» The IBM Corp. presented $10,181.97 in combined grant money and computer equipment to benefit Aloha United Way’s 211 Information and Referral Service, Child and Family Service, Hale Kipa and Palama Settlement.

» Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union collected nearly 100 presents and gift cards for the 2009 Lokahi Giving Project, in which it has participated since 2002. Collections were held at its Ala Moana and Pearlridge branches from October to December.

» The Women’s Fund of Hawaii awarded fall/winter 2009 grants to five nonprofit organizations whose programs empower women and girls: Kokua Kalihi Valley, which received $2,500; Waimanalo Health Center, $1,000; Po’o No’ono’o Foundation, $3,000; Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation, $3,000; and KaHale Pomaika’i, $3,000.