LIHUE — The Kauai Police Activities League is seeking donations from the community in order to rebuild its Lihue youth center. The facility is located between Vidinha Stadium and the soccer field. The new youth center would be a larger
LIHUE — The Kauai Police Activities League is seeking donations from the community in order to rebuild its Lihue youth center.
The facility is located between Vidinha Stadium and the soccer field. The new youth center would be a larger structure and allow KPAL to develop more programs and offer more classes and services.
“We have outgrown the space in Lihue over the years and the structure is in disrepair,” said Kauai Police Sgt. Mark Ozaki, the KPAL treasurer. “However, we are committed to rebuilding it.”
Conrad Murashige, president of Shioi Construction, has pledged to help erect the building, once funding has been secured.
Falko Partners, a Kauai-based business, has already given KPAL a big boost by donating $10,000 to the nonprofit organization.
“Falko Partners is pleased to be involved with KPAL in their continued growth,” said Falko Partners General Manager Shawn Smith. “We believed in this extraordinary youth program and hope others join in with our efforts.”
A local citizen recently pledged a generous donation, but the donation requires that KPAL raise a matching amount.
Cal Stanny of the Stanny Foundation pledged $30,000 toward the new center, so long as KPAL can raise an equal amount of money from the community.
Deputy Police Chief and KPAL board member Michael Contrades said KPAL relies on support from the community.
“Our community has been overwhelmingly supportive and generous in terms of donating their money, time and services,” Contrades said. “And through that generosity, we are confident that we will rebuild the Lihue youth center.”
To donate to the KPAL Lihue Youth Center, contact Mark Ozaki at 652-6999 or mozaki@kauai.gov.
Donations can also be mailed to KPAL c/o Mark Ozaki, 3990 Kaana Street, Suite 200, Lihue, HI, 96766.
