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American Savings Bank raises $368,000 for local nonprofits during Kahiau campaign

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Nearly 94% of American Savings Bank employees participated in the annual workplace giving program, which raised more than $368,000 to help local nonprofits. (Photo courtesy: American Savings Bank)

American Savings Bank’s 2023 Kahiau Giving Campaign raised $368,268 to help local organizations provide vital resources and services to the community.

Nearly 94% of American Savings Bank employees participated in the annual workplace giving program, resulting in the largest Kahiau donation since the program’s inception in 2011.

The theme of this year’s Kahiau campaign was “Planting Seeds for a Thriving Community.” In Hawaiian, “Kahiau” means “to give from the heart without expecting anything in return.”

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The campaign received $218,268 in employee donations, with American Savings Bank contributing an additional matching donation of $150,000.

  • The funds raised were distributed to Child and Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation, and local United Way chapters. (PC: American Savings Bank)
  • The funds raised were distributed to Child and Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation, and local United Way chapters. (PC: American Savings Bank)
  • The funds raised were distributed to Child and Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation, and local United Way chapters. (PC: American Savings Bank)
  • The funds raised were distributed to Child and Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation, and local United Way chapters. (PC: American Savings Bank)
  • The funds raised were distributed to Child and Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation, and local United Way chapters. (PC: American Savings Bank)

The funds raised were distributed to Child & Family Service, Kapiʻolani Health Foundation, Kupu Hawaiʻi, Partners in Development Foundation and local United Way chapters, including Aloha United Way, Friendly Isle United Fund, Hawaiʻi Island United Way, Kauaʻi United Way and Maui United Way.

“Our Kahiau partners have shown unwavering dedication to serving the community, providing essential services and bringing hope to those who need it most,” said Ann Teranishi, president and CEO at American Savings Bank . “We are honored to support their missions and proud of our 1,100 teammates for their ongoing commitment to making a positive impact.”

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