Spectrum Awards Grant to Kalihi Union Church

Spectrum announced a donation of $1,000 to Kalihi Union Church through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

Kalihi Union Church plays an integral role in the Kalihi community, ministering to a diverse ethnic population. The grant will support their Manna Ministry service project that provides food to more than 500 families across the island of Oahu.

The $1,000 Spectrum Employee Community Grant award was presented by Spectrum employees on May 29 to Kalihi Union Church during their food distribution event. Rep. Shirley Ann Templo and Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam participated in the celebration with Spectrum executives.

“Kalihi Union Church is a cornerstone of compassion and service in our community,” said Rep. Shirley Ann Templo, House District 30. “I commend Spectrum for recognizing their impactful work and for supporting the local efforts to uplift families in need.”

“We are very grateful for Spectrum and Michael for this grant,” said Roy Nakamura, Kalihi Union Church Manna Ministry Leader. “The Manna Ministry is powered by volunteers and the support of companies like Spectrum. This gift will help us continue to serve families each week.”

Spectrum employee Michael Yee nominated the Kalihi Union Church.

“I’ve seen firsthand the incredible work the Manna Ministry does to support the community,” said Michael Yee, Spectrum Business Strategic Account Manager. “This grant will help them to continue meeting the growing needs of families across Oahu.”

“Kalihi Union Church’s ministry reflects the best of our island values of community, care and resilience,” said Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, District 6. “Their consistent outreach and commitment to feeding our community each week is inspiring.”

Spectrum Employee Community Grants have provided funding to nearly 600 local nonprofits in 35 states throughout the company’s service area since its inception in July 2019.

“Through Spectrum Employee Community Grants, we’re proud to provide support to vital community organizations with which our employees are already volunteering their time and talent,” said Gregg Fujimoto, Senior Vice President for Spectrum. “Together, we’re building stronger communities where our customers and employees live and work across Hawaii.”

Recipients deliver critical social services, helping underserved residents meet basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, job training and neighborhood safety. Each awardee is nominated by one of the company’s 95,000 U.S. employees who has volunteered with the organization for at least one year.

More information on Spectrum’s philanthropic initiatives, including Spectrum Employee Community Grants, is available here.