By Staff Reports
(Hilo)—Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home residents and staff members will be holding two events to help those affected by the devastating volcano at Leilani Estates.
“This is a trying time for our community,” said Yukio Okutsu Administrator David R. Pettijohn. “However we can help, both our staff and residents, we will be there to kokua for those in need.”
On Thursday May 10th, the facility will hold a morning activity with the residents as they will be creating together care packages for those affected. The care packages will consist of small care/toiletry items.
On May 14th-18th, 2018, the facility will be hosting a donation food drive for “Kokua for Leilani Estates”. The drive will be open for community members, staff, and families of Hilo to donate any food or other items they can spare. The drive will be a week-long event, as we encourage the community to come together to Kokua and give to those in direct need due to the volcano. Items needed include Non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, and house hold items.
Located at 1180 Waianuenue Ave in Hilo, Yukio Okutsu services all veterans, regardless of the location of service or if your unit was not in Hawaii. When it comes to senior care, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Homedoesn’t just have a few irons in the fire – we are the fire! This energy has fueled our passion every single day. Decades of this innovation provide the fuel to go places—meaning no matter where life takes you, you can bet our remarkable team and services are nearby. Yukio Okutsu comprehensive senior care services include: skilled nursing, senior living, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy and hospice services.
Formore information on the food drive, please contact Yukio Okutsu at 808-961-1500 or visit us online at avalonhealthcare.com. Also, be sure to follow Yukio Okutsu on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hawaiisveterans.
ABOUT YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME
The only state veterans facility in Hawaii, Yukio Okutsu takes care of short-term rehabilitation for those who need extra assistance while recovering from a stay at the hospital. The goal is to get veterans back home, with their loved ones. The facility also has the highest quality of residential care for those who have long term care needs, as well as a progressive rehabilitation center.