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🌺 Support Touch A Heart Through Give Aloha! 💙

This year, Touch A Heart is excited to participate in Give Aloha, Foodland's Annual Community Matching Gifts Program! 🎉 You can support our mission by making a donation at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms store during the month of September. 🩷

100% of your gift goes directly to Touch A Heart, and Foodland will match a portion of your contribution!

Here's how to support Touch A Heart at checkout:

1️⃣ Enter your Maikaʻi phone number or present your Maikaʻi card.
2️⃣ Tell the cashier: "I'd like to make a $_____ donation to Touch A Heart, #79002."
3️⃣ Review your receipt to confirm the organization name and donation amount is correct. ✔️

Customers may donate any dollar amount up to $249.

🍪 A Sweet Treat to Say Thank You!

As a token of our appreciation, everyone who donates to Touch A Heart through Give Aloha will receive a FREE Baker's Heart 2-cookie package!

✨ No minimum donation required.

👕 BONUS: Every receipt you submit earns one entry into our Touch A Heart T-shirt drawing! (One entry per receipt, per person.)

How to claim your thank-you gift:

📸 Text a photo of your donation receipt to ESE Operations Manager Jennifer at (808) 970-1633.

📍 We'll coordinate pickup of your cookie package (and T-shirt prize, if selected) at Kalihi Union Church or Pearl City Community Church.

🌺 Mahalo for your support! Every donation helps transform lives in our community.

@foodlandhi
@foodlandalamoana 
@suzannejennerich by @touchaheart
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🌱 Big change starts small.

Watch how seeds of transformation are taking root at Touch A Heart—through mentorship, Growth Mindset education, and hands-on support for those facing life’s biggest challenges.

Together, we’re cultivating lives that grow and flourish. 🌿

🎥 Watch. 🩷 Learn. 🙌 Give.
Your donation helps us reach our $75,000 goal and plant seeds that will nourish lives for years to come.

🔗 Link in bio to give. taken in Honolulu, Hawaii by @touchaheart
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Our awareness video captures the purpose and positive impact of Touch A Heart. Please take a moment to watch and learn what our organization is all about.

#nonprofit #impact #transformation #transforminglives #hawaii #supportlocal taken in Honolulu, Hawaii by @touchaheart
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Happy National Biscotti Day! ☕🍪

Every Baker’s Heart Biscotti Bite has its own distinct personality—and today, we’re matching each flavor with a vibe. ✨

Are you The Sunshine Soul, The Warm Hug, The Spark of Change, or The Heart-Centered Dynamo?

👉 Swipe through to find your Biscotti Bite vibe, then tell us which one you are in the comments! Better yet, tag a friend who perfectly matches one of the flavors. 🩷

Crisp, buttery, and handcrafted in small batches, our Biscotti Bites are made for pairing with coffee or tea, sharing with friends, or enjoying whenever you need a little treat.

And whichever vibe fits you best, every bite has a purpose. As part of Baker’s Heart, your purchase supports Touch A Heart’s mission by creating meaningful job training and employment opportunities for individuals building brighter futures. 🌱

So, which Biscotti Bite vibe are you? 👇🍪 by @touchaheart
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Happy National Pancake Day! 🥞🌺

But who says pancakes have to be sweet?

We’re celebrating with a unique twist: okonomiyaki made with our very own Baker’s Heart ʻUlu Poi Pancake Mix! 😋

Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese savory pancake typically made with a batter and ingredients like cabbage, then customized with your favorite toppings and mix-ins. This creative recipe was submitted by one of our wonderful volunteers and shows just how versatile our pancake mix can be!

Made with ʻulu (breadfruit) flour and poi (taro) flour, our locally inspired mix brings together two traditional island ingredients in a modern form. It makes light, fluffy, subtly sweet pancakes—but as this recipe proves, there’s plenty more you can make with it! 🌱

And like every Baker’s Heart product, there’s purpose behind the mix. As one of our employment social enterprises, Baker’s Heart helps provide meaningful job training and employment opportunities for individuals building brighter futures. Every purchase helps support that mission. 🩷

Ready to give savory pancakes a try? Find the okonomiyaki recipe at the link in our bio, grab a bag of Baker’s Heart ʻUlu Poi Pancake Mix, and make it at home!

If you try it, be sure to let us know what you think! 🥞🍽️

@k_k_muna 
@kensukehorie 
@kosuke.horie by @touchaheart
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Last week, we introduced you to Jonathan, former Chief Probation Officer for the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office in the District of Hawaiʻi. Today, we’re sharing another way he continues to support our Touch A Heart ʻohana. 🩷

After retiring from federal service, Jonathan began a new career as a Wealth Advisor—and now generously shares his financial knowledge with our team as a volunteer.

Through practical financial education, he helps our team members better understand topics like budgeting, credit, debt, saving, and planning for the future. For individuals rebuilding their lives, these skills can be an important part of creating greater stability and independence.

At Touch A Heart, we believe getting a job is an important step—but lasting transformation goes beyond employment. Financial stability, supportive relationships, personal growth, and meaningful work all help build a stronger foundation for the future. 🌱

Mahalo, Jonathan, for continuing to invest your time, experience, and knowledge in others. Your service is a wonderful reminder that we can all use what we know to help uplift others. by @touchaheart
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Mahalo for joining our Touch A Heart ʻohana for Aloha Clean Day at Ala Moana Beach Park! 🌺🫶

It was a meaningful opportunity to come together outside of our day-to-day work, mālama our community, and do our part to care for a place that so many of us enjoy.

We’re grateful to everyone who volunteered their time and energy alongside us and helped make the day so special. 🩷

Stay tuned to learn more about our involvement in this year’s 80th Aloha Festivals anniversary celebration! 🌺 taken in Ala Moana Beach Park by @touchaheart
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Mahalo for shopping Baker’s Heart at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pop-Up Market at the Grand Waikikian! 🍪🌺

We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth, discovered Baker’s Heart for the first time, returned for your favorites, or took a moment to learn more about the mission behind our products. 🩷

Thanks to your incredible support, we sold out of our new ALOHA MISO Cookie! 🎉🍪 We’re so excited to see the love for this new flavor and grateful to everyone who gave it a try.

Every purchase helps support meaningful job training and employment opportunities for individuals building brighter futures through Touch A Heart. Your support allows us to continue creating products with purpose while making a positive difference in our community.

Mahalo for shopping with aloha and choosing products with purpose! 🌺

@hiltongrandvacations @hiltongrandvacationsjp 
@k_k_muna 
@alohamiso 
@yuko.t915 taken in Grand Waikikian, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club by @touchaheart
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Reintegration takes a community. 🩷

We recently welcomed four justice practitioners and researchers from Japan for a meaningful exchange about rehabilitation, reintegration, and how communities can help justice-involved individuals build new futures. 🌏🌺

Coordinated by Takuya, a doctoral student at UH-Mānoa, the visit explored our employment social enterprise (ESE) model and how meaningful work, supportive relationships, and accountability can help create a foundation for long-term success.

Our volunteer Jonathan, a former Chief Probation Officer, joined the conversation and shared an important reminder: the justice system cannot do it alone. Successful reintegration requires community organizations, employers, and others willing to support people as they move forward.

Mahalo to Takuya, our guests from Japan, and Jonathan for this opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen our shared commitment to creating brighter futures. 🌱 taken in Touch A Heart by @touchaheart
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🌺🍪 Baker’s Heart at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pop-Up Market 🍪🌺

📍 Grand Waikikian, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club
📅 Friday, September 18
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Come shop your Baker’s Heart favorites and discover products with purpose at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pop-Up Market!

Whether you’re treating yourself or picking up a thoughtful gift, every Baker’s Heart purchase supports meaningful job training and employment opportunities for individuals building brighter futures.

Stop by, say hi, and shop with aloha. We’d love to see you there! 🩷

@hiltongrandvacations @hiltongrandvacationsjp 

Other participating vendors:
@bagsbydags 
@lehuahawaiijewelry 
@chylers 
@rhc_official 
@alohasunrisegranola 
@kakaakocafe @kakaakocafe.jp 
@pualanisoap 
@northshorebees 
@wanaaocoffee 
@diamondheadcandyco taken in Grand Waikikian, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club by @touchaheart
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🌺 Aloha Clean Day 2026 🌺

今年もGo Clean Hawaii様のご協力のもと、「Aloha Clean Day」を開催いたします!

今年もAloha Festivalsの翌朝、アラモアナビーチパークでクリーンアップ活動を実施いたします。

参加費無料・事前申し込み不要です。
どなたでもご参加いただけますので、ぜひお気軽にご参加ください!

【Aloha Clean Day 2026】
📅 2026年9月20日(日)
⏰ 集合 8:45/終了 10:00予定
📍アラモアナビーチパーク
地図上「31」、駐車場の奥にある「Aloha Clean Day」テントまでお越しください。

集合場所:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymUhmYokprKMCU9f9

【ご参加について】
・参加費無料
・事前申し込み不要
・手袋、ゴミ袋はこちらでご用意します
・ハワイ在住の方で、可能な方はトングをご持参いただけますと幸いです

⚠️☔️ 雨天時について
小雨の場合は予定どおり開催予定です。
大雨・強風・雷などの荒天時は、安全を考慮して中止となる場合があります。
当日の開催状況は、7:30頃までにInstagramでお知らせします。

【賛同企業様】
株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス
JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd.
ITO EN (Hawaii) LLC
ZETTON INC.
株式会社ホリプロ
株式会社Agnostri
株式会社KONA’S
(順不同)

【協力企業・団体様】
Special Thanks:
Leinai‘a、Sasha’s Support Hawaii、King Enterprise Hawaii、Pa'ina Planning LLC、STUDIO RIM HAWAII INC、Touch A Heart、HICOSAKA、KAKAAKO CAFE、ALOHA MISO(順不同)

【後援】
ハワイ州観光局

本企画の実施に際し、ご賛同いただきました企業の皆様、ご協力いただきました皆様、そして応援してくださる皆様、本当にありがとうございます。

お世話になっているハワイに少しでも恩返しができるよう、そして、この活動がハワイの美しい自然を未来へつないでいく小さな一歩となるよう、チーム一同精一杯取り組んでまいります。

皆さまと一緒に活動できることを楽しみにしています🙏🌺🌈✨✨✨✨

Mahalo nui loa.

#AlohaCleanDay #AlohaFestivals #Hawaii #Waikiki #AlaMoanaBeachPark BeachCleanup aloha JapaneseHawaiiFriendshipStage

🌺 Aloha Clean Day 2026 🌺

This year, with the support of Go Clean Hawaii, we are once again hosting “Aloha Clean Day”!

The morning after Aloha Festivals, we will gather at Ala Moana Beach Park for a community beach cleanup.

Participation is free, and no advance registration is required.
Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to join us!

【Aloha Clean Day 2026】
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ Check-in: 8:45 AM / Cleanup ends around 10:00 AM
📍 Ala Moana Beach Park

Please look for the “Aloha Clean Day” tent, located behind the parking area at location “31” on the map.

📍 Meeting Point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymUhmYokprKMCU9f9

【Participation Information】
・Free to participate
・No advance registration required
・Gloves and trash bags will be provided
・For those living in Hawaiʻi, if possible, we would appreciate it if you could bring your own tongs/grabbers.

⚠️☔️ In Case of Rain
The event will go ahead as scheduled in light rain.

In the event of severe weather, including heavy rain, by @touchaheart
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🩷 Happy Grandparents/Kūpuna Day! 🩷

Today, we celebrate the grandparents and kūpuna whose love, wisdom, and guidance help shape who we are.

We invited members of our Touch A Heart ʻohana to reflect on the grandparents who have made an impact on their lives. While each shared a different story, many of the lessons passed down were the same: work hard, respect others, help those around you, care for your family, stay hopeful, and keep going when life gets difficult. 🌱

From memories of picking flowers and selling lei together, to cooking for family gatherings, caring for loved ones, and words of wisdom that still provide encouragement today, these stories remind us of the lasting influence our elders have on our lives.

Their impact extends far beyond one generation. The values, traditions, resilience, and aloha they share with us live on in how we care for others and in the lessons we pass along to the next generation.

Today, we honor and appreciate all of the grandparents and kūpuna who have guided us, cared for us, believed in us, and helped make us who we are.

Happy Grandparents/Kūpuna Day from our Touch A Heart ʻohana! 🌺🫶 by @touchaheart
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