Hot Shots – 1/28/26

Photo Courtesy Lindsay Chambers

A Sizeable Donation For DVAC

The Domestic Violence Action Center recently received a donation of more than $24,000 from First Hawaiian Bank as part of its annual Kōkua Mai employee giving campaign. Pictured are (from left) Paul Gauci, assistant vice president and senior wealth adviser for FHB; Krystal Abiodun, development manager for DVAC; Kayla Smith, marketing programs officer for FHB; Laurie Tochiki, interim CEO for DVAC; and David Tumilowicz, board president of DVAC.

Photo Courtesy of YMCA of Honolulu

Funds Will Create Community Room

The YMCA of Honolulu has received a combined $425,000 donation to support the creation of the Central Pacific Bank Foundation Community Room at the new, reimagined Nu‘uanu YMCA. The contribution comprises a $250,000 grant from the Central Pacific Bank Foundation, a $75,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund, and a $100,000 personal donation from Arnold Martines, Central Pacific Bank chairman, president and CEO, and his wife, Thuy Martines. Officials representing the organizations (pictured) gathered at the check presentation event to celebrate the occasion.

Photo Courtesy Pālolo Chinese Home

Nonprofit Gets Funds For Kūpuna

TY Realty has presented a $5,000 check to Pālolo Chinese Home, a donation that will help support the nonprofit in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, adult residential care and hospice service. Pictured (from left) are Dane Ing, director of business development for TY Realty; Matt Yamamoto, president of TY Realty; Darlene Nakayama, CEO of Pālolo Chinese Home; and city Councilmember Scott Nishimoto.