Donations of handmade masks, blankets, and pillows to help the children of abuse in east Hawaii - Image credit: TMT International Observatory
Donations of handmade masks, blankets, and pillows to help the children of abuse in east Hawaii - Image credit: TMT International Observatory
Diana Bisel volunteered work for the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center East Hawaii (FCJCEastHawaii) by the end of July 2021. She offered colorful set of blankets and pillows to the children victims of abuse in east Hawaii.
A second drop of 15 sets pictured below took place last week, and she is planning another donation for the Hilo community for the end of the month.
Set of blankets & pillows for the Keiki at FCJCEastHawaii - Early August 2021 Donation. Image credit: TMT International Observatory
"It takes a community working together to meet the critical needs. Thank you, TMT International Observatory, for the numerous and continued donations of handmade masks, blankets, and pillows, that have kept our keiki safe and comforted throughout the pandemic," said Robin Benedict, Executive Director of The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii.
Thank you letter for TMT set of blankets donation from Robin Benedict, Program Coordinator of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii - Image credit: TMT International Observatory / Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii
Original FaceBook post of the children's center is visible here.
The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected children rebuild their lives. Based in Hilo, the center’s main mission is to prevent child abuse and address keiki traumas in the East Hawaii neighborhood. For more information, click here: http://fcjceasthawaii.org/.
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