Hot Shots – 9/2/25

Photo courtesy ARDA-Hawai‘i

Funds To Address Homelessness

In an effort to tackle homelessness and housing instability in Hawai‘i, ARDA-Hawai‘i has donated $4,000 to HomeAid Hawai‘i, a nonprofit focused on developing housing and shelter for those experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless. Pictured (from left) are ARDA-Hawai‘i executive committee member Linda Rodrigues and HomeAid Hawai‘i CEO Kimo Carvalho.

Photo courtesy Mālama Maunalua

‘Grand’ Donation Aids Restoration

Hilton Grand Vacations recently donated $5,000 to support Mālama Maunalua’s marine habitat restoration efforts including invasive algae removal and planting resilient coral. Pictured (from left) are David Watanabe, HGV business operations manager and broker-in-charge; Corinne Shiroma, HGV senior director of human resources business partner; Alex Awo, Mālama Maunalua director of habitat restoration programs; Megumi Haubner, HGV director of corporate communications; and Kristin Grobe, HGV senior director of business operations.