OUR MINIS
Pua-Piper
Comfort
She's our #1 cuddle bug! We met Pua-Piper when she was 3 months old (still at her mom's side), and she captured our hearts. Our first true love! Her kind eyes serve as a gateway into the depths of her sweet, warm, and incredibly cute soul.
Poi'nelopi
Comfort
She's our #1 glam girl! She may sport buttons and bows, but she comes by her charm and gentleness naturally. Her flash grabs your attention, but her personality speaks volumes to your heart. She quietly enjoys her job, and we adore her.
Roxy-roo
Comfort
She's our all-around #1. At 24 years, she's our matriarch!! A rock solid sweetie pie, she's also fluffy, fun, and a veteran when it comes to comforting! She's been there, done that, and wants to do more! Everyone loves Roxy!!
Pepe
Comfort -- in training
He's our #1 brave adventurer! Full of panache, his personality packs a punch! He's determined and not afraid to lead the way! Barn cat drinking from his water bucket — no worries, he'll march over and stop the nonsense.
Uncle Buck
Comfort -- in training
He's our #1 rascal. The smallest and youngest. He's happy-go-lucky with a twinkle in his eye. He's a natural blend of the others. We have a few tricks up our sleeve and they just might become part of his repertoire.
THE MISSION
We aspire to provide comfort and enhance the health and well-being of people facing challenges (medical or otherwise) through community outreach and interaction with miniature horses.
Mahalo Miniature Horses
501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
After our summer break, we joined up with new friends from the Hawaii D.O.E. (specializing in education for homeless children and youth) and participated in their programs at Onemalu, Onelau'ena (shelters in Kalaeloa/Barbers Point), the Waianae Boat Harbor, Ma'ili Land Transitional Housing, and U.S. VETS - Waianae.
Our visit to Makakilo Elementary School was a rinse and repeat of last year's visit. But -- this year, we one-upped ourselves and brought Coloring Books for the kindergarteners!
And, we stopped by Ilima Intermediate School for a visit to Mr. Chong's ESL Summer Session class.
Our We luv Wednesdays program with Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii is ongoing and still one of our favorite programs!
Sadly, our May visit to Shriner's Children's Hospital Honolulu had to be cancelled. We decided to err on the side of safety (related to COVID) but we'll be seeing them again soon!!
Now that our Coloring Book Program is up and running, we're creating another Community Outreach Program! We plan to give a "Keiki Care Kit" to each child upon arrival at Onelau'ena (an Emergency Shelter for FAMILIES). We can't wait to share more about this program!
2022 March:
Our top four priority routes for 2022 are Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii, Barbers Point Elementary School, Shriners Children's Hospital Honolulu, and Makakilo Elementary School!
And we're excited to announce that we're putting our toes in the water to test offering programs at the Ocean Pointe Community Center in Ewa Beach.
We wuv Wednesdays! Our Wednesday morning programs with participants from Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii is now a regular "thing" and we couldn't be happier!
Barbers Point Elementary School is in our own backyard and we spent three days there with over 500 students! It took this second visit for us to realize that a little less than 70% of their students come from low socio-economic households, many of which are homeless! We're planning to help kick-start some additional relief for their students -- school supplies, shoes, clothes (brand new underwear and gently used shorts especially!), and food!!
2021:
"The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them." Roy T. Bennett.
We agree and that's what we're trying to do!
Countless hours have been spent handling, training, and loving on our miniature horses in preparation for their Comfort Visits.
And, one of our dreams did come true on Feb 1, 2021 with our very first visit to Shriners Children's Hospital Honolulu, and on Feb 12 with our very first visit to Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii. Since then we've continued our Comfort Visits, grown our calendar, and even hosted small field trips to our place.
After our first few Comfort Visits, we realized we wanted to leave a tangible memory behind for our participants. As a result, we're now collaborating and visiting with students at James Campbell High School's Saber Studios on a Coloring Book starring two of our minis (Pua-Piper and Poi'nelopi) and set in Ewa Beach! We hope to have this project complete by Christmas 2021!!
When you get a moment, please check out our fb page, Mahalo Miniature Horses. It's sure to make you smile!
COLORING BOOk
GET ONE, GIFT ONE with $10 donation
ABOUT OUR COLORING BOOK OUR GOAL was to create a tangible takeaway to complement Outreach Programs. In addition to featuring two of our miniature horses, we share a little bit about Hawaii and our hometown, Ewa Beach!
Learn More and DonateKEIKI CARE KITS
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think!" Winnie the Pooh
Keiki Care Kits
We're focused on the children at Onelau'ena -- the EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER in Barbers Point/Kalealoa!! We've committed to DONATING a "KEIKI CARE KIT" to each child upon arrival!! Starting now (Sept 2022), we're delivering 12-15 Keiki Care kits each month to the shelter!
Our Goal
This EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER is in our own backyard! Our goal is to provide a little happiness into the hearts of children transitioning into the shelter.
Yes! You can HELP!
Simple. Sponsor a part or piece of the kits. Make a difference!
Parts and Pieces
EACH Keiki Care Kit contains: 1.) YELLOW BAG (small size from Don Quijote store) -- $1.99 each. They are waterproof and sturdy and the kids can reuse them to hold soap or shampoo etc in the community shower. 2.) MAC & CHEESE X 2: Single servings, prepackaged in a bowl that can be cooked in the microwave and eaten directly from the bowl. No pot or pan needed and room comes with a microwave. 3.) MANDARIN ORANGES X 2: Single servings, can be a something similar (pudding etc. but not chocolate due to possible mess). 4.) JUICE: Single serving, can be water or shelf stable milk. 5.) APPLE SAUCE: Single serving 6.) GUMMY BEARS: Single serving, can be similar treat (cookies!). 7.) SPORK: Utensil for immediate use. 8.) WASH CLOTH 9.) MINI HORSE STUFFED ANIMAL 10.) MAHALO MINI COLORING BOOK 11.) BOX of CRAYONS: Currently sponsored by the shelter as they previously received a large donation of crayons. MAHALO!!
Mahalo!!
VOLUNTEER
INFORMATION and APPLICATION
Our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available for 2022. We welcome adult volunteers at the stables on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat (mornings or afternoons) to assist with Horse-Keeping. Volunteers interested in helping with Fundraising or Grant Writing can work from anywhere. If you're interested in Community Outreach, the world is your oyster!! We're interested in your ideas! The dates and locations for volunteers for specific programs will be dependent upon the activity or visit. HORSE-KEEPING: Help with any of the following! Grooming Exercising Turning Out/In Cleaning Paddocks and Water Buckets Preparing Feed Painting Fences and sheds Mowing FUNDRAISING/GRANT WRITING: Help identify and apply for grants Assist with fundraisers COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: Assist with Events and Activities Create Costumes Decorate Develop or Create new outreach programs
BASIC RULES for VOLUNTEERS
1. Must be 18 years or older. If under 18 then a parent or guardian must also apply as a volunteer and partner with the underage volunteer. 2. Rules and safety procedures (written or otherwise) must be followed. 3. Closed toe shoes or boots must be worn (no slippers, sandals, or flip flops). 4. Long hair must be in a ponytail, braid, bun, or some variation. 5. Cell phones should not be used while handling the miniature horses. 6. Cell phones should not be used during a Comfort Visit or Community Outreach Program. 7. Posting photos or comments related to Mahalo Miniature Horses, staff, volunteers, participants, or the facility to social media is strictly prohibited without permission from Mahalo Miniature Horses. 8. Ear buds should not be used. 9. Jewelry should be minimal and not dangly. DOWNLOAD RELEASE FORM for review and signing.