Hawaiian Electric and luxury Hawaiian fashion label MANAOLA Hawaiʻi launched pre-sales of a new environmentally-conscious bath and body collection as a fundraiser for Aloha United Way.
Five gift options from MANAOLA’s “Lei Puakenikeni” collection – priced at $22 to $56 – is available for pre-order through the pop-up Mākeke website until July 31 and orders fulfilled in October.
“All proceeds from the sales will benefit AUW’s ALICE Fund, which brings together people, resources and sustainable solutions to help make the community stronger and more resilient.”
The Lei Puakenikeni Collection uses only sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, natural fragrance, and biodegradable packaging for the special made-in-Hawaiʻi line that also is cruelty-free and vegan. Product samples will be available at MANAOLA locations in Ala Moana and Pearlridge shopping centers and pre-sale orders also taken in-stores.
The fundraiser items include a coconut and soy-based candle ($22), a bath set featuring shampoo and conditioner bars ($26), a home diffuser with bamboo reeds ($44), a gift set with a bath bar soap and shampoo and conditioner bars in a jute bag ($50) and a gift set with a bath bar soap, moisturizing body lotion and candle in a jute bag ($56).
“We are always looking for fresh and creative ways to support AUW and our community, and we sought out MANAOLA because they embrace the same commitment to communities, Hawaiian culture, sustainability and customer service that we also value,” said Bob Krekel, Hawaiian Electric business process and continuous improvement manager and employee fundraising committee chair. “MANAOLA also is known for high quality and innovation and we’re proud to collaborate with them on a new product debut and fundraiser. Together, we’re hoping for a successful campaign that will lift up our community through these challenging times and help build a resilient Hawaiʻi.”