Hot Shots – 12/3/25

Foundation Awards Transformative Gift

Photo courtesy Big Brothers Big Sisters hawai‘i.

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation recently awarded a $1 million gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i in support of its new headquarters, the Clarence T.C. Ching Opportunity Center in Kaka’ako. Pictured at the check presentation are (from left) Elizabeth Hokada, trustee of Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation; Neill Char, campaign co-chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i and vice chair of First Hawaiian Bank; Raymond Tam, trustee of Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation; Robert Fujioka, vice chair of Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation; Tertia Freas, executive director of Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation; Dennis Brown, campaign co-chair and president emeritus of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i; Tyler Kurashige, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i; Cathy Ching, trustee of Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation; and Larry Rodriguez, campaign co-chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i and Central Pacific Bank retiree. 

Mission Of Meals, Ministry

Photo courtesy River of Life Mission

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Gov. Josh Green’s coordinator on homelessness Jun Yang recently presented signed proclamations declaring Nov. 4 as River of Life Mission Day. It honored the organization’s 40 years of providing meals and ministry to O‘ahu’s homeless individuals and at-risk kūpuna, keiki and ‘ohana. Pictured at the proclamation ceremony are (from left) Yang; Keali‘i Kane Gray, executive director of River of Life Mission; Blangiardi; and Elwin Ahu, board chair of River of Life Mission.