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FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2023
VICTORIOUS
Hawai‘i native Carissa Moore wins Ranch Pro in California.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
State Sen. Mike Gabbard shares news on funding for school and more. SEE PAGE 6
Home Essentials For Local Families
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Anson Bushong-Marras of the Bad Boys runs the ball as East Side Warriors players attempt to tackle him during a playoff game last month at Kapolei Community Park. ANTHONY CONSILLIO PHOTO
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hroughout April, Waipahu-based com- pany haul2hi and Helping Hands Ha- wai‘i’s program Community Clear-
inghouse (CCH) partnered to raise money for furniture for 30 families in need. Overall, fam- ilies received more than $4,000 worth of furni- ture and home goods from IKEA.
“Some of the larger items being donated are dressers, dining sets and sofas,” says haul2hi owner Jane Murao.
Additionally, the families were given shower curtains, bathroom rugs, pots and pans, dish- es, flatware and even some closet organization pieces.
“Furniture is one of the most requested items for CCH families because of how expensive it can be,” Murao says. “A portion of the proceeds from all sales in April went to this campaign and was augmented by donations from the community made through the Helping Hands Hawai‘i donor network.”
To participate in the campaign, families needed to apply, then, once approved, sched- ule an appointment to visit Community Clear-
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