HONOLULU — Subaru Hawaiʻi, in partnership with nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org, has donated $25,000 in classroom supplies to King Kamehameha III Elementary, a Pre-K through 5th grade public school that lost its campus in the Lahaina wildfires on August 8, 2023. Since March 2024, the school has been operating out of a temporary campus in West Maui.
“We are honored to give back in a small way to the rebuilding efforts in Lahaina,” said Lance Ichimura, senior vice president of Subaru Hawaiʻi. “As part of Subaru’s Love Promises, supporting our communities and enabling learning for our keiki are areas we are committed to making a difference in.”
The funds, donated in late 2024, equipped the school’s library and media center with resources to nurture learning and inspire creativity. AdoptAClassroom.org assisted in ordering and fulfilling supplies.
Subaru Hawaiʻi presented the donations to King Kamehameha III Elementary School faculty and staff on May 27, 2025.
“We’re incredibly grateful for this thoughtful donation,” said Michael McCloskey, principal of King Kamehameha III Elementary School. “It provides comfort during this crucial shift from crisis response to recovery and rebuilding, assuring many that our efforts extend beyond reconstructing our community—we’re actively building a brighter future for our keiki.”
King Kamehameha III Elementary School currently has 362 students. It plans to use its temporary campus for three to five years, until the Hawaiʻi Department of Education finds a new location and builds a permanent campus.
“Donations like these alleviate the financial burden so both students and their teachers can focus on learning in the best environment possible,” said Ann Pifer, Executive Director at AdoptAClassroom.org. “While we’re no longer in the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster, Lahaina schools still need support. We are grateful that our partners such as Subaru Hawaiʻi are committed to the future of their communities.”
If you’re interested in donating to AdoptAClassroom.org’s mission to support teachers and students, please visit AdoptAClassroom.org.
ABOUT SUBARU HAWAI‘I
Subaru Hawai’i is more than a car company. Our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction is brought to life through our Subaru Love Promises. Through our five core pillars – Environment, Health, Education, Pets, and Community, Subaru Hawai’i aims to create change in the areas we and our owners care about most. Since 2011, Subaru Hawai’i retailers have supported those in need through the Subaru Share the Love Event. Subaru Hawai’i offers a network of six dealership locations statewide – Big Island Subaru – Hilo and Kona; Servco Subaru Maui in Kahului; Servco Subaru Kaua’i in Lihue; and Servco Subaru – Honolulu and Kaimuki. For additional information on Subaru Hawai’i, visit subaruhawaii.com.
ABOUT ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG®
AdoptAClassroom.org (AAC) believes every child deserves the tools and materials they need to learn and thrive in school. To achieve this, teachers are spending an average of $860 of their own money each year on their classrooms. AdoptAClassroom.org is a national nonprofit that funds PreK-12 teachers and schools across the U.S. to help equip more classrooms and students for success, and offset the financial burden on teachers. Since 1998, AdoptAClassroom.org has raised $73 million and equipped more than 7 million students across the U.S. 90% of all funded classrooms are considered high needs. The 501(c)(3) holds the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the highest transparency rating offered by Candid/GuideStar. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.
ABOUT KING KAMEHAMEHA III ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
For over 100 years, King Kamehameha III Elementary School has been a cornerstone of educational excellence in Lahaina. Despite our relocation following the August 8, 2023 fire, our dedication to our students is stronger than ever. The phrase “No Ka Pono O Na Haumana” (It’s All About the Student) is proudly emblazoned on our uniforms, embodying our focus on student support and development. Every student embodies the spirit of the Na Ali’i Pledge: “I am Safe, I am Kind, I am Responsible.”
To learn more, visit www.kkiii.org.