The Hualalai ‘Ohana Foundation held the ‘Ohana Hana Hou sale on Friday, April 8th for the workforce of Hualalai Resort. It’s been 3 years since the Foundation has been able to organize the sale and employees came out in droves to help clear out inventory. Gently used items donated by Hualalai homeowners included houseware, clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, and beach gear.
The Foundation would like to thank our generous homeowner community for supporting this annual sale for employees through their in-kind gifts. Your gifts support employees who appreciate the opportunity to shop for unique and rare items not found in the local community or stores. It brings us tremendous joy to be able to share baby cribs or booster seats with new parents, children’s puzzles and toys with employee children, or books with avid readers. Thank you for the aloha you bring and the kindness you extend to the workforce here!
Most of all, we are so grateful for our army of 8 employee volunteers who, on their personal time, came out to support this massive undertaking, who showed up at 5am and worked hard until 6:30pm to inventory, organize and present items for the sale.
“The Foundation does so much for our family and co-workers here at Hualalai, this is one way we felt it would be nice to give back and say thank you for all you do,” said Betty Jean Arias, committee co-chair.
Thank you to the following individuals for their incredible support!
John Novak, co-Chair (Retail)
Betty Jean Arias, co-Chair (PSAV)
Arnel Arias (Spa)
Monica Balanay (Marketing)
Cheryl Duby (Purchasing Department)
Noa Kunitake (PDX alum)
Daniel Kunitake (community volunteer)
Lloyd Mendes (Security)
The Hana Hou closet and container are now clean and empty, and we couldn’t be happier!
Mahalo nui loa,
Nico & Sonnaly
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