Project Proposal
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa is nearly 100 years old. Nothing is “State of the Art” in the Long Term Care section of the house, but for the residents, this is “Home”. Of the 64 residents, more than two thirds or 66% are exceptionally challenging to manage on a day to day basis because of the daily social, personal care and activities needs. On a scale of 1-10, with ten being the most difficult, the average score is a nine.
In order to improve the quality of life for all of the residents, we are working with the Hospital to create an “outdoor recreational space” for physical activities like ping pong, dancing, wheelchair games and other sports. This area would also host the annual luau and bon dance and other planned activities. A well designed outdoor retreat would greatly improve the quality of life for all of the SMMH ohana.
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Conceptual Drawing of
proposed multi-purpose
Outdoor Recreational Space at Mahelona Memorial Hospital
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Ocean Safety
Drowning and near drowning are significant causes of morbidity and mortality on the island of Kauai. Most of the beaches on Kauai are not protected by lifeguards and pose a significant hazard to both residents and visitors. The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay has started a project to provide for the placement of ocean safety tubes (personal floatation devices) at these beaches. The goal is simple: Let's make our beaches safer and save lives.
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Scholarships
Annual Scholarship Awards for Health Care Students, K-12 Teachers, High School Seniors, and Career Development.
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Local Grant Awards
Ongoing support for local organizations that request funds for worthy causes. Some past reciepients include the Kauai Food Bank, the North Shore Food Pantry, The Friends of The Princeville Library, Hawaii Children's Theatre Scholarship Fund, Adopt-an-Angel, and others.
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Community Development Awards
Recognizing leaders in our community and encouraging community development with Teacher of the Year, Employer of the Year, and the 4 Way Test Essay Contest.
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World Community Development
Partnering with other Rotary Clubs and Rotary International to provide funding for clean water projects, literacy programs, polio eratication, and more. www.rotary.org
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| Disaster Relief
When disasters strike our Foundation often responds with financial support to help the victims through organizations like Shelter Box, International Medical Corps, and local Rotary Clubs throughout the world.
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Comments/Ideas/Suggestions?
Let us know about projects and programs you think deserve our attention:
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