On July 26, the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council became the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels “Fuel up. Do good.” program.
Ohana Fuels partners with a community’s nonprofit organizations and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gas purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community. Second quarter sales resulted in a donation to the Economic Opportunity Council in the amount of $8,514.51.
HCEOC is a Community Action Agency established in 1965 that strives to alleviate the symptoms of poverty and assist the most vulnerable in the community. The agency works through many programs, including senior farmers market coupons, the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program. In addition, the organization also provides transportation for handicapped, low-income and senior clients, meals for students, housing preservation grants and education programs.
“The Board and Staff of Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council are grateful for the generosity of Ohana Fuels in helping our organization, and the poor and vulnerable in our community,” said HCEOC Executive Director Jay Kimura. “These funds go a long way in supporting the HCEOC mission and in addressing the issues of poverty.”
“At Ohana Fuels, we feel it is our duty to assist local nonprofit organizations in supporting the residents of the neighborhoods where we do business,” said Kimo Haynes, president of Hawaii Petroleum. “We value the exceptional work they do, and the services they provide to those in need. To date, our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ program has donated more than $319,000 to deserving organizations, and we look forward to offering continued support in the years to come.”
Learn more about Ohana Fules at www.ohanafuels.com.