Project Pilina, a program of Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) focused on sourcing foster care families, has been selected as the upcoming beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program.

Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community.

During the months of October through December 2022, a portion of all sales at participating Hawaiʻi Island Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to Project Pilina in support of foster care youth in Hawaiʻi. The funds raised will be used to support graduating East Hawaiʻi high school students in foster care to purchase prom attire including hair and makeup, as well as caps and gowns. Remaining funds will also be used to purchase meal gift cards for foster homes to host a welcome dinner for newly placed youth.

There are over 1,250 keiki in foster care, of which over 300 are 13-17 years old. Project Pilina recruits and guides resource caregiver (foster parent) applicants through the initial steps of the general licensing process to foster in Hawaiʻi. The program seeks to build relationships with island communities by raising awareness about foster care and connecting with resource caregiver applicants.

Participating Ohana Fuels locations include:

Hilo – Leilani
763 Leilani St., Hilo, HI 96720

Hilo – Puainako
26 Kekela St., Hilo, HI 96720

Kailua-Kona – Kohanaiki
73-4041 Hulikoa Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Hawi
55-503 Hawi Rd., Hawi, HI 96719

Kamuela
64-964 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI 96743

Laupahoehoe
36-2266 Mamalahoa Hwy., Laupahoehoe, HI 96764

Keaau
16-119 Orchidland Dr., Keaau, HI 96749

Honokaa
45-3550 Mamane St., Honokaa, Hawaii 96727