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Aloha United Way began serving Hawaii’s people in 1919 when Frank C. Atherton established the United Welfare Fund under the jurisdiction of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce. The United Welfare Fund was formed to create a more efficient way to raise money for 17 charitable institutions, bringing in 186,000 its first campaign year. The United Welfare Fund became a separate legal entity in 1938. The new organization was renamed the Honolulu Community Chest and combined with the National War Fund for the duration of World War II. In 1966, a citizens’ committee dissolved the Honolulu Community Chest and created the Aloha United Fund. Lowell Dillingham was named president and forty-two agencies participated in the Fund the first year. The Aloha United Fund officially changed its name to Aloha United Way in 1974 to maintain uniformity between similar federated giving organizations throughout the country and its national service bureau, United Way of America. During the 1990s, Aloha United Way shifted from a focus on fundraising to a focus on improving community issues. Several key issues, such as homelessness and early childhood development, were identified and targeted for long-term improvement through key partnerships and advocacy. Aloha United Way has evolved along with the community. Over its long history of caring for people on Oahu, AUW has raised millions of dollars for health and human services, brought together the efforts of thousands of volunteers and helped build a stronger, healthier community.

Address: 200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 700 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-3938
Telephone: (808) 536-1951
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