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Hawaii Central Supports Lanakila Pacific as they Celebrate 85 years of Service

Hawaii Central Supports Lanakila Pacific as they Celebrate 85 years of Service

Apr 16, 2024 | Ohana, Keiki, Press Room, Annual Meeting

HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SUPPORTS LANAKILA PACIFIC AS THEY CELEBRATE 85 YEARS, SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMY

HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SUPPORTS LANAKILA PACIFIC AS THEY CELEBRATE 85 YEARS, SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMY

HONOLULU, HI—Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (FCU) will be holding their 86th Annual Meeting on March 23, 2023, at the Japanese Cultural Center. The theme this year is Back to the Basics and longstanding commitments of the credit union. In addition to focusing on the needs of Hawaii Central FCU members, that means supporting the community and economy where members live, work, worship and attend school.

As a part of their commitment to their members and community, Hawaii Central FCU teamed up with Lanakila Pacific in support of the organization’s mission to build independence and improve quality of life for individuals with cognitive, physical, social, or age-related challenges. With a long and storied history of serving the community, the partnership with Lanakila Pacific is just one example of Hawaii Central FCU’s dedication to put people first.

Members attending the Hawaii Central FCU annual meeting will enjoy lilikoi bars and haupia pie from Lanakila Kitchen. They will also walk away with a custom tote bag printed by Lanakila Custom Products. And, in the spirit of Aloha for the community we share, Lanakila Pacific is making a gracious donation, by way of some tasty treats, for raffle giveaways at the Hawaii Central FCU annual meeting.

“Lanakila Pacific plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth and opportunity here on Oahu. The work they do through their kitchen, disability services, meals on wheels, and custom products programs aligns perfectly with our mission to empower our members and invest in the local economy,” said Hawaii Central FCU President Drake Tanabe.

Last year, Lanakila Pacific’s Employment Services helped 186 adults with disabilities, high school students and youth; 37 successfully completing a training program, and 28 adults with disabilities placed in competitive employment.

“This year marks Lanakila Pacific’s 85th Anniversary. We are honored to collaborate with them as a part of our mission to support our local community,” Tanabe added. “At HCFCU, we believe in the
power of our `ohana (family) working together. By supporting our local economy and Lanakila Pacific, we’re doing more than just helping individuals; we’re building a stronger future for all of Hawaii, together.”

To round out efforts to support our local economy, along with the tote bag from Lanakila Pacific, members will take home gifts purchased from Big Island Bees, Aloha Edibles, Som’ Good Seasonings, and Mari’s Gardens.

About Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is currently recognized by FORBES as one of the top three Credit Unions in the State of Hawaii. Founded in 1937, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving over 17,000 members and has over $325 million in assets. Membership is open to all individuals who live, work, worship or attend school on Oahu. Businesses and other legal entities on the island are also eligible for membership.

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HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WORKS TO MAKE A DENT IN NURSING SHORTAGE CRISIS, AWARDS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WORKS TO MAKE A DENT IN NURSING SHORTAGE CRISIS, AWARDS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Mar 4, 2024 | Chaminade, Keiki, Press Room

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HONOLULU, HI—“I’m thankful I’m going to be a nurse and it will be, in part, because of Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (FCU),” said Jasmine-Kortney Young-Gusman, the first ever awardee of the Hawaii Central FCU Nursing Scholarship.

“I graduate in Spring 2026, and plan to continue working in Hawai’i either in the Emergency Room or in the Operating room,” said Jasmine who added that she works well under pressure and feels called back to the high-pressure settings of the Emergency and Operating rooms.

“Jasmine’s story of fighting through adversity is heartwarming. We are so proud to be a part of her educational journey and celebrate with her as she hits such an important milestone in that journey,” said Hawaii Central FCU President Drake Tanabe, who added that Jasmine and her story exemplify our mission and the community of people we aim to serve at Hawaii Central FCU.

Jasmine earned her white coat at a ceremony on March 2, 2024. For Jasmine and others in her cohort, the ceremony is the midway marker of their time at Chaminade and the beginning of their clinical rotations.

She fought through tears as she relayed her story as the first in her family to attend college. Jasmine said the scholarship brought her the validation she needed, knowing that people in the community believed in her potential.

Before attending Chaminade, she shared that she worked for eight years as a Medical Assistant with Straub where she became a certified ECG and Phlebotomy technician—gaining experience in the Emergency Room, Operating Room, and Urology Department.

While there, she enjoyed a sense of fulfillment and happiness through building meaningful connections with her patients over the years.

That sense of fulfillment, along with the birth of her first child, prompted Jasmine to pursue a degree in Nursing. She says the scholarship has really helped her meet her school expenses and maintain balance with her responsibilities at home with her 2-year-old son.

 

FINANCIAL EDUCATION WITH HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL AIR ON `OLELO COMMUNITY MEDIA’S CHANNEL 53

FINANCIAL EDUCATION WITH HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL AIR ON `OLELO COMMUNITY MEDIA’S CHANNEL 53

Dec 20, 2023 | Press Room

FINANCIAL EDUCATION WITH HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL AIR ON `OLELO COMMUNITY MEDIA’S CHANNEL 53

HONOLULU, HI— Financial Education with Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union, a broadcast series hosted by Hawaii Central FCU, is set to air on `Olelo Community Media’s Channel 53. Starting January 17th, series episodes will premier every third Wednesday at 6 pm and will re-air on the following Sunday at 10:30 am.

Hawaii Central FCU tackles an important topic in their premiere episode Save the House for the Kids with guest speaker Herb Hussey of Windward Financial. Herb shares four scenarios in which local families can use a financial product to ensure their home passes to their child(ren).

Over the course of the season, the series will cover a variety of topics and is designed to help individuals plan for the future and, oftentimes, unexpected circumstances.

About Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is currently recognized by FORBES as one of the top three Credit Unions in the State of Hawaii. Founded in 1937, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving over 17,000 members and has over $325 million in assets. Membership is open to all individuals who live, work, worship or attend school on Oahu. Businesses and other legal entities on the island are also eligible for membership.

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Sep 13, 2023 | Press Room, Education, Advisory

SCAM ALERT: HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERS RECEIVE SCAM CALLS ASKING FOR SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Honolulu, Hawaii – It has come to our attention that members are receiving fraudulent calls from what appears to be a Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (FCU) phone number, in which the caller is claiming to be a Hawaii Central FCU staff member and asking for card information. This is a scam. Do not give out any sensitive information.

Scammers use technology called “spoofing” to manipulate caller ID names and phone numbers to get sensitive information and gain access to the victim’s accounts.

Hawaii Central FCU wants to remind members that staff will never ask for your account number, login information or any other confidential information unless the call or inquiry is initiated by the member. If you receive a suspicious call, text, email or letter, please contact us at (808) 536-3677 or our VISA Fraud Department at (888) 918-7313 to verify the inquiry was, in fact, from Hawaii Central FCU.

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Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union Supports the Institute for Human Services as they Celebrate their 45th Anniversary

Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union Supports the Institute for Human Services as they Celebrate their 45th Anniversary

Aug 10, 2023 | Ohana, Press Room, COMMUNITY

Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union Supports the Institute for Human Services as they Celebrate their 45th Anniversary

June 13, 2023

Honolulu, Hawaii –In response to concerns highlighted in the new report by UHERO, a group of staff volunteers from Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (FCU) volunteered their time at the Institute of Human Services (IHS), intending to help with getting much-needed meals out to the homeless community on Oahu.

The UHERO report entitled The Hawaii Housing Factbook, documented that Hawaii has the fourth highest homelessness rate in the United States. According to the report, fewer than one third of households in Hawai`i can afford the typical local home.

Celebrating 45 years of service with the help of the community, IHS Executive Director Connie Mitchell said, “The spirit of volunteerism by HCFCU is the kind of community involvement that made a huge difference back when IHS first started and is key to us keeping our doors open and people fed. Current staff shortages mean a volunteer might be the one that ensures a guest receives dinner or gets their pillow and blanket for the night.”

Many of these guests had been living on the streets of Oahu without access to cooking facilities and unable to meet their basic daily needs before entering the shelter for respite. The team made time after work over the evening of July 11th and returned after work last evening to serve up a hearty chicken dinner, courtesy of IHS. The team also helped to prep breakfast for this morning.

“It was a very humbling experience,” said Hawaii Central FCU Consumer Loan Officer and volunteer Jorge Phillip Lafedez.

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