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Do you have a favorite community project that is making a difference in our communities and benefiting Hawaii's neighborhoods? Starting on September 24, the Central Pacific Bank C.A.T.C.H. (Citizens Against Troublemakers and Criminals in Hawaii) Fund Team will be accepting nominations of non-profit community improvement projects that will make a difference in our communities and benefit the citizens of Hawaii.
Inspired by the KSSK Posse's diligent pursuit of good deeds-to unselfishly help others in need-Central Pacific Bank established the CATCH Award 13 years ago to support a grassroots effort to make Hawaii a better place to live. For every Posse incident that's resolved, Central Pacific Bank donates $1,000 into the Central Pacific CATCH Fund.
""We would like to extend a warm mahalo to the KSSK Posse," said C.A.T.C.H. Fund 'Sheriff' Clint Arnoldus, president and chief executive officer of Central Pacific Bank. "The CATCH Fund encourages and supports projects that improve the quality of life in Hawaii's communities."
This year, thanks to the unselfish efforts of the KSSK Posse, the Fund totals $10,000.
The criteria for nomination of projects is as follows:
- Is administered by a non-profit organization
- Benefits a community or communities in the state of Hawaii
- Will be completed by November of 2008
A printable version of the official Nomination Form can be downloaded from www.centralpacificbank.com.
Official nomination forms can also be obtained at all Central Pacific Bank branches. Return all completed forms to Central Pacific Bank branches by the October 31, 2007 deadline.
This year's CATCH Fund will be awarded to one or more projects selected by a panel of representatives from Central Pacific Bank and KSSK AM/FM.
Winning projects will be announced on the air at the November 17, 2007 KSSK Perry & Price Show at John Dominis.
Last year, numerous nominations for community improvement projects were received, and after lengthy deliberation, the panel of judges selected two projects to receive a portion of the 2007 Fund:
Kokua Kalihi Valley was awarded a $5,000 donation to help build a Community Gardening Pavilion in the Kalihi Valley Nature Park project.
They've transformed an illegal dumping ground in Kalihi Valley into a nature park with community gardens, natural springs, taro patches for residents and community groups to enjoy.
Catholic Charities received the other $5,000 donation for the Ka Hale O Kawaihae project for constructing a much-needed Playground for the children at a homeless shelter on the west coast of the Big Island.
"We encourage everyone to submit nominations for projects that will improve our communities," said Sheriff Clint.
For more information, please visit www.centralpacificbank.com.
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