Keauhou Shopping Center Launches School Supply Drive and End-of-Summer Celebration

Annual partnership with Get Ready Hawai‘i strengthens support for West Hawai‘i keiki and ʻohana

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAIʻI (June 25, 2025) – Keauhou Shopping Center, in partnership with Get Ready Hawai‘i, is proud to announce the return of its annual School Supply Drive this July, culminating in an End-of-Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Regal Theater.

Now in its eighth year, the event brings the community together to support West Hawaiʻi haumāna—last year’s drive collected enough supplies to provide approximately 100 keiki with backpacks filled for the upcoming school year.

“We’re honored to continue this tradition of coming together as a community to uplift our keiki, their ʻohana and kumu,” said Stephen Hicks, General Manager at Keauhou Shopping Center. “Many families are facing tough financial choices, and by helping provide essential supplies, we can ensure more students head back to school confident and ready to learn.”

Throughout July, Keauhou Shopping Center invites the community to kōkua by donating school supplies at designated drop-off locations hosted by participating tenants. Requested items include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and other
classroom essentials that will directly support local keiki as they prepare for the new school year.

“No child should have to worry about having the tools they need to learn,” said Jeff Gourley, executive director of Get Ready Hawaiʻi. “We are grateful for the kōkua from partners like Keauhou Shopping Center, whose support helps ensure students in West Hawaiʻi have the learning tools they need to thrive.”

At the End-of-Summer Celebration, keiki and ʻohana can look forward to crafts, yard games, wet bounce houses, giveaways and more. During the event, Get Ready Hawai‘i will distribute free school supplies to families. To receive supplies, parents or guardians must complete the intake form in advance at getreadyhawaii.org/get-ready-for-school.

For more information about Keauhou Shopping Center and the back-to-school events, follow @shopkeauhou. To learn more, go to getreadyhawaii.org.
About Keauhou Shopping Center
Located along Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona, Keauhou Shopping Center is the centerpiece of Keauhou Resort, a modern getaway known for its rich Hawaiian history and natural beauty. The center offers a unique shopping experience with opportunities to learn about the area’s heritage through mele, hula, and other educational programs. Keauhou Shopping Center is home to a collection of island entrepreneurs, national retail brands, restaurants, and professional services. For more information, visit www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.