The University of Hawaiʻi’s 2025 Oʻahu Aloha United Way (AUW) campaign launched on September 8 and ran through October 10, bringing the UH ʻohana together once again in a long-standing tradition of giving. This year, faculty and staff from UH‘s Oʻahu campuses contributed almost $90,000 toward strengthening programs that support Hawaiʻi’s most vulnerable.
AUW, which has supported Hawaiʻi communities for more than 100 years, provides critical funding to local nonprofits offering services in education, poverty prevention and essential safety-net programs. One of AUW’s most relied-upon resources is the AUW 211 Helpline, the state’s only comprehensive information and referral service connecting residents with food assistance, housing support, childcare options and other urgent needs.
“We are deeply grateful to every member of the UH ʻohana who has contributed. We’re helping shape a healthier, stronger future for Hawaiʻi,” said UH President Wendy Hensel. “Every contribution, no matter the size, has the power to change lives.”
UH’s contributions help sustain a wide range of community programs, from preparing keiki for school success to providing meals to food-insecure families. Each donation ensures that individuals and families across the islands can access the resources they need to recover, grow and thrive.
“Thank you for your incredible generosity—especially now, when so many in our community are in need. Your compassion truly reflects what makes the UH ʻohana so special,” said Michelle Bartell, AUW president and CEO “On behalf of our partner agencies and the entire Aloha United Way team, mahalo nui for your support.”
