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Family Programs Hawai‘i |
Prevents Foster Care
Supports Families and Children in Foster Care
Helps Youth become self-sustaining citizens
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2010 Annual Conference Coming Soon |
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Click here for more information and to register online.
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Volunteers are the glue that holds so many of the FPH programs and events together. You'll fin d our volunteers behind the scenes at every agency event, conference, support group, in the office and at the receiving home. They cook, clean, staple, collate, stuff envelopes, watch kids, chaperone, fundraise and perform unbelievable acts of kindness.
It is impossible to truly value the time and contributions that volunteers bring to FPH. In 2009, over 1,200 event and program volunteers contributed 8,913 hours. Valued at $19.51 per hour, their contribution equals $173,893.00! By qualifying the value of their time, we can gauge just how important volunteers are to children and families in foster care.
Let some of our volunteers tell you in their own words what volunteering for FPH means to them.
I saw parents smile because there were people that understood. I heard laughter from children enjoying moments I miss so dearly. I felt the warmth of the volunteers giving so others get what they should have, which is smiles and love. I was fed the satisfaction of knowing that I can make a difference in a life.
Barrett Nash
I just wanted to say thank you for this opportunity to volunteer at such a fun filled and rewarding venue. I've never helped in something so large scale as this. Seeing all the happy faces and holiday cheer throughout the event passed on to me memories.
Hector
Mendoza
I have always wanted to get more involved in foster care and help other Foster Parents. It empowers parents to know that they are not in it alone, which I think is one of the greatest fears of foster parenting. Initially, when the support groups first started, a lot of the foster parents who attended doubted their abilities. It helped to talk to other Foster Parents who have gone through similar experiences, and sharing ideas and tips is always very helpful.
Support Group Parent
Joseph called me tonight to thank me for the grad card that I sent. He seemed very pleased and then asked if I was coming to the graduation. It turns out he forgot to give me an invite. It really seemed to matter to him that I would attend, so of course, I did. People think that what we are doing benefits the kids. Well, I am sure the kids benefit, but so do we!!
PV Volunteer
If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, it is now. Not for any grand cause, necessarily... but for something that tugs at your heart, something that's you r inspiration, something that's your dream.
Author Unknown
I love just BEING with the children. They have so much going on in their lives and in the end all they need is love and support, which I'm more than capable of giving. I truly believe that each boy and girl has so much potential to be successful in life, and if I can be a role model that shapes their life, than I have accomplished more than a diploma or degree can justify.
Kanani Kaopua
I help kids.
With today’s economy, it’s harder than ever to convince people to volunteer time or donate money to a needy charity. But because of today’s economy, the need is greater than ever. So how do we bring together our philanthropic efforts and motivate people to support Family Programs Hawai‘i? It starts with a very pure, very simple…but BIG IDEA.
“I help kids." The kids need you!
This is a special t-shirt that shows your commitment to children and you can get it by donating $100 or volunteering 50 hours of your time to Family Programs Hawai‘i. Let’s face it, most everyone wants to help a child. Support Family Programs Hawai‘i by being a walking billboard and wearing the shirt with pride and passion: to the grocery store, the bank, community events, when they volunteer, etc. You can also help us recruit friends, businesses, schools and clubs to join the crusade.
“I help kids.”…Three little words that mean so much.
Join Me.
To donate, click here.
To volunteer, click here.
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