NEWS RELEASE

HONOLULU, September 20, 2021 -- First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) held a blessing this morning, Monday, September 20, at its new Mililani Branch located in the Mililani Shopping Center at 95-390 Kuahelani Avenue. As part of the opening and to celebrate a 39-year history in the community, First Hawaiian Bank presented a check for $20,000 to YMCA Mililani West Oahu. 

“This beautiful new branch here at Mililani Shopping Center reflects First Hawaiian’s continued commitment to this community and to our many loyal customers,“ said Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian Bank Chairman, President and CEO, “To celebrate nearly four decades here in Mililani, we are donating $20,000 to YMCA Mililani West Oahu to provide access to services for our keiki and kupuna in the community.”

First Hawaiian Bank’s new 4,100-square foot Mililani Branch features an open contemporary design. In addition to offering personal and business banking deposit and lending services, specialists are available by appointment for private consultation with customers to discuss personalized retirement planning, wealth management and residential mortgage needs. Conveniently located at Mililani Shopping Center, just steps from its previous location, the bank will also have a 24/7-access vestibule with two no-envelope deposit ATMs and a night depository for merchant customers. 

The branch features low-VOC paint, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, and several large UV tinted glass windows, which provide ample natural light. The interior also features pendant lights designed by local artist Mark Chai. As with all FHB branches, health and safety measures are in place to keep employees and customers safe through the pandemic including plexiglass shields at areas of direct customer interaction, signage for social distancing and hand sanitizing stations.  

Mililani Branch address and hours
Mililani Shopping Center, 95-390 Kuahelani Avenue 4A, Mililani, HI, 96789
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; closed on Sunday
Kupuna hours will continue during the first hour of business
For updates on available branches and hours, visit fhb.com.

FHB Foundation donates $20,000 to YMCA Mililani West Oahu
The pandemic created financial hardships for families already struggling and it left many Kupuna isolated which affected their well-being. YMCA has been a valuable community resource throughout the pandemic offering healthy activities including physical fitness, social activities, swimming, pre-school and after school care in a safe environment. As part of the bank’s new Mililani Branch opening, the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation donated $20,000 to the YMCA Mililani West Oahu to provide access to services for keiki and kupuna in the community. First Hawaiian Bank’s $20,000 gift will fund access to these YMCA programs for: 

• YMCA’s Safety Around Water program for Title 1 students from Kipapa Elementary;
• Intersession Day Camp Scholarships for students with financial need; and
• 6-months of free fitness memberships to YMCA Mililani West Oahu for 25 Kupuna.

“The YMCA of Honolulu is so grateful to First Hawaiian Bank for its support of access to health and wellness programs for keiki to kupuna at our Mililani YMCA,” said Greg Waibel, President and CEO. “We are so encouraged to have a partner like FHB who wants to help our community with the needs that are especially relevant right now.  Our keiki have experienced more time indoors on computers and away from their peers, and your support of intersession programs and water safety are so appropriate. Our kupuna have been isolated in their homes and providing access to health and wellness programming is absolutely needed. This support couldn’t come at a better time for our Mililani ohana.”

 The Mililani YMCA serves Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa and Waipio communities. To learn more about YMCA Mililani West Oahu, visit https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/locations/mililani

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