POIPU — Gusty winds buffeted the Prince Kuhio Park in Poipu, and the hala mats took on a life of their own while waiting on keiki and their parents to anchor them in place in front off the Little Liso bookmobile on Saturday.
The Little Miso Bookmobile and its director Victoria Lam, a former children’s librarian at the Lihue Public Library, partnered with Aloha Kia Hsesii to distribute books and other literacy tools to keiki and their parents who braved the hot afternoon to visit the historic park that is close to the birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio.
The free giveaway was part of Aloha Kia Kauai supporting education and literacy through book and school supply giveaway. According to information provided by Aloha Kia, statistics demonstrate that only 30 percent of Hawaii public school kindergarteners show readiness in literacy and mathematics.
“We are thrilled to support our keiki and their educational journey through these literacy events,” said Russell Wong, the regional vice president, Ken Garff Automotive Group. “By partnering with local libraries, we aim to foster a love for learning and provide essential resources to help students succeed. We know education is the foundation of our community, and we are proud to play a role in empowering Hawaii’s future leaders.”
The employees of Aloha Kia Kauai dealership, a part of the Ken Garff Automotive Group, made the donations as part of the dealership group’s “We’re ‘Hear’ for You” program — an employee-run, philanthropic initiative where employees engage in meaningful, hands-on service to help the local communities and causes they care about most.
Source: The Garden Island
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