Mahalo Leon and Malia for the years of helping the families in Hawaii. In your song “We Are Family” the words Ohana, Lokahi, and Aloha truly represent the Aloha Spirit. Thank you for being part of “Starts at Home” and we look forward to working with the community to encourage parents, love the children, and strengthen the family.
Today while visiting the public library on Wainuenue Avenue in Hilo, I enjoyed going through the vast educational materials for parents that included books, video, and cds. The best part is it’s free to parents. Your CD Keiki Calabash was available for borrowing.
Hilo, Hawaii – Wiki-Wiki Video introduced a Free Children’s Video Rental Program starting Sunday April 11, 2010. The company placed a newspaper coupon on the front cover of the city’s weekly TV Guide magazine “Remote”, published by the Hawaii Tribune Herald. The program provides safe entertainment and educational materials for parents and children.
The company plans to continue this program and hopes it will grow. The program is available at two stores in Hilo and Puna on the weekends, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Weekends were selected as not in interfere with children’s school programs. The programs promotes and encourages parent and children bonding and allows children to choose a free “G” Rated video in a select category of the store when accompanied by a parent or adult.
The program is in partnership with a new start up group “Starts at Home” that encourage parenting and teaching children a wide variety of concepts before the age of seven (7).
Wiki-Wiki Video is a division of Sure Save Super Markets, Ltd. For further information please call (808) 959-5060. A copy of the video coupon is attached, and can be redeemed when printed with this blog article.
Starts at Home is a family centered organization. We are encouraged by the help from organizations and individuals, and appreciate those who are helping parents and children in our communities, our children are the future coming. If you would like to help or would like additional information contact us. Carl and Amy Okuyama/ 1346 Kilikina Street/ Hilo, Hawaii 96720/ Phone (808) 937-4392 /e-mail startsathome@hotmail.com