Hawaii State FCU and Its Employees Collectively Donate $25,000 to Salvation Army Maui in Honor of Wildfire Recovery Efforts

HONOLULU, HI – In strong support and remembrance, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) recently presented a $25,000 donation to the Salvation Army Maui dedicated to the continued recovery of the communities impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires. This donation is part of an internal fundraising initiative, which the credit union and its employees collectively contributed to support the Salvation Army Maui.

From left: Roger Yadao – Corporate Development Relationship Officer, Hawaii State FCU; Joe Chee, Jr. – Vice President, Kahului Branch Manager, Hawaii State FCU; Andrew Rosen – President and CEO, Hawaii State FCU; Captain Steven Howard – Maui County Coordinator for The Salvation Army; Charmaine Hauanio-Kuewa – Divisional Director of Development at The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division; Envoy Kevin Nagasaki – Lahaina Lighthouse Corps, Maui 

“As we recently marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic Lahaina wildfires, our continued thoughts are with all of those affected,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State FCU. “The Salvation Army Maui has been instrumental in the recovery process, and we are honored to support their ongoing efforts. The overwhelming generosity from our employees during our inaugural Burgers for a Cause event represents our commitment to stand with the Maui community as they rebuild.”

Hawaii State FCU’s Burgers for Cause event took place from July 12-19, 2024 at all 14 Hawaii State FCU branches on Oahu and Maui, and its call center. The campaign encouraged employees to make direct donations to the Salvation Army Maui while enjoying a complimentary hamburger. Additionally, the Hawaii State FCU headquarters hosted its own Burgers for a Cause event on July 3, 2024, in partnership with the local business Burgers on Bishop.

Through these collective efforts, Hawaii State FCU and its employees raised $25,000 for the Maui Salvation Army in July 2024, this included direct donations made by employees during the Burgers for a Cause event, a $10,000 donation from Hawaii State FCU and a $5,000 personal donation from Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State FCU.

About Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) was founded in 1936. Serving state, city and county employees as well as non-profits and select businesses and their families across the state, Hawaii State FCU has more than 120,000 members and $2.3 billion in assets. Hawaii State FCU provides financial advising, checking, savings and loan services on Oahu and Maui. For more information, visit www.HawaiiStateFCU.com.