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Hawaii Island United Way general campaign underway
Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
Kick-off rallies in Hilo and Kona were conducted last week, celebrating the 46th Annual General Campaign of the Hawaii Island United Way.
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
The Hawaii Island United Way keeps most of the funds raised right on this island. This is your chance to help many social service agencies with one contribution. Aloha, Russ.
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One of the best things you can do with your charitable contributions – this and Make-a-Wish – both work to get the benefits to those needing them efficiently and with very little overhead. United Way keeps the funding local, too.
You’re right. Years ago, I served on the governing board of the Hawaii Island United Way. At that time, ninety-eight percent of the funds raised stayed in Hawaii County. Our accounting requirements were very strict. Sometimes our board cut off a charity because of financial sloppiness. Make-a-Wish is an excellent charity and has an outstanding record of civic responsibility. Congress could learn a lesson or two from these people. Russ.