News

Stay up to date on the latest happenings with the Kauai United Way and our participating agencies.

Kauai Klassics 2019

Dec 19, 2018

An intimate pau hana of world-class chamber music featuring musicians from the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras and San Francisco Symphony for the benefit of Kaua’i United Way.

World Class Chamber Music Right Here on Kauai

Nov 8, 2018

January may seem distant, but it will be here before we know it, so it’s not too early to start planning for the 8th Annual Kauai Klassics chamber music concert which will be coming up on Friday January 18th at St. Michael’s church in Lihue. We don’t yet know who’s coming or even what instruments will be here but one thing is certain: this will be a rare performance by world-class musicians you definitely do not want to miss. All our previous experience makes this abundantly clear; ask anyone who was there!

75th Anniversary Celebration at Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Nov 8, 2018

I am thrilled to announce a spectacular – as well as delicious – fundraiser in celebration of the anniversary confluence of Ruth’s Chris Steak House Kauai’s 1st Year on the Garden Island and Kauai United Way’s 75th year as our island’s umbrella charitable organization.

75 Year Anniversary

Sep 11, 2018

Kaua’i United Way is celebrating its 75th year as our island’s umbrella social service organization. We have been looking out for the social service needs of our whole island since 1943.

2018 Kauai United Way WALK A THON

Sep 5, 2018

Kaua‘i United Way WALK A THON. HALF THE MONEY you raise goes to your group. The rest goes to support the vital community work of Kauai United Way’s 26 Partner Agencies. There’s nothing to sell, nothing to organize!

First Hawaiian Bank has provided a boost to the Kaua’i United Way Annual Campaign

Feb 1, 2018

First Hawaiian Bank has provided a boost to the Kaua’i United Way Annual Campaign with both a corporate gift and payroll-deducted donations from many of their management and staff employees. “First Hawaiian has been a huge supporter of the Kaua’i community for many years,” said executive director Scott Giarman. “This gift puts them among our top corporate donors once again this year.”

Kauai United Way Accepting Funding Applications – 2018

Jan 24, 2018

Non-profit organizations which provide human services to the people of Kauai can apply for Kauai United Way funding for the period July 2018 through June 2019. In order to be eligible for funding, organizations must be able to demonstrate that they:

Grand Hyatt Kauai Management and Associates Donate $20,000

Dec 21, 2017

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort General Manager Dan King proudly presented a check for $20,000 recently to Kauai United Way (KUW) Campaign Co-Chairs Shannon Maxwell and Peter Wiederoder representing funds raised by the property’s management and associates. “This money will be added to the 2017 Annual Campaign and included in the 2018 KUW allocations to the many social service programs vetted and funded by Kauai United Way, all right here on our island,” said executive director Scott Giarman.