HANALEI PLAYGROUND DEDICATION POSTPONED DEDICATION OF BROSNAN-FUNDED PLAYGROUND AT HANALEI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAS BEEN POSTPONED Honolulu & Hanalei, Kauai: Due to overwhelming community interest, the dedication of the new playground at Hanalei Elementary School has been postponed. A new date has yet to be determined. The new community celebration will not only include the blessing of the playground, but will also include a luau and entertainment. The dedication was initially scheduled for June 4, 2007, before the school's summer break. However, the school and the planning committee decided to reschedule the ceremony so that the community could participate in the celebration. Actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely, donated $100,000 to the non-profit organization, Hawaii 3R's, in March 2007 to replace an unsafe playground at Hanalei Elementary School. Hawaii 3R's also provided a grant of $47,800 towards the project. The playground planning committee consisted of Keely Brosnan, Megan McCullough, Mona Green, and Sherry Scott. The community volunteers included Matt Hunter, Hobey Beck, Michael Olanolan, Brian Hennessey, Gary Fisher, Joe Marvin and Tom Grindal. photos of the event will be made available to the media - if you are interested please contact hawaii 3r's at 521-5524. Posted by hawaii3rs on May 31, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM (0 views) BROSNAN FAMILY TRUST $100,000 DONATION HELPS BROSNAN FAMILY TRUST'S $100,000 DONATION TO HAWAII 3R'S FOR PLAYGROUND AT HANALEI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEARS FRUIT Hanalei, Kauai: Actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely, donated $100,000 to the non-profit organization, Hawaii 3R's, in March 2007 to replace an unsafe playground at Hanalei Elementary School. Hawaii 3R's also provided a grant of $47,800 towards the project. On June 4, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., the new playground will be dedicated at the school. According to Pierce Brosnan, "We were disheartened that the playground equipment was condemned for so long and we wanted to find a way to help. We believe that play activities enhance children's educational experiences, and these children were missing out." Keely Brosnan added, "We initially planned to donate the money to the State, but we ran into some red tape. We were fortunate to hear about Hawaii 3R's -- through Hawaii 3R's, this wonderful playground will be completed in a matter of months. And I am especially pleased that one hundred percent of our donation will be spent on this project." "Hawaii 3R's is well known in the schools, but not as well known by the general public," acknowledged Ryan Shigetani, Executive Director of Hawaii 3R's. "We want to get the word out that if you want to donate money towards improving any public school's facilities, we will ensure that your funds are used efficiently and effectively. Or, if you have a group of volunteers, either skilled or unskilled, we will help match you up with a school and a project." "Along with Pierce and Keely Brosnan, I must also thank the volunteers from the Hanalei community," stated Corey Nakamura, Principal of Hanalei Elementary School. "These volunteers showed their commitment to the students of Hanalei Elementary by removing and disposing of the unsafe playground." The playground planning committee consisted of Keely Brosnan, Megan McCullough, Mona Green, and Sherry Scott. The community volunteers included Matt Hunter, Hobey Beck, Michael Olanolan, Brian Hennessey, Gary Fisher, Joe Marvin and Tom Grindal. Photos of the event will be made available to the media -- if you are interested please contact Hawaii 3R's at 521--5524. Posted by hawaii3rs on May 31, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM (0 views) FORTY HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $1,336,300 Contact: Ryan Shigetani Executive Director 808-521-5525 May 17, 2007 FORTY HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $1,336,300 FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS Since 2001, Hawaii 3R's has awarded 317 grants totaling $9.3 million to Hawaii Public Schools Honolulu: Last week, Hawaii 3R's awarded grants to forty schools statewide totaling $1,336,300. The State estimates that it would have cost $3,261,000 to complete these projects on its own. The following public schools have been awarded grants: Ahuimanu Elementary School Aiea High School Aiea Intermediate School Aliamanu Middle School Ben Parker ElementarySchool Castle High School De Silva Elementary School Haiku Elementary School Hauula Elementary School Hickam Elementary School Holomua Elementary School Honokaa Elementary School Kaahumanu Elementary School Kahuku High/Intermediate School Kailua Intermediate School Kainalu Elementary School Kamaile Elementary School Kauai High School Kaunakakai Elementary School Kilohana Elementary School Kohala Elementary School Konawaena High School Lahainaluna High School Manoa Elementary School Maunaloa Elementary School Mililani High School Moanalua High School Molokai High School Molokai Middle School Mountain View Elementary School Niu Valley Middle School Paauilo Elementary/Intermediate School Pope Elementary School Stevenson Middle School Waiahole Elementary School Waianae Elementary School Waianae High School Waianae Intermediate School Waikele Elementary School Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha The geographic locations of the schools awarded grants this round illustrate the statewide reach of Hawaii 3R's with four from Honolulu, six from Central Oahu, six from Leeward Oahu, nine from Windward Oahu, six from Hawaii, two from Maui, five from Molokai, and two from Kauai The projects that will be completed include the repainting of a library, kitchen, a girls' dorm, replacing playground equipment, replacing walkways, improving drainage, resurfacing a football field, installing security screens, installing lab partitions, improving ventilation in classrooms, and replacing chain link fences, windows, light fixtures, carpets, and stage curtains. In 2001, Senator Inouye began an initiative called Hawaii 3R's (Repair, Remodel, and Restore Hawaii's public schools). Working with State agencies, trade unions, businesses, the military, community leaders, parents, teachers, and students, the goal is to match State, federal, and private funds with volunteerism - "sweat equity" - both skilled and unskilled, to complete repair and maintenance projects at a significantly lower cost. Hawaii 3R's received funding from the State and Federal governments. It has also received private funding from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Campbell Estate and the James and Abigail Campbell Foundation, AT&T Foundation, American Savings Bank, and Prudential Locations. Hawaii 3R's awards grants to proactive public schools that step forward with enthusiastic volunteers, business support, and/or private contributions of equal or greater value to the requested grant amount. For more information, please visit out website at www.hawaii3rs.com. Posted by hawaii3rs on May 30, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM (0 views) SIXTEEN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $534,900 FOR SIXTEEN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $534,900 FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS Also, two Native Hawaiian Charter Schools awarded $112,700. Honolulu: Last week, Hawaii 3R?s awarded grants to eighteen schools statewide totaling $647,600. The State estimates that it would have cost $1,270,000 to complete these projects on its own. Posted by hawaii3rs on February 15, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM (0 views) TWENTY-THREE HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED $743,90 Hawaii 3R?s awards its twenty-first round of grants for repair and maintenance projects. Honolulu: Last week, Hawaii 3R?s awarded grants to twenty-three schools statewide totaling $743,900. The State estimates that it would have cost $1,700,000 to complete these projects on its own. The following public schools have been awarded grants: ... read more Posted by hawaii3rs on November 22, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM (0 views) Archives Search News powered by ashnews v0.83