Author: The Bennett Foundation
Nov
13

World Kindness Day & Random Acts of Kindness
November 13th is World Kindness Day, and The Bennett Foundation invites you to celebrate by doing what makes you and those around you happy, by showing random acts of kindness! World Kindness Day falls on November 13th and is celebrated and observed throughout many countries around the world. Did you […] Read More
Sep
12

Our First Produce to Preschools Market!
Less than a week ago, we had the honor & pleasure of introducing our first Produce to Preschools Market at Seagull Schools Ko Olina. Our Foundation brought locally grown fresh produce to young children and their families. Mahalo to Eggs Hawaii and La Tour Bakeshop for supplementing our market with […] Read More
Jul
12

Building a Bridge From the Community to the Field
Just recently, we hosted two youth football camps full of fun in both Pearl City, Hawaii and Tulalip, Washington. In every camp we host, we strive to create a positive environment and give participants something to walk away with. Whether that be education of a sport, living a healthier lifestyle, […] Read More
May
8

O.C.E.A.N. HEALTH FEST 2019
Another successful year in the books! The 2019 O.C.E.A.N Health Fest was held this past Saturday, May 4th, at Kapalama Elementary School. The event was hosted by our Foundation’s President and Hawaii resident, Michael Bennett, and highlighted the Farm to Preschool Education (ECE) Program in an effort to help children […] Read More
Apr
2

Establishing a Culture of Wellness in Honolulu
As the largest early childhood program in Hawaii, the Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) has worked to provide opportunities to underserved children and their families on the island of Oahu for over 50 years. Their mission is simple and parallels that of The Bennett Foundation – to ensure that families […] Read More
Mar
13

Michael Bennett Tackles Topics of Sports, Inequality at Princeton University
From an early age, Michael Bennett was taught the value and importance that family, nutrition and work ethic play in leading a productive lifestyle. Having grown up in a lower income community, he saw first-hand how difficult it was for his friends and family to maintain an active and healthy way […] Read More
Feb
13

The Bennett Foundation Teams up With Keiki and Plow
The Bennett Foundation believes that children and their families should strive to lead healthy, active and productive lifestyles. We have found that the values we work hard to facilitate in our community align with the principles of others looking to affect positive change in theirs. We recently had the opportunity to learn about the sustainable farming practices of […] Read More
Feb
1

Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future – The Importance of Black History Month
The past, the present, and the future are all connected. Our nation’s Black History Month (February), is an attempt at letting our country hear, read and discover our mutual history, and our contributions that have made America the great nation it is today. Black History Month presents an important opportunity, not only to […] Read More
Jan
4

Breaking Into 2019 With TBF
Did you know just eight percent of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? For 2019, The Bennett Foundation invites you to be a part of that eight percent! At first glance, the success rate for those resolutions don’t exactly inspire. But researchers say that despite the tough success rates, making a resolution […] Read More
Dec
4

‘Tis the Season of Charitable Giving
The holidays are all about giving and if you want to get into the spirit this season, make charitable giving a part of your holiday traditions! A charitable donation isn’t the kind of holiday gift that will end up on a shelf or in a closet in a few months […] Read More