As we work on administratively closing out the calendar year, I reflect on what we accomplished in 2022, and I am amazed at the number of significant accomplishments we made this year. For example, we implemented a new Grant and Scholarship Program that focused on home schooling and Christian-based private schooling for families in need. Also, we made monetary contributions to support the crisis in Ukraine, and we took up the GivingTuesday campaign to encourage donations for the "Our Kupuna" charitable organization. Personally "Our Kupuna" is a wonderful program that is very near and dear to my heart. Please visit the TBS website to learn more about this gracious program for the elderly.

Our experiences this year remind us how much more we could and should do, and the gift of Christmas inspires us to continue to serve and share with others. Soon it will be time for TBS to map out a plan for 2023. I am excited and hopeful that we will continue to advance our services and inspire others to serve, especially to support those in need.

We thank our volunteers very much for their selfless efforts this year -- we appreciate you so very much. A special Shout Out to the Dias boys for assisting us with the GivingTuesday campaign banners and posters and their two sisters and mother for producing short videos and creating images for TBS to use. Mahalo!

To close, we at TBS wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with new opportunities and blessings of good health and prosperity.

--Tommy Tomsan, Executive Director, TBS Benevolence-In-Action

Visit https://www.tbs-benevolence-in-action.org routinely to read new announcements and learn about the various community programs. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with any of our programs, please contact TBS.