Good Works

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Good Works

BISAC believes that to be a good servant to the community it is not only about helping those clients and families in its care, but also reaching out to the community as a whole and giving back.

These are just some of the ways Big Island Substance Abuse Council staff, board and clients participate in making our community a better place to live:

Assists with set up and clean up of Annual South Hilo Rotary Event —“Hilo Huli” that raises funds for community organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and Hilo Medical Center.
Helps with the yearly Hilo Y’s Men and Women Christmas Tree Sale raising money for the YMCA youth programs.
Volunteers with the annual Rotary Sponsored Kona Triathlon Aid station.
Active in lo‘i restoration projects through BISAC's Po‘okela Vocational Program.

Participates in book drives, food drives and other needed collection activities for partner organizations throughout the year.
Collaborates with HOPE SERVICES to outreach to the homeless.
Assists in the cooking prep, members of the BISAC culinary program, for the annual Hospice of Hilo Dinner & Auction, an event that raises much needed funds for the compassionate care of our East Hawai‘i community.

BISAC Staff and clients create Therapy Kits for keiki that include a backpack, blanket, books, stuffed animal, hygiene, snacks, crayons, coloring book, etc. The kits are distributed to partner organizations who work closely with keiki in need. To date, BISAC has created and distributed about 900 kits.

Third Circuit Court, State of Hawaii

Over the years, BISAC has supported the success of numerous drug court participants. Drug court admits only those individuals who have the most difficult legal and substance abuse problems. In most instances, drug court is the last resort before prison. BISAC has helped these people turn their lives around by providing treatment services which reflect impressive knowledge and skill. Also noteworthy, has been BISAC’s flexibility and compassion in making the extraordinary effort to give a participant the chance to be successful.

Judge Greg Nakamura, Retired

C. Kimo Alameda, PhD.

BISAC has been a partner of Bay Clinic for many years. They have been a pu?uhonua for many of our patients who struggle with addictions. Much Mahalo to Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita and her wonderful staff.

C. Kimo Alameda, PhD.

BISAC has been an ongoing supporter of the Hilo Y’s Men and Women’s Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale. True to BISAC’s spirit of community-indedness and service, they provide much needed man-power to unload, trim, and display our Christmas trees. They also assist our customers by helping them select and carry their trees with a true spirit of Aloha. Their invaluable help, along with other volunteers, make our Christmas tree sale possible each year.

God’s blessings to you!

Lance Niimi

John Maxwell says “Everything rises and falls on the shoulders of leaders.” We have been blessed working with Dr. Hannah and witnessing her awesome leadership to lead an incredible team that consistently loves, serves and helps the community of Hawaii to find hope, healing, and happiness. The
team at BISAC serve as an incredible asset to our health and wellness of our community. They truly are leading the way with their community engagement, resources and restorative programs.

Pastor Dion Kekoa Maeda

BISAC consistently provides the critical support to individuals deserving of second chances. Our island community is truly the beneficiary of its services!

Blayne Hanagami

Big Island Substance Abuse Council

16-179 Melekahiwa Street
Kea’au, Hawai’i 96749

(808) 969-9994
info@bisac.com

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