. From painting walkways and other common areas to general clean-up, each task completed helped create a brighter, more welcoming space for Pearl City Highlands Elementary students and staff.
The dedicated volunteer group included Locations agents Carol Y. Hayashi, Irene P. Tagata, Lori Mendoza Villalpando, Tiffany Kekumu and Wade Uehara, as well as employees Dori Fujimori, John Jacobson, Kiki King, Renee Dona and Tracey Okuhara.
“Projects like this aren’t just about physical improvements to Hawaii’s schools—they’re also about building relationships with other local non-profits who share our values and giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said event organizer and Foundation Executive Board member Jay Miller.
A huge mahalo to our incredible volunteers for spending their Saturday morning giving back, and to Hawaii 3Rs for continuing to provide these meaningful service opportunities. Together, we’re building stronger schools and stronger communities—one project at a time.
About Hawaii 3R’s
Hawaii 3R’s, which stands for “Repair, Remodel, and Restore,” is a nonprofit organization that has been transforming Hawaii’s public schools since its founding in 2001 by the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. With nearly 500 completed projects under their belt, Hawaii 3R’s has made a significant impact across the state, helping to refresh and revitalize nearly every public school. Their dedication has not only improved learning environments but has also saved the state more than $40 million in labor costs through community partnerships and volunteerism.
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