Archive for October, 2008

FACE Maui Founding Convention

Come join us for this momentous occasion, as FACE officially expands its mission to the neighbor islands and the people of Maui come together for the common good of their community! Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m., registration begins at 8:30 Christ the King Catholic Church 20 West Wakea Avenue, Wailuku, Maui This event is [...]

FACE the Housing Crisis Contest 2008 WINNERS

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Greg Field of Waiamanalo works at Alu Like, non-profit helping Native Hawaiian community with financial literacy & goal-setting. Former editor, Waiamanalo News. All 4 responses made the final round. HOMELESSNESS: Imagine a musical game of chairs with too few chairs for the number of players. When the music stops some decent, hardworking people are [...]

Lawmakers Plan to Tackle Medical Crisis

October 25th, 2008

By Olena Rubin, KHON The country’s current economic situation is not only threatening the financial markets, but also Hawaii’s health care system. The problem has become so big that Hawaii lawmakers are promising to confront the crisis head-on. With sky rocketing medical costs and health care coverage far from each Hawaii lawmakers are taking action. [...]

2008 Accountability Assembly, Housing Contest Awards

Come and learn more about the issues in Healthcare, Affordable Housing, and Education affecting our community, and about the work you, your friends and family have been doing with FACE to help. Invited guests include local, state, and federally-elected officials. Senator Daniel Inouye and Congressman Neil Abercrombie will be in attendance and the winners of our FACE the [...]

A Community Forum to Address Health Care for All

CRISIS IN HEALTH CARE: Doctors are leaving Hawaii, hospitals are facing staff cutbacks and possible bankruptcy, and emergency rooms are crowded. Come and learn more about the problems and join the conversation about solutions! When: Thursday, September 25, 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: KEY Project, 47-200 Waihee Rd., Kaneohe Sponsors: FACE, KEY Project and Ke Kumu Ola O’Kahaluu (a [...]