Helping Hands Hawaii, a local nonprofit, invites the community to participate in its annual Adopt a Family Wishing Trees.
Wishing Trees are filled with ornaments containing wish list items from individuals and families in need. Donors can fulfill these wishes by picking an ornament of the Wishing Tree, buying the item, and returning it to the Wishing Tree's location.
“Our Wishing Trees symbolize hope,” said Susan Furuta, Helping Hands Hawaii President and CEO, in a news release. “When community members choose to fulfill a wish, they bring comfort, joy, and much-needed relief during a season that can be especially challenging.”
Visit one of the Wishing Tree locations listed below to select an ornament and bring a wish to life:
- Participating Starbucks locations from Nov. 11 to Nov. 29, 2024: Keeaumoku, Ala Moana Ewa Wing, Ala Moana Macy’s, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Kuhio & Seaside, Marriott Lobby, Marriott Ohua, Parkshore, Kapahulu, Kahala Mall Interior and Kahala Mall Drive Thru
- St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, 2024
- Koko Marina Center from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6, 2024
- Monkeypod Kitchen Ko Olina from Nov. 28 to Dec. 8, 2024
- Monkeypod Kitchen Waikiki from Nov. 18 to Dec. 12, 2024
- Moku Kitchen from Nov. 18 to Dec. 14, 2024
For more information about the Wishing Tree initiative, visit helpinghandshawaii.org or call 808-536-7234 ext. 820.