Giving Children the Tools For Success

Welcome to Keiki Cupboard

Keiki Cupboard is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing essentials to Maui’s school children. We believe that no child should lack the basic necessities needed for school.

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How it works

Keiki Cupboard is a storage unit or Cupboard on each campus, filled with ten of every single item required for students by the school. The children who receive supplies out of the Cupboard are discovered by the adults in their midst: teachers, counselors, PCNCs, nurses and aides.

In the quiet privacy of the office where the Cupboard is located, the child is handed a new backpack, and watches as the adult pulls the supplies for his class out of row upon row of new stacked items.

About

Imagine a child who wakes up knowing he will head off to school without any school supplies, for whatever reason, but usually because his parents can’t afford them.  How much courage does it take to get up, get dressed, and head off to school anyway, empty handed?  

This courageous young person is who inspires and drives us.  Keiki Cupboard has been providing school supplies for long enough in 14 schools now, to have gathered a few FAQ’s and one request from these young people.

Mission

At this point, the questions begin.

First, with a lot of anxiety, “Do my parents have to pay?”
Answer:  “No.” is met with  relief.
Second question:  “Can I take them home?”
Answer: “Yes, they are yours.”   More relief.
Then, a thoughtful silence, followed by:  “Leave some for the others.”

Thanks to you, dear supporter, there will always be “some for the others.”

Schools with

Keiki Cupboards

Keiki Cupboard is a storage unit, usually, actually a cupboard, filled with ten of every single item required by its home school. The children who receive supplies out of the cupboard are discovered by the adults in their midst: teachers, counselors, PCNCs, nurses and aides.

In the quiet privacy of the office where the Cupboard is located, the child is handed a  new backpack, and watches as the adult pulls the supplies for his class out of row upon row of new stacked items.

– Keiki Cupboard Team

Fundraising and Events

Thank you for letting us share our “vision” with you!

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May

Maui Charity Walk

The Charity Walk gives everyone a chance to raise money for Hawaii’s charities.

Event Info
Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and their allied members to help build a better, healthier Hawaii, for all of us.
Click on the link to register for the walk. WALKER REGISTRATION FORM.
For more information click this link, MAUI CHARITY WALK.
We were delighted to provide direct support donations to schools in 2018 so they can buy their own “wish lists!

11

May

Maui Charity Walk

The Charity Walk gives everyone a chance to raise money for Hawaii’s charities.

Event Info
Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and their allied members to help build a better, healthier Hawaii, for all of us.
Click on the link to register for the walk. WALKER REGISTRATION FORM.
For more information click this link, MAUI CHARITY WALK.
We were delighted to provide direct support donations to schools in 2018 so they can buy their own “wish lists!

11

May

Maui Charity Walk

The Charity Walk gives everyone a chance to raise money for Hawaii’s charities.

Event Info
Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and their allied members to help build a better, healthier Hawaii, for all of us.
Click on the link to register for the walk. WALKER REGISTRATION FORM.
For more information click this link, MAUI CHARITY WALK.
We were delighted to provide direct support donations to schools in 2018 so they can buy their own “wish lists!
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Our News & Announcements

Keiki Cupboard participating in MAUI CHARITY WALK 2023!

We are so excited to be walking "for reals" once more in the great outdoors on Maui for charity! The Maui Charity Walk matches funds we raise, and is a terrific way to let the community know about us. Want to walk OR support us? It's fast and easy to register or give...

Maui Charity Walk 2022 is ON!

Maui Charity Walk 2022 is ON!

          Keiki Cupboard is proud to participate in the Maui Charity Walk once again, and we're thrilled it's back "IRL"! Online signups for support are going to continue, however. Want to support our walking? It's EASY! Go to:...

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Location: 310 Waipalani Rd. Haiku, HI 96708

Telephone: (808) 280-1021

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We would love to hear from you!