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What Makes You Feel Beautiful: A Season of Care, Connection & Community
- Monica Marrow
- Oct 27
- 4 min read
End-of-Year Highlights —A Season of Care, Connection & Community
As 2025 comes to a close, What Makes You Feel Beautiful celebrates the heart of community, compassion, and connection that continues to grow through every program, volunteer, and partnership. From uplifting youth through mentorship to providing care for families in need, this season reflects our shared commitment to love, dignity, and service across Maui.
🎃 Keiki Halloween Festival — “Sweet Aloha”
This October, What Makes You Feel Beautiful joined IMUA Family Services and over 30 local nonprofit and community partners at the annual Keiki Halloween Festival, held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Families came together for a joyful evening of trick-or-treating, live music by Marty Dread and DJ Boomshot, the Maui Classic Cruisers car show, petting animals, a Blue Blocks Play Zone, food trucks, and the spirit of aloha all around.
WMYFB’s “Sweet Aloha” booth will share candy, prizes, and heartfelt messages of self-love — while introducing families to our ongoing ʻOhana Care Outreach Program and the resources we offer for women, girls, and families throughout the island.
💛 Mahalo nui loa to our volunteers, supporters, and community partners who helped make this beautiful collaboration such a success!
🌿 ʻOhana Care Program 2025 Impact Report
(February – September 2025)
The ʻOhana Care Program provides free hygiene and self-care products to Maui families in need — helping restore dignity, confidence, and comfort for women, men, and children across the island.
The program officially began in February 2025, following the arrival of our first major product donation. Since then, the ʻOhana Care team has distributed products every month, reaching hundreds of households through scheduled pickups, community events, and individual requests.
Phase 1: Launch & Early Distribution (February – April 2025)
Total Families Served: 138
Includes 38 families from early individual distributions and 100 women-led households in Pāʻia
Estimated Individuals Impacted: 495
Average Household Size: 4 +
Distribution Value: $11,480
Common Requests: Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, lotion, feminine care, and baby items.
The Pāʻia and Haiku outreach reached 100 women with children — many displaced or low-income — who signed in using initials to protect privacy and confirmed eligibility through government assistance or hardship verification.
“My family appreciates your team; this is such a blessing to us in times of need. May our Lord bless you all.”“Recently had to relocate due to flooding in our house which caused us to lose all our things. Thank you for this!”“You guys are awesome. So much appreciate you all. God bless.”
Phase 2: Ongoing Monthly Distributions (May – September 2025)
Throughout spring and summer, WMYFB continued to distribute hygiene and self-care products every month across multiple communities. Monthly pickup requests and direct deliveries became a consistent source of comfort and care for families in need.
Partnerships with a local school and local organizations strengthened access — reaching more families.
ʻOhana Care Community Event (September 26, 2025)
Location: Wailuku
Families Served: 57
Individuals Impacted: 285
Average Value per Order: $356
Total Distribution Value: $20,292
Families received hygiene kits including shampoo, conditioner, feminine care and body care products.
“Mahalo nui loa for this program — it has put smiles on the faces of my daughter and granddaughters.”“This is incredibly helpful and very nice. Thank you so much.”
Combined 2025 Totals (February – September)
Total Families Served: 295
Estimated Individuals Impacted: 1,180 +
Total Distribution Value: $31,772
Average Household Size: 4 +
Top Requested Items: Shampoo, conditioner, feminine products and body care products.
Special Requests: Vegan or non-scented products, hair care, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and specialty items for infants and elders.
The ʻOhana Care Program continues to be a vital lifeline for Maui families — offering not just products but hope, dignity, and connection.
“Having these products gives us the ability to have what we wouldn’t be able to afford. Mahalo for what you do for the community of Maui!”
🌺 With Gratitude to Our Board and Volunteers
Every success shared in this season of giving was made possible by the care and commitment of our Board of Directors and the many volunteers who serve with What Makes You Feel Beautiful throughout the year.
Your leadership, compassion, and generosity create the foundation that allows each program to flourish — from assembling ʻOhana Care packages to supporting youth through MAUI GEMS.
Together, you embody the heart of our mission: nurturing self-worth, connection, and belonging for women, girls, and families across Maui.Your light continues to inspire all that we do. 🌸
💎 MAUI GEMS — Shining Bright
Our MAUI GEMS continue to inspire!
We’re proud to celebrate Kyrah Madison Navarro Pagdilao, a MAUI GEMS participant featured in The Maui News as part of the Alexander & Baldwin Sports Spotlight.
Kyrah, a student at Lahainaluna High School, shines as a cheerleader and air riflery athlete. Her leadership, discipline, and grace reflect the true spirit of a GEM — grounded, engaged, and motivated to succeed.
She plans to pursue a career in the medical field and continues to be a role model for her peers.✨ We’re so proud of you, Kyrah!
🌸 ʻOhana Holiday Gathering — December 8, 2025 | Wailuku, Maui
The ʻOhana Care Outreach Program will host a heartfelt holiday gathering for 50 local families, bringing together care, community, and aloha.
Through the generous support of Project Glimmer, Ma‘i Movement Hawaiʻi, and our dedicated community donors, families will receive thoughtful gifts and self-care packages filled with love and kindness.
This celebration is supported by Aha! business volunteers, who will join our team to help create a joyful space of gratitude, connection, and holiday cheer.
✨ This is a private invitation event for registered ʻOhana Care families. If you would like to support future gatherings or contribute to the ʻOhana Care Outreach Program, please visit our Donate page or contact us at info@wmyfb.org.
🌈 Looking Ahead to 2026
As we reflect on this season of gratitude and giving, our hearts are full. The compassion, service, and connection shared across Maui this year remind us that when we come together, beauty unfolds in countless forms — through generosity, community, and love in action.
Each person who supports What Makes You Feel Beautiful — from our volunteers and mentors to our community partners and donors — helps create a ripple of care that reaches far beyond what can be measured.
With deep gratitude and aloha,
Monica Marrow
Executive Director
What Makes You Feel Beautiful
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