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DAWSON’s annual Kalikimaka for Keiki tradition wrapped on Dec. 19, as we celebrated the 12th Day of Christmas with our Honolulu ‘ohana. Our teams made the following locations their final stops as they brought holiday cheer to children’s organizations across the country. Fairfax, VA DAWSON ‘ohana in the Fairfax area purchased gifts for four families, as well as gift cards to provide holiday meals, as part of the Fairfax County Department of Family Services' Adopt-a-Family Program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etpq6VBG China Lake, CA | Sierra Vista, AZ The group in China Lake came together to support the Ridgecrest Toys for Tots campaign, providing toys for the communities of Ridgecrest, Inyokern, and Trona, CA. The team filled two donation boxes with almost 100 gifts for the children. Sierra Vista teamed up with local partner ISC to support Toys for Tots, raising funds to ensure as many kids as possible would have a happy and memorable holiday. Learn more about the Toys for Tots Program: https://lnkd.in/dPMguPF Clarksville, TN The Clarksville team provided gifts for children receiving services from the local Head Start program. They purchased gifts and donated a variety of toys, clothing, and shoes supporting 19 families. Gifts donated will help ensure that children and families in need in the Clarksville area can enjoy a happy holiday season. Learn more about Head Start: https://lnkd.in/gp23kZM Colorado Springs, CO ‘Ohana in Colorado Springs shopped and delivered gifts for two families requesting support from the Pay It Forward organization. In addition, ‘ohana members passed on personal donations of shoes and clothes to help the families a bit more. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHcdJEs5 Panama City, FL The Panama City ‘ohana continued their tradition of providing gifts for Lucille Moore Elementary School and the Guardian Ad Litem program. This year, the team chose to support two new organizations - Children’s Home Society of Florida and the Charles M. Schenck Community School – donating toys, books, and stuffed animals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBedFQmJ, https://lnkd.in/ekwemHyH, https://chsfl.org/, https://lnkd.in/gqZMy29Y. Honolulu, HI On the 12th Day of Christmas, DAWSON’s Honolulu team was honored to serve The Laulima Giving Program. The ‘ohana sponsored five families this holiday season supporting 21 individuals. Guided by wish lists curated by caseworkers through Laulima, the team thoughtfully shopped for each family's unique needs and special requests. Learn more about this program: https://lnkd.in/g8KhmpbE #12DaysofChristmas #Kalikimaka #MeleKalikimaka

Friday’s Hawaiian Word of the Day Nani (nah-knee) Nani means beautiful. It is often used in names as in Puanani for beautiful flower. Nani no ʻoe, you are beautiful, is a nice expression we hope you hear every day. We’re proud to sponsor Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Hawaiian Word of the Day, which encourages awareness and use of the Hawaiian language, or ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, in everyday conversation. Tune in to HPR every weekday at 7:28 a.m. HT for the Word of the Day and visit our page every Friday as we highlight and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. #WordOfTheDay #Hawaiian #Hawaii #Language #Culture #Nani

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DAWSON’s annual Kalikimaka for Keiki tradition continues! Earlier this month, we kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Event supporting children's organizations across the country.  ‘Ohana members came together in the following locations to support nonprofits in their communities, helping provide a happy holiday season. Huntsville, AL For the fifth straight year, the DAWSON Huntsville team supported Manna House. Manna House is made up of volunteers serving the community to meet the needs of those experiencing difficult situations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gs7jEigQ San Antonio, TX Our San Antonio ‘ohana shared joy by completing the Children's Bereavement Center's wish list. Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas is dedicated to serving children affected by the loss of a loved one. Learn more: https://cbcst.org/. Belmont, NC A small but mighty team from our Belmont office delivered toys to the Toys4WNC headquarters for families affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn more about the Toys4NWC Great Toy Convoy 2024: https://toys4wnc.com/. New Jersey The DAWSON New Jersey team once again assisted the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey with their annual holiday party for the Big Brothers & Big Sisters of NJ organization. Big Brothers & Big Sisters (BBBS) of NJ brings caring role models into the lives of children in all 50 states and 12 countries throughout the world. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6wbtks7. Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Albuquerque, NM | Fort Liberty, NC Teams from Missouri, New Mexico, and North Carolina supported their local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program which aims to make the holiday season a time of joy for children globally. Learn more about the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program: https://lnkd.in/dPMguPF. #12DaysofChristmas #Kalikimaka #MeleKalikimaka #Children #MannaHouse #ToysForTots #BigBrothersBigSisters #Toys4WNC

Friday’s Hawaiian Word of the Day Keiki (KEI-ki) The Hawaiian word keiki originates from the language's roots in describing growth and lineage, making its meaning rich and multi-faceted. It directly translates to child or children, and you’ll often hear the term used when referring to kids, but its use is deeply tied to the Hawaiian understanding of family, community, and nature. In Hawaiian culture, keiki reflects the idea of growth and nurture—much like a plant sprouting from a seed. This concept links keiki not only to human children but also to the offspring of animals or even young plants, emphasizing their potential and the responsibility of the community to care for and guide them. We’re proud to sponsor Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Hawaiian Word of the Day, which encourages awareness and use of the Hawaiian language, or ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, in everyday conversation. Tune in to HPR every weekday at 7:28 a.m. HT for the Word of the Day and visit our page every Friday as we highlight and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. #WordOfTheDay #Hawaiian #Hawaii #Language #Culture #Keiki

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Friday’s Hawaiian Word of the Day Makai (mah-KAI) If you ask someone for directions in Hawai’i, you may hear them use the terms makai or mauka (last week's Hawaiian Word of the Day) to indicate on which side of the road a place is located. Makai means on the ocean side of the road and Mauka means on the mountainside of the road. You will find that these terms are much more useful than “right side” or “left side” when navigating the winding roads in Hawai‘i. No matter which direction you are facing, Makai will always be toward the ocean, and mauka will always be toward the mountain. We’re proud to sponsor Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Hawaiian Word of the Day, which encourages awareness and use of the Hawaiian language, or ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, in everyday conversation. Tune in to HPR every weekday at 7:28 a.m. HT for the Word of the Day and visit our page eve Friday as we highlight and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. #WordOfTheDay #Hawaiian #Hawaii #Language #Culture #Makai

'Tis the season for DAWSON’s annual Kalikimaka for Keiki tradition! Today the DAWSON ‘Ohana kicked off the 12 Days of Christmas event supporting children's organizations across the country. For the fifth year in a row, the DAWSON Denver team brought cheer to the Denver Children's Home and fulfilled children's wishes for the holiday season. The team purchased items to complete the wish lists for 15 children receiving services from the Home, including clothing, games, toys, bedding, and more. Additionally, the team spent the morning decking the halls for the Home, decorating trees, stringing lights, blowing up lawn decorations, and hanging stockings. The Denver Children’s Home provides a comprehensive therapeutic and educational continuum of care for our region’s abused, neglected, and traumatized children and their families with mental health issues. They offer prevention, intervention, and treatment programs grounded in trauma-informed care and the latest in brain-development research. Learn more about the Denver Children’s Home: https://lnkd.in/e_P_mmy #12DaysofChristmas #Kalikimaka #MeleKalikimaka #Education #Therapy #MentalHealth #Hope #Health Denver Children's Home

Giving Tuesday: People Transforming Their Communities Around the World Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that began in 2012 encouraging people to do good by giving back to their communities through donations, volunteering, or acts of kindness. It occurs annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States. This timing emphasizes a shift from consumerism to generosity. Why does Giving Tuesday matter? It promotes generosity, inspiring individuals, businesses, and organizations to support causes they care about, showcasing all the ways they mālama (care for) their communities. We have a shared kuleana (responsibility) to care for our communities, and Giving Tuesday offers an opportunity to make a difference in a meaningful way. The Hawaiian Native Corporation and DAWSON ‘Ohana are dedicated to caring for the communities where we work and live throughout the year by supporting numerous organizations via volunteering, in-kind donations, and monetary contributions. Take a look at some of our community impact organizations DAWSON and the HNC support and tell us who you’re giving to this Giving Tuesday! https://lnkd.in/g5rifgCn #GivingTuesday #GiveBack #Community #Caring #Volunteer #ActsOfKindness #Generosity

Friday’s Hawaiian Word of the Day Mauka (MOW-kah) When navigating the islands of Hawaiʻi, you will often hear the term “mauka.” Mauka means “toward the mountains” or “inland.” This directional word is crucial for understanding your orientation and locations on the islands. Whether you are asking for directions or exploring the natural wonders of Hawaiʻi, knowing the word mauka will help you find your way around. We’re proud to sponsor Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Hawaiian Word of the Day, which encourages awareness and use of the Hawaiian language, or ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, in everyday conversation. Tune in to HPR every weekday at 7:28 a.m. HT for the Word of the Day and visit our page every Friday as we highlight and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. #WordOfTheDay #Hawaiian #Hawaii #Language #Culture #Mauka